Unfortunately, there may be habits you have in your Garland, TX home that are negatively impacting your indoor air quality. When you are dealing with poor IAQ in your home, this can lead to an increase in allergies, asthma and respiratory issues. Breaking these bad habits can ensure you have a better IAQ in your residence.
1. Not Changing Your Filter Enough
The filter in your HVAC system should undergo a replacement once every 30 to 90 days. If you are not keeping up with this simple maintenance task, you could be negatively impacting your indoor air quality. If you or someone in your home has allergies or you have pets in the home, stick to a more frequent schedule.
2. Skipping the Use of Ventilation
It’s important to maintain a healthy exchange of air between the inside of your home and the outdoors. Too many homeowners neglect this process. Use exhaust fans in your kitchen and bathroom to remove old air, replacing it with fresh air. If indoor air quality is a major concern and you don’t have exhaust fans in place, we can install whole-home ventilation equipment to help improve your indoor air quality.
3. Smoking in the Home
If you or someone else smokes in the home, this exposes you, your family and your pets to many dangerous chemicals and carcinogens. This can raise your risk of developing cancer, cause breathing problems, and make you feel generally unwell. Make sure nobody smokes in the home, even if you’re using ventilation equipment and air purification technology.
Don’t let poor indoor air quality in your Garland, TX home make you feel sick, tired, and unwell. Reach out to us at Quality 1 Energy Systems Heating & Air Conditioning for indoor air quality assistance today.
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