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Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

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Air quality is an essential concern for many people around the world. Simply keeping your air clean is a step in the right direction, but the reality is that indoor air quality can sometimes be inferior. Here are some tips to help you clean up your space and improve the air quality.

Have Plants in Your Home
Plants help air circulation because they allow air to flow in and out of the home. This increase in air flow helps dissipate warm and cool air, creating fresh, crisp air and a healthier home. Plants help filter the air by taking up carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. The best types of plants to have around are the ones that reflect your needs. The more plants you have in your home, the fresher the environment.

Crack the Windows and Keep Floors Clean
Air quality is directly related to the amount of mold and allergens in your home. Cracking open a window allows fresh air to circulate through the room and removes stale air. Experts also recommend keeping floors clean because this reduces the number of allergens. Vacuuming regularly helps minimize dust and other allergens; however, if you have carpet, you should get it cleaned professionally.

Turn Your Furnace Blower On
Dirty filters in your heating or cooling system can cause problems with air quality. The blower should be on whenever the system is running, which is just one reason why you should clean these filters regularly. If you have an older furnace or heating system, vacuum or blow out the vents yearly to keep air flowing freely and remove dust and debris.

Clean Your Ventilation System
The ventilation system should be cleaned once a year, and this includes getting rid of the filters. If you have an older furnace, debris can build up behind the venting system and spread throughout the house. Humidity accumulates due to moisture from showers, cooking, and activity. You need to use your ventilation system to get rid of this humidity. The recommended humidity levels are between 30 to 60 percent. 

Install and Monitor Carbon Monoxide Levels
Carbon monoxide levels should be monitored at least once a month. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can accumulate to high levels in a home without proper ventilation and air circulation. The best way to monitor CO levels is to install a detector that sounds an alarm when the levels are too high. 

Having fresh, clear air is essential to living life to its fullest. When you take the necessary steps to improve your home's indoor air quality, you can live with more comfort, fewer illnesses, and an overall better quality of life. Air purifiers can help eliminate the chemicals and other pollutants in the air. An air purifier works by filtering out certain particles, so you should choose one that best fits your needs. 

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  • Furnace is blowing cold air in Winter?

    This can be due to Ignition lockout, sometimes could be resolved by resetting the power  and if this does not resolve the issue you should contact a certified gas technician from A-Plus Quality to get this problem resolved!

  • Water is Leaking on my Furnace

    Water falling on to the furnace can harm your heating unit by affecting the control boards and other components enclosed in the furnace. There can be many causes to the water overflow, but the most common cases in the summer is the ice build up inside the evaporator coil due to low refrigerant level. Water build up can also be due to the evaporator coil having a crack on the base, if this is the case contact us by booking an appointment or call us today to have a technician come have a look at your unit and repair this issue before it causes excessive damage.  

  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

  • How do I know what size unit I need?
    If you have any problems with your system, you should contact the contractor who installed the units. All our systems are covered by a 5 year parts, 7 year compressor limited warranty
     
  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

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