Indoor Air Quality Peabody, MA

How To Improve The Indoor Air Quality Of Your Home During Winter

Three primary factors determine the air quality of any room in your home.

Room temperature is the first of these. Next comes humidity. The third and final factor is cleanliness.

The air that circulates throughout a home during the months of winter is generally low in humidity and low in temperature. Conversely, the amount of allergens and impurities that are present in the air tends to be quite high.

Ways To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality Peabody MA

To make sure that your home comfort levels are always at an optimum, you have to learn how to boost your home’s indoor air quality during the cold season. Following are a few tips to help you improve the quality of your indoor air this winter.

Be Sure To Schedule An Appointment For A Furnace Tune-Up

By the time winter arrives, your furnace has been idle for a substantial portion of the year. Given that you will need this equipment to run consistently for the next few months, it should be given a tune-up. Professional maintenance ensures that it’s performing at optimum levels all winter long.

During a home furnace maintenance appointment, all of the internal components of your home HVAC system will be cleaned by the technician. The thermostat will be recalibrated. Air filters are replaced. The entire unit is inspected to ensure that everything is working as it should.

Once the furnace maintenance is complete, you can expect your home heating system to work reliably and efficiently the whole winter season. More importantly, the indoor air quality for your home will improve dramatically as the result of cleaner air ducts, a new filter, and more efficient operation overall. Understanding this, you must have your furnace tune-up performed by a licensed HVAC contractor with significant industry experience.

Have All Necessary Furnace Repairs Performed

When you turn your home furnace on, take the time to note any abnormalities or problems.

For example, strange odors and sounds should always be observed. If this equipment is unable to meet the heating needs for your home, or if it appears to be using an excessive amount of energy, you should have a licensed HVAC technician to complete the needed repairs.

Furnace repairs are best done ahead of the winter season by qualified professionals. If you have a cracked heat exchanger, a seasoned HVAC contractor can complete this repair so that dangerous gases are not able to enter the air supply. If there are issues with the thermostat in your home, HVAC professionals can recalibrate this unit and complete any repairs that are necessary for ensuring proper functioning.

The Air Ducts In Your Home Should Be Cleaned And Sealed

A lot of impurities can get trapped in air ducts. For this reason, they have to be regularly cleaned by a qualified professional. This will prevent the recontamination of filtered and heated air.

In addition to having your ducts cleaned, you should also have a licensed professional search for leaks in the ductwork throughout your home. If any leaks exist, these should be quickly repaired to ensure that heat is not escaping from any areas. Plugging leaks is also a great way to keep impurities from getting sucked in.

Ventilate Your Home To Improve IAQ

Ventilating your home is a great way to improve its overall indoor air quality or IAQ.

Having good air exchange between the inside of your home and the outside is critical for ensuring a suitably high IAQ. Open the doors and windows from time to time to allow clean air in. You can also have air exchangers installed to freshen the air in your home. Talk to your HVAC service provider to learn more about your ventilation options.

Remove Your Shoes Before Entering Your Peabody Home

When you walk from your car to your home or vice versa, a lot of impurities can get trapped on your shoes. If you enter the house while wearing your shoes, these same impurities can become airborne. This will contaminate the air and diminish your indoor air quality. As such, everyone should make sure to remove their shoes at the door, before actually entering the home. Shoes should be cleaned before bringing them indoors.

Conclusion

At Townsend Energy, our knowledgeable, friendly and NATE-certified technicians can service your furnace.

Townsend Energy offers superior HVAC installations, repairs, tune-ups, and replacements. Every one of the HVAC contractors on our team has the experience and training for keeping your heating system in excellent condition.

If you need HVAC system repairs, we can handle the necessary work both quickly and efficiently. Moreover, we currently maintain the most competitive prices for heater repair in the region. We additionally offer in-home estimates for free. Give us a call right now to set up an appointment.

Some of the areas that we service include Danvers, Hathorne, Lynnfield, Peabody, Salem and these zip codes 01923, 01937, 01940, 01960, 01970 as well as all surrounding areas in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Click here to contact us now or you can call us at (978) 717-0490 to find out more!

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