When it’s cold outside, people are more likely to spend time indoors. While it may not be the coldest month of the year, temperatures are still too low for many people to spend more time outside. With increased indoor time comes the need for prioritizing indoor air quality. After all, you don’t want to breathe in contaminants that can make you sick.
Here are a few tips for improving your home’s indoor air quality while you’re still spending more time indoors:
- Clean your space. Pet dander, dust, and other indoor contaminants can settle on your carpet and other surfaces around your home. Vacuuming regularly and keeping your home clean can help you improve indoor air quality by eliminating these allergens and contaminants.
- Replace your air filters. Dirty air filters allow allergens to circulate in your air, which you then breathe in. Even if you are diligent in your home cleaning efforts, making sure your air filters get swapped out when they’re dirty can help stop a buildup of dust and allergens from circulating throughout your home.
- Have your HVAC system serviced. Your HVAC system has two jobs: keep your home at a comfortable temperature and help control indoor air quality. Air circulation is a big part of your system, so when your system is on the fritz, your indoor air quality suffers. Make sure to have your HVAC system serviced regularly to ensure you’re doing everything you can to keep your breathing air contaminant-free.
If you’re worried about how your HVAC system is hindering your home’s indoor air quality, call us here at Hodge Heating & Air Conditioning of Lake Norman Inc.