When it comes to home comfort, many of us tend to prioritize temperature—but the air we take into our lungs is everything, too. Your furnace and air conditioner can do more than just keep your house warm and cold; they can also be very important to having clean, healthy, breathable indoor air.
At Aire One Newmarket, we are dedicated to offering our customers high-quality service. Here’s what you can do to use your HVAC system to get your home to a better indoor air quality level.
Upgrade Your Air Filters
Standard HVAC systems include rudimentary filters designed to preserve the equipment—not respiratory health. Upgrade to highly efficient filters, such as HEPA or MERV 13 filters, which capture finer particles like dust, pollen, mold spores, and even some bacteria.
Pro Tip: Change your filters every 1 – 3 months to ensure they run as they should.
Maintain Your HVAC System Regularly
Dust, dirt, and moisture can accumulate in your system over time, clogging the components, degrading performance, and contaminating the air. Frequent tune-ups and check-ups performed by an expert HVAC tech can catch these issues while they are still in their infancy.
The Comprehensive Maintenance Plans That Will Keep Your System Running Smoothly Aire One Newmarket offers comprehensive maintenance plans for all your cleaning needs.
Clean Your Ductwork
If your ductwork is dirty, your HVAC system could be circulating allergens and pollutants through your house. Professional duct cleaning can eliminate built-up dust, pet dander, and mold and help improve the air you breathe daily.
It’s recommended that ducts be professionally inspected every 3 to 5 years, particularly if you’ve done renovations, have had pests, or are concerned about indoor air quality.
Install an Air Purification Unit
Whole-Home Air Purifiers that can be ordered with your HVAC system include:
- UV Light Systems – Eliminates mold, bacteria and viruses
- Electronic Air Cleaners – Trap small particles in the air
- Activated Carbon Filters – For odor and volatile organic compound (VOC) adsorption
Our crew can suggest and set you up with air purification enhancements that we can incorporate into your current HVAC system.
Control Humidity Levels
Imbalances in the humidity level can cause your comfort and air quality to suffer. A humidifier or dehumidifier integrated into your HVAC system can also help:
- Prevent mold growth
- Reduce dust mites
- Relieve dry skin and nasal passages
Keep indoor humidity between 30% and 50% throughout the year.
Add a smart thermostat with air quality sensors.
Smart thermostats contribute to energy efficiency, and some models also monitor indoor air quality. They can notify you when filters require replacement, humidity levels change, or air purification is recommended.
Aire One Newmarket provides you with smart systems that give you air control in your hands.
Ensure Proper Ventilation
Your HVAC system should pull fresh air in and out of your house. If your home is sealed ultra-tight for energy savings, you may need mechanical ventilation to bring in fresh, clean air and push out stale, contaminated air.
Consider adding an ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) or HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) for the best airflow and energy saving.
Inhale and Exhale More Freely with Aire One Newmarket
Upgrading your HVAC system’s air-quality performance keeps your home more comfortable and makes it healthier for your family. Whether you have allergy problems or stagnant air or want to improve and maintain your system, our highly skilled technicians can help.
Call Aire One Newmarket now for your HVAC check, filter change, air purifier, or other service. Let’s clear the air together.
