If you've ever wondered why the air in your home doesn't feel fresh and pure in spite of having installed a top-of-the-line central air conditioning system, chances are, the problem is not with the system itself, but the environment, both inside and out, as well as certain other factors, not related to the systems. If you're interested in learning how to improve the air quality inside your home, put into practice, the helpful guidelines discussed in this article.
STEP 1:
Storage. Materials such as paints, adhesives, solvents, gasoline, kerosene or pesticides should not be stored indoors. These are pollution hazards and should always be stored outside the home in a secure place and manner. Smoke-generating appliances such as fireplaces, wood stoves, kerosene-based heaters, etc, should be properly installed so that any smoke generated is directly vented outside the house.
STEP 2:
Filtering the air. Use filters which have a MERV rating in the 8-13 range; these are extremely effective in trapping all kinds of dust particles and other minute matter and removing them from the circulation network inside your home. When buying a central or portable air purifier, it is important to check the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of such appliances.
STEP 3:
Humidity control. Dust mites, mold and several other pollutants thrive in a humid and damp atmosphere; therefore, controlling the level of humidity within the house is of paramount importance. Optimal humidity inside the house should be in the 30-50% range, particularly in areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms or laundry rooms. If the humidity is below this optimal range, you may need to use a humidifier and if higher, then a dehumidifier becomes necessary.
STEP 4:
Ventilation. When designing or building your home, make sure there are ample provisions for natural ventilation -windows, chimneys, etc. Where natural ventilation is limited or not possible to incorporate in the current design, install a mechanical ventilation system along with the central air system.
STEP 5:
Frequent testing. To check the quality of air circulating in your home, you can conduct regular tests for the presence of radon or carbon monoxide. Both gases are prone to be trapped indoors and are usually colorless and odorless, making it difficult to detect them normally. Test kits for radon and detectors for carbon monoxide are available in any hardware or home maintenance stores and are relatively inexpensive. Faulty water and heat appliances such as furnaces, heaters, stoves, etc, can release carbon monoxide in the house, as also vehicle exhausts if you have an attached garage. Radon is usually abundant in soil or rocks and can become trapped indoors, if large quantities of these materials are tracked through the house.Follow these six steps consistently to improve the central air system in your house and control pollution levels and other irritants. It is simple and inexpensive and you can be rest assured that the quality of air inside your house is infinitely superior to that found outdoors!
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