Summary:
Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a major role in your home’s comfort, health, and energy efficiency. In this quick guide, we’ll explain what indoor air quality is, the most common factors that affect it, and simple ways to improve it—like filtration upgrades, humidity control, and professional HVAC maintenance. If you live in Pinellas Park or the surrounding St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, discover how cleaner air can help you breathe easier and live healthier year-round.
Healthy, comfortable, and at peace. Those are the things one should aspire to obtain when considering indoor air quality factors. A few qualities are particularly relevant when discussing the overall air quality of a specific space. The U.S. EPA notes those qualities include the following:
- Concentration of Pollutants – You can never eliminate every pollutant in your living and working spaces. Still, you can focus on the concentration of those pollutants. The higher the concentration of contaminants, the more damaging the air might be to the individuals breathing it.
- Temperature and Humidity Level – The comfort of everyone in the room greatly depends on the room’s temperature, as well as the level of humidity they have to deal with. Keep both of those within reasonably comfortable levels to keep everyone happy.
- Outdoor Air Contaminants – Remember that contaminants from the outdoors can also make the air within your living spaces less pleasant.
At the end of the day, you must think carefully about keeping the air quality within a living or working space as high as possible.
What Impacts Air Quality?
You might question what factors directly contribute to a higher or lower air quality within your living space. If you know what these factors are, you can better control them and ultimately end up with a better living situation for all. Here are some things to be mindful of:
- Poor Ventilation – Are you able to ventilate the entire living space thoroughly? If that is not the case, do you know why and what you can do about them? Start carefully examining the ventilation situation within your living space to ensure that it meets your expected standards.
- Chemicals in the Air – Everyday cleaning products used by millions can sometimes cause issues with indoor air quality factors. It is because there are chemicals within those products that can mix with the air and cause issues that you would rather not have to deal with. Be careful about which products you use throughout your home, and always check your labels.
- Mold or Mildew – The growth of mold or mildew spores in your home is another potential issue that can drag the quality of your air down. You should be careful with this, as it can cause health issues for anyone entering the space.
How to Go About Improving Your Air Quality
The big question that everyone ultimately has is what steps they can take to improve the indoor air quality factors of their living area overall. It can come in the form of several measures that you can begin to take today:
- Use an Air Purifier – Spend a little money on an air purifier to filter out the contaminants that might otherwise enter your home. It is worthwhile because it can immediately improve your air quality.
- Change Air Filters Regularly – You should also change the air filters in your home or office regularly. They get clogged up over time, and you want filters that will work optimally. Change them out regularly for the best results.
- Schedule Routine Maintenance – Don’t forget to also bring in the professionals on a routine basis. We can help you get the air quality you deserve and ensure all systems are running correctly.
The Health Benefits of Advanced IAQ Products
Beyond basic maintenance, advanced IAQ products can dramatically improve the cleanliness of your home’s air. One standout solution is the REME HALO®, which is over 99% effective in controlling harmful bacteria, viruses, and pollutants — helping you and your family breathe easier.
The REME HALO is proven to reduce and control:
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Avian/Bird Flu
H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Norovirus/Norwalk Virus
Listeria
MRSA
Salmonella
Staph
Tuberculosis
This is just a partial list. The system also helps control odors and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) for cleaner, fresher air throughout your home.
You can explore more about the science behind REME HALO technology and its effectiveness at here.
Breathe Easier With Harrington Air Conditioning
Comfort in your home or office is so much more than just what the temperature is in there. Call our team today to schedule a maintenance appointment so that we can ensure that every system in your home is running as it is designed to. We will gladly perform a full inspection and let you know what we find. For more information on indoor air quality factors and to schedule an appointment today, contact us now.
