Fall weather is almost upon us here in Pittsburgh and with the cold temperatures right around the corner, you and your loved ones will probably be spending more time inside your home. This is the perfect time to consider your home’s indoor air quality, as the air we breathe at home has a large impact on our overall health and comfort.
Below we have included a list of simple Tudi tips, to help you improve the indoor air quality of your home this fall!
Tip 1: Sign Up For A Tudi Air Quality Test
The first step to improving the air your breathe inside your home is by knowing its current quality level. With a residential air quality test conducted by a trusted technician, you can obtain a clear understanding of how clean the air inside your home really is.
At Tudi, our expert technicians can help you identify pollutants in your air with a comprehensive indoor air quality test. After the test is completed, our technicians will provide you with thorough recommendations on the best ways to improve you air and keep your family healthy.
Tip 2: Change Your Air Filters Regularly
This step may seem simple enough, but it is easily forgotten. By changing your air filters at least once every few months, you can ensure your HVAC system is running smoothly and is maintaining optimal air quality inside your home.
Tip 3: Clean Your Home Regularly
Your indoor air quality is determined by its concentration of pollutants or contaminants. You can minimize this by dusting and vacuuming your home regularly.
Make sure to use vacuums that come with HEPA filters and tools made with electrostatic material for dusting. These effectively trap dust, rather than redispersing it back into the air.
Tip 4: Adapt Practices That Keep Your Air Clean
Adding simple steps to your daily life can go a long way in improving the quality of the air you breathe within your home. Some practices to consider are:
- Investing in an air purifier system
- Putting shoes and outdoor clothes away before entering your indoor living spaces
- Washing your bedding frequently in hot water
- Using protective covers on your mattresses and pillows
Tip 5: Get Your Ductwork Professionally Cleaned
If you have ductwork in your home, we recommend having it professionally cleaned once every 5 years. Cleaning your ductwork removes years of dust, pollen, pet dander, mold, and other pollutants that build up inside your HVAC system overtime. This in turn enhances your HVAC system’s efficiency, which can lead to lower energy bills, a longer system lifespan, and cleaner indoor air!
Tip 6: Control The Humidity in Your Home
The humidity in your home should fall somewhere between 30% and 50% to ensure you and your family’s maximum indoor comfort. Consider implementing humidifiers and/or dehumidifiers to keep your home’s humidity in this ideal range.
Tip 7: Schedule Heating Maintenance for Your HVAC System This Fall
Maintaining favorable air quality in your home is hard without support. Scheduling heating maintenance for your HVAC system not only ensures your system is running efficiency. It can also bring you peace of mind that someone else is keeping an eye on the quality of your air, by cleaning your system, changing your filters, and checking for issues that could increase air pollutants in your home.
For superior maintenance for your HVAC system, check out Tudi’s Home Comfort Plan. This plan offers your affordable care for your home by trusted HVAC technicians, guaranteeing you and family are safe and comfortable all year round.
When it comes to ensuring the air you breathe indoors is clean and healthy, our expert technicians are here for your every step of the way. So don’t hesitate to reach out to Tudi this fall for all your indoor air quality needs!