While cleaning your home will reduce the spread of germs and viruses, it won’t be enough to keep the air in your home clean and pure. Indoor air quality impacts more than how your home smells—it also affects the number of allergens and contaminants that your cooling and heating system may bring inside while you use it. The team at Jones Services in Goshen, NY, wants to help. Below, they explain why indoor air quality is important to your family’s health:

You Spend A Lot of Time Indoors

Even when the weather is ideal, you spend a lot of time inside your home. While relaxing indoors is nice, it can expose you to pollutants that are not commonly found outside. Items like paint, wood sealant, cleaning products, and cigarette smoke all impact your indoor air quality. The more you breathe in, the less healthy it is for you. If you plan on spending time inside, limit your exposure by using low-VOC paints, storing cleaning products away from common areas, and opening windows to bring in fresh air.

Allergens Abound

Even when your cooling and heating system is well-maintained, it will still bring in some allergens from outside. Every system requires an outdoor air intake to keep your home comfortable. It’s imperative to clean or replace your air conditioning filters every three months to reduce the buildup of allergens, pollen, and dirt that enter your home. If you or your family suffer from severe allergies, replace your filters more frequently. Inspect them for debris every month and replace them once you see dirt collecting on the screen.

Mold Causes Health Problems

Mold is one of the most common issues that affects air quality. Normally, your cooling and heating system helps to control the humidity levels in your home, preventing mold growth. However, if moisture levels rise inside, you may have a mold problem. Reactions to mold can range from minor allergies to extreme health problems requiring hospitalization. Maintaining your HVAC system throughout the year and addressing minor repair needs regularly will help manage your home’s humidity. However, if general maintenance is not enough, you can install a dehumidifier to keep moisture at bay.

Your home’s indoor air quality matters and the team at Jones Services can help to keep your air pure. Let their experts tune up your cooling and heating system before the weather changes. Learn more about their services online and call (845) 294-1010 to schedule an estimate today.