Does your house have that middle-of-winter, stale air feel? Do you long for some fresh air to improve the air quality in your living space? Are you prone to respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis? You don’t have to wait for spring to improve your indoor air quality. There are many ways to add ventilation to your home, even during the cold Minnesota winter.
Improving the air quality in your home requires a three-fold approach.
1. Add vents. Adding vents to your attic helps usher the stale air out of your home while helping your attic maintain an even temperature, something that’s also necessary for maximizing your energy dollars and preventing moisture from accumulating in the attic.
2. Filter it. Commercial air cleaners help to remove pollutants and allergens from the air. These come in a variety of sizes and strengths, from tabletop models to whole-house air cleaners that attach to your furnace.
Remember, too, to change the filter in your furnace on a regular basis. These filters not only help your furnace to run more efficiently, but help to trap dust and other allergens before they can be circulated through your living space. HVAC professionals suggest changing the filter once a month during the winter season and “as needed” during the rest of the year.
3. Use exhaust fans. Exhaust fans, generally found in bathrooms and kitchens, and attic circulating fans help to bring in outdoor air, while sending stagnant indoor air outside.
If you’d like help improving the ventilation and indoor air quality in your Twin Cities area home, contact us at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been helping Minnesota residents with their heating and cooling needs since 1974.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about Ventilation and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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