As the seasons change, so too can the quality of air in your home. The air tends to become drier in late fall and winter, which can actually increase your family’s chances of catching seasonal illnesses such as allergies, colds, or the flu. To prevent this, you may consider investing in a humidifier or an air purifier for your home, both of which can greatly improve your family’s health and comfort this coming winter.
What is a Humidifier?
A humidifier produces humidity in your home by releasing steam into the air. This allows your home to collect extra moisture in the dry seasons so that the air is not as cold or dry. Investing in a humidifier can reduce the risk of the following problems:
- Dry skin
- Sinus issues and bloody noses
- Respiratory issues
- Seasonal illnesses
If you don’t already have a humidifier in your home, then it might be time to call your local HVAC experts at Kasper Mechanical. The good news is that to install a humidifier in your home, you don’t need to strip your existing HVAC system. Our technicians can install a whole-home humidifier in the existing ductwork of your home, eliminating all the stress and half the cost of battling dry air this winter.
What is an Air Purifier?
The winter months can cause an increase in air pollution, due to the increase in fossil fuels being burned to produce the energy to keep us warm. An air purifier is a system that captures pollutants from the air in your home, filters it, then releases the new purified air back into the room. Not only do they capture pollutants, but they capture pesky allergens as well. If you are allergy-prone or live in an area with poor air quality, such as cities with smog or wildfire smoke, then investing in an air purification system should definitely be at the top of your home’s bucket list. There’s no better way to protect your family this winter than to invest in the air quality of your home. Kasper Mechanical offers air purification system installations for your whole home so that no one gets left out.
In the colder months, our homes have less access to natural air flow. Our homes get natural air flow when we open our windows and doors—a habit we’re more inclined to keep up with when the weather is nicer. When we cut off natural air flow from inside our homes, air pollutants such as bacteria, dust, or even mold can germinate and decrease the quality of the air circulating in your home.
Besides investing in humidifier and air quality solutions, the best remedy you can give your home is to schedule seasonal preventative care for your HVAC system. Contact Fredericksburg’s top-choice in HVAC solutions, Kasper Mechanical. Here are a few preventative maintenance tasks we’d recommend for your home:
- Schedule a duct cleaning: ensure allergens and debris are dusted out of your ducts and aren’t making it into your air flow.
- Set your thermostat: in the shoulder seasons, you might be tempted to flip your thermostat between cool and heat. Pick a setting you’re comfortable with and keep it consistent to avoid aggravating the air . . . and avoid a high energy bill!
- Avoid toxic air fresheners: with all of the fun fall scents, it’s tempting to plug in air fresheners that remind us of our favorite smells. When choosing your air fresheners, make sure they don’t contain toxic VOCs that affect the quality of your home’s air.
- Schedule a humidifier or air purifier install: if you don’t already have one installed in your home, call our expert technicians to get cleaner air today.
Can’t beat those pesky allergies? It might be a sign that your home’s air quality could be improved with one of our seasonal maintenance appointments. Improving your air quality starts when you call 540-300-7917.