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There are many indoor air quality solutions to preserve your family’s health. Installing a proper HVAC system is one of them. Moreover, there are also some tips and tricks you can try with your HVAC system for an even better impact.
Indoor air quality is important for the health of your family. However, many things can affect indoor air quality, such as pollen, dust, mold, mildew, and pet dander. These can cause respiratory problems, such as allergies and asthma.
One way to improve indoor air quality is to install a proper HVAC system. This will help to remove pollutants from the air and keep the air circulating. Additionally, you can try some tips and tricks with your HVAC system to further improve indoor air quality.
First, make sure you regularly change your HVAC system’s filters. This will help to remove any pollutants that have accumulated in the system. Additionally, you can install an air purifier to help remove contaminants from the air.
It would help if you also regularly ventilated your home to let fresh and stale air out. This can be done by opening windows and doors or using a fan. Additionally, you can use a dehumidifier to help remove moisture from the air.
How Air Conditioning Units Can Improve Your Health
Air conditioners were not originally intended to provide healthier indoor air. However, while lowering the air temperature, the system also has some effects that indirectly benefit your health, such as:
- Filtering Pollutants Out
Air conditioners have filters that keep airborne dust and debris from entering your room. However, this only works on the contaminants in the AC unit. It won’t clean all of the air inside the room.
- Balancing Humidity
Besides getting rid of the heat, your AC unit also absorbs excess moisture from the air. A balanced humidity level can prevent the growth of mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms that may cause illness and various respiratory problems, such as sinuses and asthma.
- Improve Sleep Quality
When indoor air provides thermal comfort, people can sleep better at night. Sleep quality is vital for every person’s physical and mental health.
- Avoid Fatigue and Sickness
Too cold, hot, or fluctuating temperatures may drain energy and cause fatigue. In addition, your immune system may drop, making your body more prone to sickness. You can avoid such risks with an AC to keep the air temperature steady.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Better Health
To make your HVAC system provide even more health benefits to your family, you can try some of the tips below.
- Opt for a Central AC Unit
A central AC unit filters pollutants and regulates humidity more effectively than a split-system AC. Moreover, it keeps the indoor air temperature more steady. The initial cost might be higher, but the benefits pay off.
- Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular cleaning and maintenance provide many benefits, including keeping your AC’s performance at the maximum level. However, dirty filters and coils may re-pollute the indoor air. As a result, lousy condensation may lead to humidity and mold. And many other problems resulting from poor maintenance can damage your health.
- Consider an Air Purifier and Dehumidifier
For the times when your AC doesn’t need to run, you might need an air purifier and dehumidifier to improve your indoor air quality. Moreover, an air purifier cleans your indoor air far more effectively than your AC filters do.
- Invest in Better Filters
Many filters and technologies for an air purifier or AC unit can keep pollutants out more effectively than average filters. For example, there are HEPA filters that can block much smaller particles. Ion technology cleans fumes like cigarette smoke or other odors. There are also infrared filters that can kill microorganisms.
Although HVAC systems provide some health benefits, remember that it is just a small factor in your overall well-being. For example, cleaning your house and caring for your body can have a much bigger impact.
ECM Air Conditioning, with its headquarters located in Boynton Beach, FL, provides air conditioning services within Palm Beach County, Broward County, Martin County, and St. Lucie County. If you’re looking to have a new HVAC system installed, we’re on-call and ready to assist you. So if you’re in need of an HVAC installation, don’t hesitate to contact us today to schedule an inspection! Our HVAC installation experts will check your ductwork, measure, check wire sizes, and more before making recommendations to ensure maximum efficiency and comfort. Call us at 561-295-1763 or contact our HVAC installation team online by clicking here.
