How to Improve Air Quality at Home

Common Indoor Pollutants

Pollutants found indoors come from all sources - outdoor air pollution, household products, and building materials are just a few sources. Some of the more prevalent sources are:

• Dust and Dust Mites - Dust mites can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals, leading to sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes.
• Pet Dander - Like humans, animals shed hair and skin cells, which may trigger allergic reactions in some people.
• Mold - Mold thrives in damp environments and is known to cause respiratory illnesses and allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
• Pollen - Pollen can enter your home through open windows and doors, potentially triggering allergic reactions in some individuals.
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), found in many everyday household products like cleaning solutions and air fresheners, may pose respiratory hazards that lead to health concerns for users create further issues over time.

To maintain optimal indoor air quality, we must address these common pollutants.

Maintain Your AC Regularly

Air conditioning units can become breeding grounds for pollutants like dust and mold. Therefore, they must be regularly maintained. Below are a few helpful suggestions for cleaning out your unit:

• Change Your Air Filters Regularly - Air filters should be replaced every three months to maintain optimal airflow and prevent pollutants from building up in your environment.
• Clean the Condenser Coil - Over time, debris builds up inside of a condenser coil which leads to poor performance and higher energy bills. Use a soft-bristled brush with patience when cleaning this coil to gently unclog its space and restore its performance.
• Clean the Evaporator Coil - Evaporator coils can become dirty and clogged over time, leading to poor performance and higher energy costs. Use a soft brush with gentle strokes to gently cleanse it for the best results.
• Verify Drain Line - Over time, drain lines may become clogged with algae and debris from water leakage and mold growth, leading to water leaks, flooding, and leakage issues. A mixture of bleach and water should help remove this blockage of your drain line and restore proper functionality.

By regularly cleaning your AC unit, you can ensure its functionality remains optimal and that its air output remains free from pollutants.

Provide Your Home With Adequate Ventilation System Solutions

Good ventilation is integral for maintaining good indoor air quality, so here are a few strategies for creating an effectively ventilated home:

• Opening windows and doors - Opening the windows and doors in your home effectively provides fresh air circulation, eliminates indoor pollutants, and keeps temperatures comfortable for living spaces.
• Exhaust fans - Exhaust fans in both bathrooms and kitchens effectively reduce moisture build-up in the air and pollutants like dust.
• Install a whole-house ventilation system - A whole-house ventilation system can help circulate fresh air throughout your home while simultaneously filtering out pollutants that pollute it.
• Use air purifiers - Air purifiers can assist in eliminating indoor pollutants like dust, pet dander, and VOCs from your environment.

Proper ventilation of your home can help eliminate indoor pollutants and enhance air quality in the space.

As previously discussed, maintaining good indoor air quality is integral to living healthily. You can improve air quality by eliminating harmful indoor pollutants and creating an airtight home environment while decreasing health risk factors. Remember to clean your AC unit regularly, open windows and doors when weather permits, use exhaust fans when possible, and install whole house ventilation systems as part of an overall ventilation solution, or purchase air purifiers to maximize indoor air quality in your environment.

Zion Custom Air

Zion Custom Air is an HVAC company that understands the significance of indoor air quality. Our skilled HVAC technicians are on hand to clean and maintain AC units to keep circulating clean air efficiently; install whole house ventilation systems or air purifiers to eliminate pollutants; perform indoor air quality tests to identify issues, provide solutions, or both! Trust Zion Custom Air to keep your indoor air quality at its highest potential!