Breathe Easier in 2022 With Better Indoor Air Quality

How to Have Better Indoor Air Quality This Year

Homeowners should add improving their home’s indoor air quality to their new year’s resolutions this year. This article goes over three easy ways to have cleaner air in 2022. Improving indoor air quality can reduce allergic reactions, prevent asthma attacks, and even prevent the spread of airborne germs and viruses. 

Change the Air Filter Every 3 Months

The air filter is an important part of the HVAC unit. It filters out dust, dirt, and other contaminants from the air being sucked into the unit. Without a filter, these contaminants will continue to recirculate in the air and cause the system to break down if the dust builds up inside the unit. 

Air filter replacement is one of the simplest steps of AC maintenance, and yet many homeowners make the mistake of forgetting to change the filter on time. For most homes, the filter needs to be changed every three months. 

Factors that can affect how often the filter needs to be changed are how many people live in the house, pets in the house, and smokers in the house. Some filters may need to be changed every month to maintain good indoor air quality. 

Buy an Air Purifier

Homeowners looking for a quick fix to improve their indoor air quality should consider the wide variety of air purifiers available on the market for purchases. In 2022 homeowners can choose from portable devices to whole-home air scrubbers. The range of prices and features available on air purifiers is wide, so homeowners should be sure to do their research before settling on which model is best for their household. 

Family members with allergies or sensitive respiratory systems will benefit from adding an air purifier to the home. Some air purifiers use UV light to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses, while others only filter out particles from the air. An HVAC professional can help homeowners determine which kind of air purifier would be best for them. 

Clean the House

In addition to keeping up with heater maintenance, such as changing the filter, homeowners should also do some spring cleaning this season to improve their indoor air quality. Dust, dirt, and other debris have to come from somewhere, and that somewhere tends to be uncleaned floors and upholstery in the house. 

Dusting, sweeping, and vacuuming regularly is important for maintaining clean air inside. Homes with pets or smokers should take extra care to clean up often to prevent airborne particles from circulating throughout the house. The start of a new year is the perfect time for homeowners to improve all areas of their lives, including cleaning and maintaining a healthier living environment. 

About G.F. Bowman, Inc. 

G.F. Bowman, Inc. is proud to serve their community with outstanding heating, cooling, and ventilation services. Their trusted team of HVAC technicians and plumbers always goes above and beyond for their clients. Call them today for indoor air quality services in Cleona/Lebanon, PA!

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