Evaluating Ventilation Improvements

Utilizing outdoor air improves indoor breathing quality. Furthermore, it helps prevent the overuse of your heating and cooling system. The weather does not always allow people to open up their home. But, taking advantage of cooler breezes saves on energy cost and improves air quality.

You can also use attic fans. However, utilizing attic fans is not always possible on hot days. Warm air rises, and the fan only tends to make it worse. However, when not at home, attic fans filter fresher air into a stuffy home and improve overall air quality.

Another method available is air conditioning units. Air conditioning units with vent control increase the ventilation rate. They draw outdoor air and cool it for indoor use. Or, consider fans. Exhaust fans remove contaminants directly from specific rooms.

Here is a breakdown of how to improve indoor air quality using the outdoor air:

• Open windows and doors
• Use attic fans
• Install a quality air conditioning unit
• Use fans for specific rooms

Short-Term Pollutants

Short-term activities cause a drastic decrease in air quality. Cooking, welding, sanding, painting or paint stripping are all parts of owning a home and enjoying hobbies. However, each produces high levels of irritants and pollutants.

Utilizing ventilation methods or moving the activity outside is best for everyone. Also, heat recovery ventilators, or air-to-air heat exchanges, brings outdoor air indoors.

Analyzing Air Cleaners

Air cleaners are part of a long-term plan for indoor air quality. Maintaining the AC is part of manufacturer directions to remove pollutants from the air.

Houseplants are natural air cleaners. A reasonable number of shrubs, bushes and other greenery remove a significant quantity of irritants from offices and homes.

Gilmore Heating Air and Plumbing⁣ serves Placerville, California, and the surrounding areas. Indoor air quality matters to us. We find and seal leaks, track unpleasant smells, and repair faulty units. Our crew wants to ensure that you remain healthy in your home or business. We also provide heating and plumbing services. Give us a call today to learn more.