As home efficiency improves, indoor air quality can suffer unintended consequences. Since more air stays inside, smells can dissipate less quickly and interior air can remain at the same purity level for longer periods of time—even if that level isn’t the one you want. Fortunately, heating contractors explain that you can improve your indoor air quality by making a few simple changes at home. 

3 Ways To Protect Indoor Air Quality

Have Your System Inspected 

One of the easiest ways to protect your indoor air quality is by having a heating contractor inspect your furnace and air handler carefully before the start of the cold season. During these inspections, they will remove things like built-up dust on your air exchanger, making it possible for clean air to move seamlessly through the space without picking up debris. Heating contractors will also look for issues that could create carbon monoxide, such as dirty pilot lights or cracked chambers. 

Replace Your HVAC Filters

While new HVAC filters can trap pollutants as they pass through your system, dirty filters can become ineffective, leaving millions of tiny contaminants floating in your indoor air. As a general rule of thumb, HVAC filters should be changed whenever they start to look dirty. Replacing your air filters can also keep dust and grime from accumulating inside your furnace, extending the life of the entire system. 

Clean Out Your Vents

Over time, food crumbs, children’s toys, and even carpet fibers can fall into floor-level heating vents, creating dust every time air blows through the space. To protect your indoor air quality, open your floor vents and vacuum out the area every time you vacuum the floors in the space. 

Could your home smell a little cleaner? Sandollar Services in Port Aransas, TX, can help with everything from indoor air testing and HVAC work to water heaters and plumbing concerns, making it easy to keep your home comfortable and safe for your family. To learn more about their range of services or to schedule an appointment, visit them online or call (361) 749-4274.