As summer winds down, you may be looking forward to a chill in the air. Do you know what else can be found in the Midwest air during the last days of summer? Dust mites, ragweed, wildfire smoke, or even mold that grows indoors after too many summer storms. Ernst Heating & Cooling has some fresh solutions to your indoor air concerns as we celebrate the end of summer:
Start your fall cleaning early for optimal air quality
The lazy days of summer are almost over, and soon, you’ll be back to your busy schedule of soccer games and regular gatherings. Give yourself a fresh start by ridding your home of pollens, dust, and dander that can accumulate behind furniture and in the corners of the room. Pay close attention to the showers and bathrooms, where moisture can encourage mold growth. Dust the ceiling fans, light fixtures and blinds, and vacuum your carpets or hard floors. Don’t forget your ductwork. Remove the vent covers and use your vacuum attachment to pull out the pet hair and debris that is hiding inside.
Open your windows
Summer’s not done with us yet, but over the coming weeks, we might get some refreshing relief as cool fronts march through the area and offer a refreshing change. You may have heard that indoor air pollution can be 2-5 times worse than outdoor air pollution. Open your windows and let the outdoor air push away the pollutants that have taken residence indoors.
Replace your heating and cooling system’s air filter
Almost all forced-air heating and cooling systems have removable air filters to catch the dust and dirt before they come inside. A dirty air filter can’t do its job well, and you may wind up offering free entry to the very irritants you’re trying to block. Dirty air filters can also lead to expensive system breakdowns because you’re forcing your system to work too hard to draw in air. Most air filter manufacturers recommend changing the filters every 90 days, but this can vary depending on the model and the amount of dust and debris in the air. As a rule, if the filter is visibly dirty, it’s time for a new one.
Check out air quality solutions from Ernst
A clean home and new air filters can only do so much. That’s why Ernst Heating & Cooling offers air quality solutions tailored to your needs. You may find it easier to breathe when you invest in one of our air-cleaning options:
Air filtration systems attach to your heating and cooling system and filter out the small particles that your regular air filter may miss.
Germicidal lights are installed within your ductwork and can kill mold spores, bacteria, and other contaminants.
Whole-house humidifiers keep your family comfortable during those winter months when our air is dry, and our skin and nasal passages are complaining. The extra moisture can also reduce static electricity and prevent damage to your wood floors and furniture.
The waning summer season is the perfect time to explore indoor air quality solutions for your home. In a few months, we’ll all be spending most of our time indoors, where dust and pollutants can build up and affect our comfort and our health. Ernst Heating & Cooling can help you select the right indoor air quality solutions for your home. Are you ready to find out more? Call Ernst Heating & Cooling now at 618.217.1836 to schedule an appointment, or fill out our convenient online form, and we’ll get back to you. Ernst Heating & Cooling can help you breathe easier as we say goodbye to summer and stay comfortable throughout the year.