Did you know that poor indoor air quality is one of the top environmental concerns to public health? While most people in Lancaster, Texas, associate pollution with outdoor air, it’s the air inside your home that can have the most impact on your health. Read on to learn three simple steps you can take to improve your indoor air quality and enjoy deeper sleep.
Change the Filter
The air filter in your HVAC system has one purpose: to stop small particles from entering it. As a result, it prevents indoor pollutants like dust from collecting in the unit and recirculating in your home, which helps:
- Maximize operational efficiency.
- Minimize the amount of strain on your system.
- Reduce the risk of high energy and repair costs.
- Prolong the life of the system.
The key to making sure your HVAC system’s air filter works well is to change it regularly. You should aim to change it every 60 to 90 days. If you suffer from allergies, asthma or own pets, change it every 30 days.
Use an Air Cleaner
While an air filter works well to catch most particles in your home’s air supply, it can’t trap the tiniest of them. That’s why you need an added level of filtration. A quality air cleaner can remove up to 99.98 percent of airborne particles, and it’s up to 100 times more effective at cleaning the air in your home than a standard filter. As a result, it works to nearly eliminate your exposure to allergens and bacteria, which helps you breathe easier and sleep better.
Install Ventilation
Modern homes have tight thermal envelopes. Although this is great for energy efficiency, it’s not ideal for maintaining healthy indoor air quality. A whole-home energy recovery ventilator can help you remove stale indoor air from your home and replace it with fresh outdoor air that has been filtered and preconditioned to your preference.
Don’t let poor indoor air quality impact the health of your loved ones. Contact Freedom Heating & Air at (214) 306-8456 to learn more about the best IAQ solutions available on the market.
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