Having bad air quality in your home isn’t just annoying – it’s dangerous.
You won’t always notice right away when your indoor air quality takes a dip, but over time, breathing in dirty air will take a toll on you and your family. It’s important to understand what might cause poor air quality so you can take the steps to improve it.
As HVAC experts, we know a thing or two about the importance of good air quality. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of the causes of poor air quality and tell you what you need to do to rectify these signs before they become legitimate problems.
Household Cleaning Supplies
When you use a litany of household cleaning supplies to keep your home clean and tidy, you’re releasing a ton of fumes into your house. As these circulate through the air, you start breathing them in, which can be extremely bad for your health, especially if you’ve got any preexisting respiratory issues.
One way to mitigate the damage cleaning supplies do to the air quality in your home is to only use organic cleaners.
Mold
Mold starts to appear when there’s excessive moisture in your house, typically in the cool, wet areas, like your basement, attic, inside vents, and around windows. If mold is left to spread and get worse, it can be extremely dangerous.
There are numerous types of mold, most of which will negatively affect the air quality in your home. To avoid mold, you have to be diligent about humidity levels in your home. Using a dehumidifier to combat mold growth is a good option, but having a professional inspection on a regular basis will ensure that mold doesn’t fester.
Poor Ventilation
If the air isn’t circulating properly in your home, then indoor pollutants and dust will just float around and you’ll end up ingesting all sorts of harmful bacteria. This most often happens when your air intakes and ducts are blocked themselves by those same pollutants.
Having your HVAC system inspected regularly to ensure that it’s working properly is always a good idea for maintaining indoor air quality. At Sewell Electric & HVAC, we know how important it is for your air quality to have your HVAC system working to the best of its abilities. Contact us to schedule an inspection.
How to Avoid Bad Air Quality
While calling in the pros to ensure that your HVAC system is working properly is the most surefire way to maintain indoor air quality, there are a few small things you can do to avoid any air quality mishaps:
- Leave your interior doors open.
- Use kitchen and bathroom fans when applicable.
- Keep all of your heating and cooling vents unblocked by furniture.
- Keep windows and doors open when the weather permits it.
- Change your air filter regularly.
- Clean your ducts and carpets on a regular basis.
Breathe Clean Air In Your Home
If you’re worried about having bad air quality in your home, it might be a good time to have your HVAC system inspected. Contact us today at Sewell Electric & HVAC for all of your HVAC needs in the Frankin area. You shouldn’t have to breathe in toxins in your own home, so let us help you diagnose your problems and you’ll have clean, safe air.
