Make Better Indoor Air Quality a Goal for 2024

Why Does Indoor Air Quality Matter?

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an often overlooked household area, but it is very important. Experts have found that indoor air quality is linked to respiratory health and other chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. In this blog post, HVAC experts share insight and tips on improving indoor air quality in the upcoming new year.

Improving indoor air quality could help homeowners breathe, sleep, and think more clearly. There are numerous benefits to improving indoor air quality. One potential benefit includes reducing airborne viruses and germs that could cause illness this year.

Change Air Filters On-Time

HVAC systems use air filters, a fine mesh screen placed over the air intake, to remove dust particles and other debris from the system. Dirty air filters should be changed every 1-3 months, depending on the household. There may be more than one air filter that needs to be changed, with some HVAC systems having separate furnace and AC filters.

Changing the air filter typically only takes a few minutes, but it can greatly impact the indoor air quality and the performance of the HVAC system. A build-up of dust and debris in the HVAC system and air ducts can cause energy bills to spike, lead to unnecessary repairs, and take years off the lifespan of the HVAC system. Dirty air filters can even grow mold and spread toxic spores through the indoor air.

Keep Air Cleaner With Air Filtration Systems

There are options for air cleaning, including whole-home air sanitizers and portable air purifiers. Whole-home air sanitizers are installed directly into the HVAC unit and cleanse the air before it circulates through the system. They often use UV lights and other technology to remove airborne mold spores, viruses, germs, and other contaminants.

Portable air purifiers can target specific rooms or areas of the house. They do not usually remove viruses, but they do remove particles of dust, dander, pollen, and other airborne particles. Air purifiers use activated carbon filters that can also neutralize smells.

Do More Household Cleaning

Keeping the house cleaner is a popular New Year resolution for many homeowners, but they may not know that the benefits of cleaning also impact the indoor air quality. Dust can build up in hidden corners of the home, such as on top of hard-to-reach cabinets, and then continue circulating through the HVAC system. Frequently dusting even the most difficult-to-reach areas of the home helps to prevent dust and debris from becoming airborne and inhaled.

Regular sweeping, vacuuming, and dusting make a big difference in the indoor air quality. Homes with pets should be cleaned even more often to prevent pet hair and dander from causing respiratory issues. Fabric surfaces such as curtains and furniture upholstery can also contain hidden build-ups of dust that need to be cleaned regularly with washing or vacuuming.

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