# 5 Things to Note About Indoor Air Quality

- Link: https://alpscomfortair.com/5-things-note-indoor-air-quality/
- Published: 2018-05-23T17:22:19+00:00
- Author: kathypuig

When you work in the heating and air conditioning industry, your main focus is always
on the temperature aspect of the business, right? Wrong! The quality of your indoor
air is just as important.

Poor indoor air quality can lead to numerous detriments to your home, including 
discomfort, stagnant air, poor temperature control…the list goes on and on!

Keep the allergens of blooming flowers and grass at bay by making indoor air quality
a top priority.

Here are five things to keep in mind about indoor air quality…

 1.  
     ### **Filters**
     
 2.  The most important thing you can do to keep your system (and your family) healthy
     is to regularly change filters. Don’t wait until it’s so dirty that problems start
     to arise, it may be too late! Most units have filters that homeowners can change(
     if you don’t have to venture into your air handler or gas furnace).Make it easy
     to remember by setting two reminders in your phone – once before the heating season(
     spring) and again before the cooling season (fall).
 3.  
     ### **Air Purification**
     
 4.  Did you know that many homes are plagued by “[dirty sock syndrome](https://alpscomfortair.com/dirty-sock-syndrome/)?”
     This means that mildew has grown onto your evaporator coil, causing unpleasant
     odors to permeate throughout your home. Prevent your home from smelling socky 
     by investing in UV light purifying systems and scheduling a regular coil cleaning
     with an HVAC technician.
 5.  
     ### **Dust**
     
 6.  Do you dust more than 1-2 times per week? If so, you may need to change your filter!
     Stop the constant cleaning by heading to the nearest hardware store to pick up
     a new filter.
 7.  
     ### **Open Windows**
     
 8.  While open curtains are beneficial to your home, open windows may actually do 
     more harm then good. While they do allow for fresh air to enter your home, they
     also let unfiltered, untreated air in, too. Avoid unnecessarily aggravating your
     allergies by keeping windows closed, keeping out unwanted dust, dirt and allergens
     from settling on your indoor surfaces.
 9.  
     ### **IAQ Products**
     
 10. Did you know that many homes’ indoor air quality is worse than the quality of 
     the air outside? This can be attributed to the inorganic matter that we put into
     the air, like cleaning supplies, and chemical air fresheners. These types of products
     actually lower the quality of your indoor air. Prevent your air quality from suffering
     by installing superior indoor air products.

If you have questions about the quality of air inside your home or if you think 
it may be time for a maintenance appoinment, [let us know!](https://alpscomfortair.com/contact-us/)