Protect Yourself With Better Indoor Air Quality
In modern society, it is common for people to spend more time indoors than their ancestors did. The downside of this is that people are constantly being exposed to higher levels of pollution in indoor air. Numerous studies have shown that indoor air is far more polluted than outdoor air. This makes improving the quality of indoor air an important job for any homeowner.
Luckily, there are multiple steps a homeowner can take to vastly improve the quality of the air that they are constantly breathing.
What Does “Indoor Air Quality” Mean?

Indoor air gets polluted because it is being constantly recirculated around the home. With people living inside the home, circulating air picks up dust, odors, excess humidity, and bacteria that have nowhere to go. Without reintroducing fresh air into the environment, it is necessary to use the home’s central heating and air conditioning system to regulate the quality of the air.
Poor-quality indoor air has a high amount of pollutants and can be either too humid or too dry. When the people living inside the home are constantly exposed to air that is poor it can lead to increased allergy problems, respiratory infection, asthma attacks, dry skin, and bad sleep. By regulating the air inside the home numerous health problems can be avoided or lessened in severity.
How To Improve Indoor Air Quality

To fix the quality of the indoor air inside a home, it is important to make sure the heating and air conditioning system is operating as designed. The central AC system improves air quality by controlling three things:
- Temperature
- Particulate load
- Humidity
If the air conditioner in a home was designed properly, temperature and humidity are regulated during operation. Particulates will be pulled out of the air as well by filters that protect the equipment and clean the air in the home. Once the filters become saturated with dirt it is necessary to change them to keep the air clean.
Improving Air Quality With UV Sanitizers and Air Purifiers

If it is found that the air conditioner is not doing enough to improve the quality of the air inside of a home, it becomes necessary to use extra appliances to help. UV sanitizers and air purifiers are two things that homeowners can use to further improve the quality of their air. UV sanitizers can be installed inline in an existing HVAC system or they can be standalone units that work off of fans. A UV sanitizer will improve the quality of the air by destroying biological pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and mold that are common in indoor air.
Air purifiers are secondary, standalone units that help to remove particles from the air. If dust, pollen, and allergens are problems inside of a home, air purifiers will help. These units operate off of special filters that are designed to efficiently remove particles from the air to help improve the symptoms of respiratory ailments.
To get any of these services, it's important to contact an HVAC professional.
About B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C has been serving the St. Michael area for over 35 years. With upfront pricing on most services, they never surprise customers with hidden charges. Their trucks are fully stocked and ready to go so they can get their jobs done faster. Give them a call today to learn more about how they are improving indoor air quality across St. Michael every day.