Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality This Winter
It’s very likely that the indoor air quality of your home in Lake Charles is much worse than the outdoor air quality. This especially holds true in the winter, when doors and windows are kept shut. The good news is there are several ways to improve your house’s indoor air quality so that you breathe healthier air.
Regularly Vacuum and Mop
Keeping your home’s floors clean improves indoor air quality. Vacuum and mop floors once or twice a week. Regularly wash items in your house like bedding and blankets, too.
Open Doors and Windows
Open doors and windows when it’s sunny and warmer outdoors. Fresh air will replace any stagnant air in your residence. It also gives contaminants lingering in the air an opportunity to leave your house.
Change Air Filters
Change your furnace’s air filters at least every few months to improve indoor air quality. Clean air filters do a much better job of trapping dust, dirt, pet hair, and other pollutants than dirty ones. A clean air filter also reduces how hard your furnace must work, which saves you money on your energy bills.
Schedule Furnace Tune-Up
Have your furnace tuned-up every fall to improve indoor air quality. The technician will clean the interior of your heater to remove dust, dirt, and other debris.
ACR Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. performs quality furnace maintenance. Our team of technicians has more than 80 years’ worth of combined experience.
Clean Your Ducts
Ducts collect a lot of dust, dirt, and other debris over time. Dirty ducts also cause your furnace to work harder than it should. Have an HVAC company perform a duct cleaning to ensure your home has healthier air.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Your house should have a carbon monoxide detector on each level. The detectors will warn you if there’s carbon monoxide in your indoor air. This gas is odorless, colorless, and highly poisonous, so it’s critical to detect it as soon as possible.
ACR Air Conditioning & Heating repairs, installs, and maintains heaters and air conditioners in the Lake Charles area. We can also help you with ductless mini-splits, duct cleaning, and indoor air quality services. Get in touch today to schedule an appointment.
