Homeowners Can Help the Air Quality Inside their Homes
Greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and renewable energy - air pollution is now in the news every day. But what about the quality of air inside your home? Considering that most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, the quality of the air in your home can have a large impact on your family's health and well-being.
By taking some simple precautions, homeowners can help the air quality inside their homes.
Take Out Toxins
Check natural gas connections, including those that supply ovens, stoves, water heaters and clothes dryers. Fumes from a loose connection can be extremely harmful. Another way to reduce hazardous fumes is to make sure household chemicals such as cleaning supplies, paint and more are properly sealed and stored, preferably in a garage or non-occupied area.
Hire a professional to tune-up heating and ventilation systems at least once a year. Make an appointment with us to check for cracks in your furnace heat exchanger, or to install potentially lifesaving carbon monoxide detectors.
Keep it Moving
Another way to help reduce indoor air pollutants is to weaken the concentration of air by keeping it circulated. For example, installing exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens removes contaminants from the room and helps to control humidity.
Once a month, check your heating system's air filters to make sure they are clean and free of debris. Consider changing your furnace air filters once a month, particularly if there are pets indoors or if a family member smokes.
Sometimes the most obvious way to clear the air is the best way-open your home's windows and doors for short periods of time to let fresh outdoor air circulate throughout your home. To control the introduction of outside pollutants, consider an integrated fresh air ventilator. It attaches to your HVAC system and continuously brings fresh air into the home, but eliminates the majority of outside pollutants at the same time.
Clean it Up
Keeping your home clean keeps common irritants out of the home and helps to reduce sneezing, headaches and watery eyes. Ask Service Experts about installing an air cleaning device or a dehumidifier to maintain a constant level of comfort in your home.
There are many choices when it comes to selecting the right indoor air quality product for your family. Air cleaners draw in dirty air, collecting particulates through a high-efficiency air filter and blow cleaner air out. Dehumidifiers control humidity levels in your home and may help reduce the growth of macrobiotic organisms that could cause eye, nose and throat irritation.
This article has been provided by Service Experts. For more information, visit www.ServiceExperts.com .
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