Warm weather is finally here in New Jersey, and you’re likely
starting to spend more time outside in the fresh air. However, if you’ve
ever returned home after a day out and noticed just how stale the air
inside your house actually feels, you might be wondering what to do.
Many homeowners resort to opening a few windows. While opening a window might help temporarily, it’s not a long-term solution. Find how to effectively increase the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your home.
Indoor Air Pollutants
When
your home has been closed up during the winter with the furnace or
boiler working overtime to keep you warm, dust buildup is common. If you
have pets (or even unwelcome animal houseguests), animal dander can
also affect your home’s indoor air quality. Mold anywhere in the home
can also contribute to worsening IAQ. Finally, if you’ve been trying to
make a dent in your spring cleaning, all those products you’re using to
clean your home may be releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into
the air.
If you open a window during this time of year, you’ll be
letting in other contaminants from the outdoors, including pollen.
Depending on the temperature outside, an open window may make your home
uncomfortable by letting in excess heat and humidity.
Ventilation to Improve IAQ in Your New Jersey Home
Mechanical ventilation is an effective solution for stale air or indoor pollutants, allergens, and irritants. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) and heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) exhaust musty indoor air, while letting in clean, filtered air from the outdoors.
These systems are whole-home
solutions that deliver fresh air to every room while conserving energy
and keeping comfort levels high throughout the entire year. By
continuously working to ventilate your home, the air will be healthier,
helping you and your family enjoy each day with greater peace of mind.
Keep Your Home Fresh & Healthy with Help from Allied
At Allied Energy Efficiency Experts, we care about you, your family, and your home. IAQ monitors like the Foobot can test your home’s IAQ. This indoor air quality monitor can inform you about the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide, and particulates in your home.
Our specialists can then install a mechanical ventilation system in your home to improve indoor air quality. We can also recommend and install various Aprilaire filtration, UV purification, and dehumidification systems to further ensure healthy IAQ for the upcoming summer months. With help from our professional team, your home’s air will be fresh and clean for the long-term.
