Take a deep breath inside your home. Does the air feel clean?
Maintaining the indoor air quality (IAQ) inside your home is one of the most important roles you’ll play as a homeowner. You and your family expect to breathe clean air at all times in your home—even more so during the winter months when opening a window is not always an option.
But how do you clean your air? And what can you do to prevent contaminants from compromising your air quality?
Our Bryant HVAC dealers can recommend the right indoor air quality products for your home. Choose from our extensive list of Bryant Dealers to find an IAQ expert nearest to your home. We’ll connect you with a knowledgeable and friendly professional who can help with all your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects.
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Why Am I Sneezing?
It sounds hard to believe, but the average home in the United States accumulates around 40 pounds of dust per year. That's nothing to sneeze at!
Did you know the concentration of indoor pollutants in some parts of the country can be five times greater than outdoor levels? What can you do to improve the air quality around you?
Common airborne pollutants include:
Volatile Organic Compounds - VOCs are released into the air as gases from several sources, such as paints, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials, glues, and adhesives. VOCs are consistently higher indoors than outdoors.
Exhaust Fumes - Inadequate venting of your furnace, stove, or fireplace can lead to an accumulation of soot and carbon monoxide indoors.
Biological Agents - These pollutants range from pollen, mold, and animal dander, to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They can trigger allergies and other respiratory issues.
If the air inside your home seems stale or harsh, these common pollutants are your likely culprit. Reach out to one of our Bryant Dealers to find practical and sustainable indoor air quality solutions that meet your needs.
How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Let’s start with your air conditioner (AC). A high-efficiency AC unit helps reduce pet hair and dander, as well as fumes from household products such as cleaners and paint. Your AC equipment also reduces bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew.
Install an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. Mold and bacteria build up inside your HVAC system’s indoor cooling coil, impacting your air quality and restricting your system’s airflow. An ultraviolet light silently and effectively eliminates these contaminants. You can trust our Bryant companies to install your UV lamp correctly to maximize its benefit.
Consider a Whole-Home Purifier. Bryant’s patented Captures & Kills® technology effectively inactivates 99 percent of the mold, viruses, and bacteria trapped on the filter. The air purifier can also get rid of the virus that causes the common cold and flu, as well as several coronavirus strains.
If your air quality seems stale and smells foul, an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) could be your answer. These state-of-the-art systems draw fresh air into your home and vent out the stale air. You enjoy the full benefits of ventilation without losing energy from open windows.
Adding a whole-house humidifier or dehumidifier is the perfect solution for balancing the humidity levels inside your home. Too much moisture in the air breeds bacteria, mold, and dust mites; excessively dry air can trigger allergies and affects your nose, lungs, and lips.
Our Bryant Dealers can conduct a thorough energy audit inside your home to provide other tips that will keep you comfortable, healthy, and safe. Find a dealer today and reach out to learn more about IAQ products and solutions.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Tips to Improve Your Air Quality
If possible, open some windows for a few minutes each day to ventilate your home and draw in some fresh air and remove the stale air.
Wash your pets! Bathing your pets regularly helps reduce the amount of pet dander in the air. There are plenty of pet-safe products on the market to keep your dog or cat smelling like a rose.
As a rule, you should change your HVAC air filter every 30 to 90 days—more if you have pets at home or anyone in the household with severe allergies. Your Bryant expert will let you know if an upgraded filter will work with your system.
Clean those air ducts. Your ductwork plays a vital role in maintaining a strong airflow and keeping your HVAC system in good condition. Inspect those ducts once a year for mold growth and other debris. You also want to check for pest droppings or dead insects that would indicate you have an infestation.
Indoor Air Quality System Repair
If you detect a problem with your IAQ system, call us. Many of our Bryant dealers offer 24/7 emergency repair services and will always provide an accurate, upfront quote before beginning any work.
Indoor Air Quality System Maintenance
Maintaining your HVAC equipment allows it to reach its expected lifecycle. Neglecting your equipment can lead to higher utility expenses, costly repairs, and the possibility of a complete system breakdown.
Be sure to ask your Bryant dealer about joining a maintenance plan that offers cost savings for repair calls, tune-ups, labor, and parts. HVAC maintenance plans provide comprehensive protection against any unexpected mechanical features your HVAC system might have.
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