Outdoor
air pollution aside, one of the most common complaints many people
have during the winter is the quality of the air inside of
their residence. Air quality problems are often highest in the
winter because, well, it's just too darn cold to open your windows to
bring in a breath of fresh air. While chemicals and pollutants are
present in your home all year round, being indoors with almost no
ventilation can lead to a concentration of indoor air pollutants!
Fortunately, there are things you can do to combat poor indoor air
quality and stay healthy & comfortable all winter long. First
use high quality air filters, check and replace them often. Low
quality filters really only protect the fan motor from dust and not
us! Also, filled up filters lead to real heating inefficiencies
increased and stop capturing unhealthy particulates. So check the
rating when you buy. Higher ratings often lead to better health.
Indoor
air pollutants are a resident reality. They include dust, mold, pet
dander, pollen, bacteria and dust mites. All bad even if you don't
have allergies and worse in winter concentration if you do.
Fortunately a good air filter can make a difference here. But in
addition to the above, stray combustion gases like carbon monoxide,
nitrogen dioxides may be present as well as formaldehydes from
manmade materials. Also fumes from bug sprays and all those cleaners
you use in your home to keep things clean can add significantly to an
unhealthy mix. Even air fresheners can emit harmful chemicals.
Thankfully, there are solutions to these things. So if you need or
want more protection than just an air filter can provide, consider
installing an indoor air cleaner. At Service King Heating and Air,
we install all kinds of indoor air cleaners. Call us today for more
information.
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