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Your HVAC system’s air filters are intended to keep pollutants from the air circulating throughout your home. Because of this, having good, clean, functional air filters is essential for not only improving indoor air quality but also for keeping your systems running as it should. Effective air filters can lengthen the lifespan of a system and decrease the need for repairs by enabling proper airflow, which keeps the stress off of the system.

You may be wondering, “why is Indoor Air Quality so important?” By reducing or eradicating airborne contaminants floating around we might not be aware of, we decrease associated health problems. However, the problem with indoor air pollution is that a great deal of the health problems isn’t evident immediately after exposure. Because some forms of indoor air pollution can linger for years and cause severe health problems down the road, it would behoove a homeowner not to investigate, or to educate themselves, and to find out what’s floating around in the air in their home.

Schedule Air Cleaner Installation services with us at LRF Maintenance, Heating & Cooling today! We can install a Whole-House Air Cleaner Installation in your place of residence at competitive rates. We even offer same-day installation! Give us a call!

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What is Indoor Air Quality?

Health officials define Indoor Air Quality as the quality of air inside a home or building, particularly as it relates to the comfort, health, and well-being of the people inside.

By cutting down on or eliminating indoor pollutants that are airborne, you can reduce the risk of health problems significantly. The concern with a lot of indoor air pollution is that many of the health implications aren’t always obvious right after exposure. Sometimes, it can take years before serious health issues are noticeable.

As such, residents need to ask themselves: What kinds of hidden toxins are floating around in the air I breathe in my home?

How Important is Indoor Air Quality?

Maintaining healthy breathing conditions in your home (with optimal air quality) is essential for ideal health and overall wellness.

Americans spend most of their time — an estimated 90 percent of it —indoors, whether it be at home, in an office, or in some sort of restaurant, work building, factory, or warehouse. In many of these kinds of places, experts are finding smoke, aerosol, toxic gases, chemicals, and other types of pollution floating around. A lot of this stuff is known to cause allergies, headaches, fatigue, and other breathing problems, in addition to irritation of the eyes, throat, nose, and skin. On a more serious note, the more severe indoor pollutants can cause heart disease, cancer, respiratory problems, and other grave long-term health conditions.

Aprilaire Air Cleaner

Aprilaire can help you control the purity of the air in your home with a whole-home air cleaner —also known as an air purifier. Whole-house air cleaners are installed as part of your home’s heating and cooling system.

Understanding MERV Ratings

MERV, which is short for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is an industry-standardized rating system for air filters that rates filters on a scale of 1 to 16, with 16 being the highest-rated air filter. Residential HVAC systems can use filters rated as high as 13 on the MERV scale.

Remember to change your air filters!

Air filters should be changed routinely in your home to keep your system running smoothly and to maintain optimal air quality. It can be easy to forget this small HVAC maintenance aspect, especially if you don’t know how often to change it. The frequency at which your air filter should be changed depends on a variety of factors, such as pets, home size, and air quality. For best results, consult with an LRF professional – but generally every 2 to 3 months.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality.

On top of our many effective Indoor Air Quality services and products, we suggest the following 3 tips to promote your home’s air quality:

1.) Always Utilize Proper Ventilation

A lot of indoor air quality problems in modern homes arise out of the kitchen and the bathroom. Always remember, adequate ventilation is important for maintaining optimal indoor air quality.

2.) Make Your Home a “No Smoking” Home

Secondhand smoke from tobacco is the most preventable cause of indoor air pollution, health officials say, and yet it’s among the most harmful.

3.) Keep Rugs and Carpets Clean

Rugs and carpeting actually perform an air quality function similar to an air filter by capturing tiny particles like dust and dirt. Vacuuming once a week can improve the quality of air in your home.