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Having the best air quality in your home is important for you and your family. Around the home, there can be pollutants in carpets or building materials. This can reduce the air quality inside the home. On average, you will spend a majority of time indoors, and sometimes as much as 90% of the time. Many indoor pollutants can build up to higher concentrations than outside.

 

There can be several types of pollutants in your home, some of which you might not be aware of. Carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides can come from a gas stove, depending how old it is or how it is operated. Some of the modern heaters that burn gas or oil allow the products of combustion to stay in the home, rather than escaping. Having the proper ventilation in your home is important. If the ventilation rates are low, the products can build up in your home and give off water vapor that can increase the humidity.

 

Just like the pollution outside, the indoor air pollution can cause issues for people, especially if they are exposed for a long time. If you or a family member suffers from allergies or asthma, you will want to make sure that the air is the best quality possible. Make sure to inspect the filter regularly. If you are not sure how often this should be, make sure to contact us and we can advise you on the schedule. Having a clean filter will allow it to capture the dirt and dust that is in the air of your home. It is recommended to not run the HVAC unit without a filter, as this can cause the dirt to harm the parts of the HVAC system. If you notice anything out of the norm with your HVAC system, make sure to contact us as soon as possible. This way we can inspect it thoroughly to ensure everything is working at top performance levels.