Chillicothe Heating & Cooling wants the best for you and your family. If you have never heard of IAQ or Indoor Air Quality, or even if you haven’t, we highly suggest you continue to read through this article. Indoor Air Quality is the air quality inside or around a residence. Perhaps you have never given too much thought to what affects the air quality inside your home? We understand how that could be so. After all, if the naked eye can’t see it, it’s a concept that is often left unforeseen and easily forgotten. There are various irritants considered to be sources of polluted air. These include but are not restricted to dust particles, pet fur or dander, some indoor plants, fuel-burning combustion appliances, tobacco products, or allergens or pollen. In addition, preexisting medical conditions and age can affect one individual while it may not have any effect on another. So what can you do to improve your home’s indoor air quality? The use of UV lights, the iWave-R, a humidifier, or a dehumidifier is all excellent ways to improve the IAQ in your home.
How Do UV Lights Improve Indoor Air Quality?
UV lights are one brilliant solution to obtain higher air quality in your home. However, you may be asking yourself, how does it work? Well, we’ve got you covered. UV rays get to the bottom of the problem by taking care of the source altogether. The UV rays zap the airborne pollutant at its core by removing the pollutant’s DNA. Eliminating its DNA takes away its ability to repair itself, thus killing the pollutant completely. When considering the use of UV lights, there are a few factors with the specifications of your HVAC system that need to be considered. We recommend consulting an HVAC professional to ensure you get the best use out of your UV lights.
How Does the iWave-R Improve Indoor Air Quality?
In terms of whole home purification systems, we recommend the iWave-R. It has recently gained traction in rising popularity due to its ability to purify the air indoors and indoor airborne viruses. As a plus, it is a self-cleaning no-maintenance system.
How Does a Humidifier Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Along with the charm and snowfall of the winter season also comes a few uncomfortable disadvantages, such as dry air. Lack of humidity results in dry air which is common around this time of the year. When the humidity levels in your home are not balanced, it can result in unwelcoming immediate effects like dry skin, bloody noses, breathing problems, and sleeping issues. To combat dry air in your home, we recommend using a humidifier. This will raise the humidity in your house and provide you with a more comfortable ambiance.
How Does a Dehumidifier Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Your home’s humidity level should be between 30% – 50%. However, it can prove challenging to find that perfect balance. Consider utilizing a dehumidifier if you suspect your home’s air quality is overly moistured and produces too much humidity. Mildew and mold are notorious for growing in humid environments. This, of course, is hazardous to an individual’s health and can create long-term respiratory issues.
One thing to remember is that reactions or flareups do not always occur after a single exposure to an irritant. It may take multiple exposures before an individual reacts to a possible pollutant or irritant. In addition, a particular individual may respond differently than another one as everyone reacts differently. If you are looking to improve the indoor air quality in your home, Chillicothe Heating & Cooling is here to help! We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us at (740) 281-2186 or click here to schedule an appointment now!