Improving Air Quality In Your Home

April 10th, 2014 Posted in Air Duct Cleaning
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Air pollution is not just an outdoor air problem in urban areas; it can also be inside your own home. There are many pollutants which are common in the air you breathe that have nothing to do with automotive or industrial waste products. Your home can be home to mold, viruses, pet dander and dust floating in the air, which can irritate allergies and even cause illnesses. Fortunately, there are ways you can improve the air quality of your home, making it a healthier place for you and your family. 

Steps To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Any home can have an accumulation of air pollutants if proper cleaning and maintenance are not performed. Our own skin creates dust in the air, moisture can create mildew or mold and pets emit dander from their fur, causing a continuous build up of pollutants in your home. While it is impossible to eliminate all these elements, you can reduce the amount through a few simple steps: 

  • Cleaning. Vacuuming regularly reduces dust and dander, especially using a vacuum with a HEPA air filter. In addition, dusting surfaces with a damp cloth can also remove many pollutants that could enter the air.
  • Air Ducts. Air ducts can become encrusted with mold, mildew and dust, recycling these contaminants back into your home. Regular air duct cleaning can remove these pollutants from your home.
  • Air Filters. Your HVAC air filter needs to be replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. If you have people with allergies in your home, you may want to upgrade to a higher performance air filter, such as a HEPA filter to remove more pollutants from the air. 

Before summer allergens hit, schedule a routine duct cleaning and filter inspection or replacement. This is the perfect time to remove the pollutants that have built up over the winter in your home,  making it a safer and healthier place to live.

Posted on behalf of Western Aire

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Residential Duct Cleaning

May 21st, 2013 Posted in Air Duct Cleaning
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Many older homes will have a large build up of dirt and dust on the walls of the ductwork, which negatively impacts the indoor air quality in the home, which impact the health of the residents.  While indoor air quality impacts all of us; it really makes a big difference in the lives of those that suffer from allergies, asthma and other respiratory health issues.  In addition, in severe cases the amount of dirt and dust in the ducts restricts the amount of air flowing into the areas that the ductwork is supplying air to, which impacts the heating and cooling of that area. 

The good news is that the cleaning of the ductwork is easily accomplished by using a qualified duct cleaner.  The technicians, who are highly skilled, will clean the ducts utilizing a number of specialized tools, including brushes and vacuum cleaners.  The vacuum cleaners deposit the dust and dirt into a storage unit on a truck using sealed hoses, which keeps the home clean. They are experienced in working in occupied homes and will complete the work in a professional manner and will leave your home clean once they are finished. 

The process for a homeowner’s perspective is very economical, fast and relatively clean.  In many cases the work will be completed within a day and the benefits are noticed immediately, both as far as indoor air quality, as well as the amount of air being supplied to each area of the home by the ductwork.  Air duct cleaning is a home maintenance item that should not be overlooked as it directly impacts your health, as well as the health of your family.

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Understanding Fresh Air Ventilation Systems

December 11th, 2012 Posted in HVAC Maintenance
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Modern residential construction seals a home tight to prevent the interior of the home from being negatively impacted by the weather conditions out of doors. Because homes are sealed and insulated so well, there is little natural ventilation or air exchange happening. To keep the air in our home from becoming stale, fresh air ventilation systems are installed as a part of our HVAC system. These systems bring in fresh air and circulate in through the house via our heating and cooling air ducts. There are a couple of different types of ventilation systems; they are heat recovery ventilation and energy recovery ventilation systems. 

Both ventilation systems do an air exchange, taking in an equal amount of fresh air to the amount of stale air being sent out of the home. During the exchange, the outside air is warmed during the heating season and cooled during the cooling season. The heat energy is actually transferred from the exhausting air to the incoming air, which means you aren’t loosing all that heat in the winter.

The energy recovery system goes a step further and also removes the humidity from the outside air, as well as adjusting the temperature. This second option saves additional energy over the first option by taking on another portion of the work your AC system would need to do otherwise.

 Different fresh air ventilation systems will have different efficiency ratings and pricing. Your HVAC contractor can give you professional guidance in choosing the right system for your home.

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