So much focus is placed on outdoor air quality these days. Stipulations on pollutants and emissions in larger cities are supposed to improve this, but what about the indoor air quality of your home or business. According to the EPA, indoor air quality can be up to 5 times worse than outdoor air quality. With more people spending increased time in their home, we need to work to improve indoor air quality. Here are some tips to help you improve the indoor air quality of your home or business.
MOISTURE CONTROL
Moisture in the air can negatively affect the indoor air quality of your home by promoting the production of mold and mildew spores. These spores can travel through the air leading to sickness and lung irritations for occupants who have breathing issues or are extremely young or old. Controlling moisture is easier than you might think. The use of bathroom exhaust fans, kitchen fans, and dehumidifiers can do a lot to improve moisture concerns on the interior of your home.
RESTRICT SMOKING IN THE HOME
Smoking habits are difficult to break, but it is important to remember, when occupying an enclosed space, smoking affects more than just your lungs. For those who do smoke, try taking it outside and reducing the amount of smoking that occurs indoor. Tar and nicotine deposits lay on surfaces throughout the home and diminish the indoor air quality and if left uncontended with, can leave stains on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
PROPER VENTILATION
Even if you run a dehumidifier, your indoor air quality can remain bad if you neglect to properly ventilate the space. Ventilation fans are located in most modern bathrooms and kitchens in homes and businesses. These fans are designed to bring bad air out while your HVAC system is designed to vent fresh air in. Running fans along with your HVAC system will help alleviate most bad air from invading your indoor space.
CHANGE YOUR FILTER
In order for your HVAC system to work properly, air must be able to pass through a filter. Changing filters once each month helps the system run efficiently and vastly improves indoor air quality. It is recommended that homeowners and business owners change their filters at the beginning of the month as this is the easiest time to remember to change the filter and keep everything on track. Writing the date of installation on the filter can also help you remember when to change it out.
KORYCKI MECHANICAL INC.
One of the biggest contributors to bad indoor air quality is the age and efficiency of your HVAC unit. Regular maintenance and changing out filters of your unit can do a lot for the indoor air quality of your commercial facility and home, so contact Korycki Mechanical Inc. for all your HVAC maintenance needs. We have vast experience in helping home and business owners cool and heat their space while keeping their indoor air quality in mind. Contact Korycki Mechanical Inc, for all your HVAC needs. Is your indoor air quality as good as it should be?
