Many of us assume our homes are clean, but does this mean that we have great air quality? Before you assume that your indoor air is clean, have a think about the dust that develops in your rooms and how often you have to clean it. If you need to wipe off accumulations of dust from your countertops, shelves or other surfaces, you need to realize that this debris was actually floating around in the air, circulating through the vents and ducts. Unless you can leave your doors and windows open all day, every day, you’re likely to have an issue with your indoor air quality, and this could lead to some serious health issues. Fortunately, with some additions, you can use your heating system to improve your air quality and protect your equipment from damage caused by airborne contaminants.
Air Cleaners
This is a fairly easy addition to any heating system, but air cleaners will take care of larger dust and dirt particles that are circulating around in your indoor air. Most heating systems already have at least one basic filter installed, but this is to protect the heating components from debris rather than improving air quality. Installing HEPA filters can provide you with greater protection from particles as small as 0.3 microns. This is fine enough to trap most of the particles, dust and other dirt that is in your air.
If you want to ensure that your indoor air is as clean as possible, you may even want to consider installing an electronic filter that can ionize the air and capture minute particles. Electronic filters can also help to remove any gaseous pollutants such as exhaust or smoke.
Dehumidifiers
One of the largest threats to indoor air quality is micro bacteria. Mildew, mold, viruses and even fungus can develop inside your ductwork and spread throughout your home. Micro Bacteria needs moist conditions develop and excess humidity in the ductwork can allow these hazardous pollutants to thrive. Fortunately, you can combat this threat by installing a dehumidifier into your heating system. This will lower the humidity levels inside your ductwork, preventing these problems from taking hold. When you install a dehumidifier, it will remove the moisture from the air circulating through your ventilation system.
Humidifiers
High humidity levels are not the only threat to indoor air quality. If your air is too dry, it can also create poor air quality. When the indoor air inside your home is too dry, it can create nose and eye irritation, skin problems, sleeping difficulties and even cold like symptoms. A humidifier can correct this balance and ensure that your humidity levels are optimized to avoid any unpleasant low humidity symptoms.
If you’re looking to improve your indoor air quality, installing these additions can make a massive difference in your home. While you’ll need help from an experienced professional, a technician can have any of these additions installed in next to no time and allow you to start enjoying great indoor air quality throughout your entire home