With every change of seasons comes shifts in the weather outside. But did you know that these changes can impact the air inside your home as well? Autumn is no exception. Here’s what tends to happen to indoor air quality during the fall in Baltimore and the proactive measures you can take to keep your family healthy and comfortable.
Why Does Indoor Air Quality Get Worse in Fall?
Many Baltimore homeowners don’t use their HVAC systems as much during the fall. This causes a few different problems. The first is opening your windows up to the new pollutants and allergens that may not have been present during the summer.
The second comes from turning on your heating system for the first time. If you haven’t had furnace maintenance in an entire year, then you’ll likely also be activating dust and dander that’s slowly accumulated within your ductwork.
This can be an issue even if you have a dual HVAC unit, like a heat pump. Leaving your windows open in fall, closing up your home for winter, and turning everything back on without a cleaning means you’ll be circulating any debris or dust that made its way into your system throughout your home for months.
How Can an HVAC Company Help Improve Your Indoor Air Quality?
Professional HVAC technicians can help you with seasonal transitions, both in terms of improving indoor air quality and system efficiency. They do much more than clean your system and swap out your air filter.
These technicians can inspect your ductwork and alert you to any growing allergens, like mold. They might also recommend installing new filtration systems, including HEPA filters, to help your unit clean the air more effectively.
Homes with significant indoor air quality problems could benefit from a full-service duct cleaning. This is when an HVAC expert goes into the ducts to remove years of dirt and debris, leaving you with a healthy circulation system.
If this is a common issue, such as in a home with pets or allergy-prone individuals, the technician may recommend an air purification system to support your HVAC.
What Factors Influence Indoor Air Quality?
There are many daily activities that can worsen your indoor air quality in any season. People with pets can automatically have a more challenging time getting their air healthier. Choosing high-efficiency filters, changing your filters every one to two months, and investing in an air purifier can all be helpful.
Cooking and cleaning can also release chemicals into the air that linger in your ductwork. Opening doors and windows to release the chemicals outside while you cook or clean can help, but it can also invite outside pollution and allergens into your home. The best solution is to stay on top of your HVAC maintenance.
Clean Autumn Air Starts With Complete Climate Services
Are you worried about how the changing seasons will affect your fall air quality? The skilled team at Complete Climate Services has provided comprehensive HVAC services to Maryland homes and businesses for over 20 years. Contact us to get started today.
