Having good indoor air quality (IAQ) inside your Bremen, GA, home will keep you breathing cleaner air and feeling better overall. In our hot, humid climate, it isn’t unusual to run your HVAC system for most of the year, especially on the warmer days of summer. Let’s explore four bad habits to break today to improve your IAQ.
Not Changing the Air Filter
HVAC maintenance is essential for ensuring that you’re comfortable and the air you breathe is healthy. The HVAC filters collect particulates and allergens, such as dust and pet dander, as the air circulates through the system. Change dirty air filters periodically to improve air quality. We recommend every 30-90 days.
Forgetting to Schedule Seasonal HVAC Maintenance
Scheduling seasonal HVAC maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to improve your IAQ. During routine maintenance service, your service technician will inspect and clean the HVAC equipment to ensure it’s running optimally. Don’t overlook this important service, especially before summer when temperatures are rising and your AC system is running for extended periods.
Smoking Indoors
As tempting as it might be to light a cigarette inside your place, smoke circulating throughout the interior is an air pollutant that can be harmful to others. Stepping outside to smoke reduces discoloration of fabrics and furnishings and helps improve indoor air quality.
Neglecting Regular Housekeeping
Basic cleaning of your home or office regularly will positively impact IAQ. Simple tasks like dusting, vacuuming, mopping and wiping hard surfaces are the first steps to improving the air that recirculates through the HVAC system. Performing housekeeping ensures that dust and other pollutants don’t build up and clog filters.
Everyone has a few bad habits that negatively impact indoor air quality. If you’re experiencing poor indoor air quality that causes discomfort, contact Merrell & Associates for more information about our IAQ solutions.
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