Breathe Easier This Spring

Breathe Easier this Spring: How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

As the spring season arrives, we look forward to blooming flowers, warmer temperatures, and longer days. Unfortunately, spring also comes with dust, pollen, mold, and other allergens, which enter your home and reduce the quality of your indoor air. These particles can cause allergies, respiratory problems, and a general decline in your household’s overall health.

As a homeowner in Greenville, TX, it’s important to be aware of these changes and take appropriate measures to maintain a healthy indoor environment. Experts estimate that around 60% of the dust in your home comes from the outside. Pollen, dirt, moss, sand, and other contaminants enter your house on your shoes, clothes, and hair. Your HVAC system then continuously blows these dust particles into the air whenever it turns on.

The remaining dust comes from within your home. Humid environments attract dust mites, and pets can also contribute to the dust problem with their dander and fur. Food debris, crumbs, and uncleaned surfaces attract bugs, whose droppings add to the dust on your home’s surfaces.

Simple, cost-effective ways to improve indoor air quality

Keep windows and doors closed on high pollen count days to help prevent allergens from entering your home. Consider downloading a pollen tracker app on your smartphone or checking local weather websites to stay informed about pollen counts in your area.

An old fashion vacuum cleaner, with dust all over the power head.

Regularly vacuum your home using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to capture allergens. For added effectiveness, consider vacuuming at least twice a week during spring when pollen levels are highest.

Remove your shoes at the door to avoid tracking pollen, dust, and other outdoor contaminants into your living space. Alternatively, you can also use doormats specifically designed to trap dirt and allergens, helping keep your floors clean.

Regularly clean and dust surfaces to reduce allergens. Pay special attention to areas that collect dust, such as bookshelves, window sills, and ceiling fans. Using a damp cloth for dusting can also help to capture and remove allergens more effectively.

Use exhaust fans in your kitchen and bathroom to remove excess moisture and prevent mold growth. Running these fans for 10-15 minutes after cooking or showering can significantly reduce humidity levels in your home.

Air Filters: Your Best Line of Defense

Regularly changing your HVAC system’s air filters is crucial in maintaining good indoor air quality. Your air filters capture airborne contaminants like pollen, pet dander, mold, bacteria, viruses, and other particles. For optimum results, use a medium to high-efficiency air filter (according to your HVAC manufacturer’s recommendations). This simple maintenance task can significantly reduce particles in your home and help maintain a healthy living environment.

Air Purifiers: A Step Up in Clean Air

Indoor Air Quality products such as the Infinity Air Purifier can help keep your home healthy.

If your air filters aren’t enough to keep your Greenville home’s air clean, consider investing in an air purification system. One option is the Infinity® Air Purifier by Carrier, a whole-home solution we can add to your heating and cooling system. It uses state-of-the-art technology to kill 99% of select airborne pathogens, including coronavirus, bacteria, and other pathogens.

Another helpful solution is the Performance™ Ultraviolet Germicidal UV Light. These UV lamps from Carrier will kill bacteria and mold growing on your HVAC’s indoor coil. Perfect for homes where mold is already starting to grow, this system can drastically improve your indoor air quality.

Spring Cleaning for Your HVAC System

One of the most effective things you can do to improve indoor air quality in Greenville, TX, is to schedule a maintenance visit for your HVAC system. When Wright’s Air performs a tune-up on a customer’s air conditioner, we ensure that the unit is thoroughly cleaned and free of dust and debris. We can evaluate whether mold is becoming a problem for your system and, if so, recommend solutions that can prevent further growth. Not only will this check-up improve your home’s indoor air quality, but it will also ensure your HVAC system runs at peak performance and keeps your home comfortable during the hot summer.

Spring is beautiful, but to fully enjoy it, you must keep in mind how it can affect your home’s indoor air quality. By following the simple tips in this guide and scheduling a pre-summer check-up for your HVAC system, you can create a healthy and comfortable living environment for you and your family. Contact Wright’s Air at (903) 455-5662 for any questions or concerns.

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