3 Tips to Help You Maintain Healthy Air Quality at Home

February 1, 2019

The most recent data from the World Health Organization states that , Virginia, has low levels of air pollution. But while the air outside might be cleaner than in other cities, the air inside your home could be causing numerous health problems. If you’re constantly sneezing, coughing or scratching, your indoor air quality could be to blame. Here are three tips to help you maintain healthy air quality at home all year round:

Change the HVAC Filter

The air filter in your HVAC system has an important job: It stops small particles from re-circulating in the unit and around your home. Some of these particles include dust, dirt and pet dander. By stopping these particles, the air filter prevents your system from straining itself to heat or cool your home. It also reduces the risk of poor IAQ.

When your HVAC system’s air filter becomes clogs, it can’t do its job. As a result, it allows particles to sneak into the unit and linger around your home. To prevent this, you should change the air filter in your HVAC system every 90 days. If you own pets or suffer from allergies, change it every 30 days to ensure you’re breathing clean air.

Install an Air Purifier

Although an air filter works well to prevent particles like dust from collecting in your HVAC system and home, it doesn’t stop the tiniest of them. An air purifier equipped with a HEPA filter can remove up to 99.98 percent of particles in your home, including harmful bacteria, viruses and allergens. Consider installing one for a cleaner, healthier home.

Schedule Duct Cleaning

Over time, ductwork can become contaminated with dust, microbial growth and even rodent droppings. Forgoing regular duct cleaning can lead to numerous health problems. It can also cause your HVAC system to work harder, wasting energy and money in the process. HVAC experts recommend scheduling duct cleaning every three to five years.

Do you need help maintaining healthy indoor air quality in your home? Let the IAQ experts at Atlantic Shores Heating and Cooling help. Contact us at (804) 742-2819 today to learn more.