The indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Crossville, Tennessee’s home, is a crucial factor of your overall indoor comfort and health. Poor air quality can lead to many allergy-like symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itching, especially for family members who already suffer from respiratory issues like asthma. Here are four ways you can improve your home’s air quality and keep your family safe and comfortable indoors:
Avoid Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
It might be surprising to know that a lot of the products we use on a daily basis contain VOCs. Items like household cleaners, paint and even air fresheners often contain these harmful chemicals. VOCs can cause symptoms like respiratory issues and skin irritation.
To improve your home’s air, be mindful of these components when looking for store-bought products. You might even want to consider making your cleaning supplies at home from natural ingredients instead.
Change Your Air Filter
Your system’s air filters work by trapping contaminants and preventing them from entering your home. Regardless, if too much time goes by before changing your filter, then it will start to clog. As a result, your air conditioner will have to work harder to circulate air and might end up pushing its captured pollutants back into your home. As a result, your home’s indoor air quality will be compromised which can have dangerous effects on you and your family’s health.
Install an Air Purifier
Installing an air purifier can also be a great solution for your home’s poor air quality problems. These systems work by capturing contaminants and keeping your HVAC system running smoothly. Whole-house purifiers especially can remove up to 95 percent of airborne particles in your home, including dust mites, pet dander, pollen, among others.
If you’re not sure about your home’s current indoor air quality, you can have a professional perform an IAQ assessment. Learn more ways to improve your home’s air and keep your family safe by contacting Action Heating & Cooling, Inc. today.
