Your indoor air quality affects everything from your comfort, to your health, to how your home actually smells. To make the best of your space, consider the following ways to improve the air you breathe:
Hone Your Green Thumb
Back in the 80s, NASA scientists found a direct correlation between plant life and the quality of air in enclosed spaces. Of course, your home is not completely shut off from the rest of the world, and you are likely to have additional contaminants in your house that a laboratory would not. All the same, do a bit of research on home-healthy plants and consider growing them in pots on your sills or counter.
Request Regular Maintenance
While the needs of your HVAC system will depend on your lifestyle, preventative upkeep is your first defense against decreased efficiency in your home heating and cooling system. Not only will a buildup of mold and mildew affect your air quality, but reduced productivity in your furnace or A/C will fail to circulate clean air throughout your home. From cleaning vents to changing air filters, have a professional tech take a look to keep your system working its best.
Invest In an Air Purifier
Just as a fan will help to move air throughout the rooms of your house, an air purifier will add to the overall air quality of your home. By capturing bacteria and removing pollutants, breathe easier, lighter, and fresher with the simple add-on to your home HVAC system.
For guidance and installation of air quality and HVAC products, contact First Choice Heating and Cooling.
