We spend a lot of time indoors during the winter months, so it’s important to be breathing clean and healthy air. Poor indoor air quality can aggravate respiratory and allergy problems; cause headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath; and irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin.
What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality?
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There are many reasons that you could have poor indoor air quality.
Improper home ventilation, poorly maintained HVAC systems, and product off-gassing can all add pollutants into your home. Pollutants are often separated into three categories: bioaerosols, particulates, and VOCs. To have clean and healthy indoor air, you need to eliminate all three types of contaminants. |
Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality
It’s important to clean your home regularly, groom pets and change the furnace filter to keep allergens at bay; however, to significantly improve indoor air quality, you’ll want to regulate humidity and consider installing an air purification system.
| Humidity
Ideal humidity levels for healthy air are between 30% and 50%. During the winter, many homes drop below 30% and during the summer, humidity can quickly rise above 50%. Installing a whole-home humidifier and dehumidifier can allow you to control levels throughout the year. |
Air Purification
There are a variety of systems that can be installed to work in conjunction with your heating and cooling system to remove bioaerosols, particulates and VOCs—significantly improving indoor air quality. |
If you’re experiencing symptoms of poor air quality, don’t hesitate to contact Delta Air Systems. There are a number of ways to help everyone in the home breathe easier and we’re happy to help you find the best product for your needs and budget.
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