Summer in Florida is no joke. It’s hot, sticky, and can be unbearable on some days. Besides having a cool home to walk into when you’ve had enough of the heat, breathing in fresh, clean air is equally important. In today’s article, we are going to discuss 3 DIY ways and 3 exclusive systems that can help you improve the indoor air quality in your home.
3 DIY Ways To Improve Air Quality In Your Home
Change Your Air Filter Routinely
Did you know that you can help control your home’s air quality by routinely changing your air filter? Your air filter’s job is to trap dust, debris, and other particles that could impact your health and well-being. Why risk it? They can help you breathe easier and reduce your risk of respiratory infections. Additionally, your air filters can improve airflow throughout your home.
Deep Clean Your Home
Keeping your home clean and free of dust (as much as you can) will also help improve your indoor air quality in your home. How? When you minimize dust, dirt, and dander, you also reduce the levels of pollutants that could creep their way into your vents and coils.
Balance The Humidity In Your Home
We know a dry home in Florida is better than the sticky humidity that awaits you outside, there needs to be a balance in your home’s humidity. The EPA recommends keeping your home between 30-50% as dry air can lead to significant health issues like increased asthma problems, nosebleeds, and even the flu. Dry air can also damage your home’s structure by pulling out the moisture from the wood frame in your home, which can make your doors stick or possibly cause gaps in your walls or ceiling.
3 Systems to Help Improve Air Quality In Your Home
Deep cleaning and regularly changing your filter will help you improve indoor air quality, but there are ways to go above and beyond that. Investing in air purification machines for your home offers several significant benefits, including improved air quality by removing allergens, pollutants, and toxins, which ensures you breathe cleaner air. Unsure which system is right for you? At AC Care, we recommend three brands we know can help clean the air in your home.
Reme Halo In-duct Air Purifier
At A/C Care Heat & Air, we recommend the REME HALO by RGF to improve indoor air quality. This device helps to reduce odors, including chemical smells, as well as mold, viruses, and bacteria. The REME HALO acts like a natural air purifier, making your home’s air fresher without having to open a window. It does this by creating a special air-cleaning agent called hydrogen peroxide plasma, which gets distributed through your air system’s ducts. This process is safe, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. Best of all, the Reme Halo In-duct Air Purifier doesn’t produce any harmful by-products.
AprilAire
Believe it or not, our indoor air is more polluted than the air outside. This means that improving our indoor air quality is not just an investment in our health but also a commitment to enhancing our overall way of life. The AprilAire Healthy Air system is an all-in-one system made up of various components. It captures 98%* of airborne viruses using MERV 16-rated air filters. The system also balances out the humidity in your home as well as pumps out the stagnant air in your home all the while pulling in fresh air from outdoors. This energy-efficient system offers total home comfort.
Fresh-Aire UV
Last but not least on our list of air purification systems is Fresh-Air UV. To help improve the air quality in your home, we have two Fresh-Air UV recommendations: Blue-tube UV and AHU Series.
Blue-tube UV
- The Blue-tube UV is a light kit that improves your home’s indoor air quality by eliminating airborne bacteria and viruses. The device continuously works to combat mold and other biological contaminants in the air and on interior surfaces of the HVAC system, especially the cooling coil.
AHU Series 1
- Similar to Blue-Tube UV, the AHU Series 1 features a remote-mounted, water-resistant, NEMA-rated power supply capable of powering up to four UV-C lamps. The AHU Series 1 disinfects cooling coils and air system interior surfaces, enhancing indoor air quality. The system is available in either single or dual lamp configuration for complete UV light disinfection.
Now you should have a better understanding of how you can help improve the air quality in your home, and you know about 3 purification systems that can also help. For further tips or to have an air purification system installed, contact AC Care.
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