How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Home As the Weather Changes

It's no secret that the weather is changing. And with that change come the changes to your indoor air quality. Indoor air quality can decrease as the season changes, but some common culprits, such as less circulation, dust, using gas heaters, allergens, and sweaters with more fibers, are responsible for that.

It's a good time of year to take a moment to look at the indoor air quality of your home in North Las Vegas, Aliante, Las Vegas, and Nellis Air Force Base, and make sure it's up to snuff. Unfortunately, indoor air quality can go down in a home during the winter. But what can be done about it?

Cleaning vents regularly

Vents collect grime and dust from all over the home, so keeping them clear will help reduce the amount of dirt coming into the house.

Cleaning and changing filters on HVAC

Regularly clean and change filters for your HVAC system in North Las Vegas. If you have an older system, consider upgrading to a new one with a better filter or using a kit with everything you need to perform this task efficiently.

Always change filters on the HVAC system every year or whenever it stops working properly. When the filter has become clogged with dust or dirt, replace it immediately. Copper piping is better than aluminum because it becomes more effective over time and traps more particles.

Closing openings on the HVAC

Make sure your AC in your Aliante home doesn't have too many openings where dust could get in—the more openings there are for dust particles to enter through, the worse you'll be when the weather changes.

Closing the openings helps prevent dust from getting into the system and causing problems with airflow or other problems.

Keeping windows closed when possible

Installing storm windows in Nellis Air Force Base allows fresh air inside when the sun is shining outside but not so much when it rains (or snows). It is also advisable to close off the windows when they are least needed open. This keeps off pollutants and also gives the HVAC an easy time cleaning the air inside the house.

Using a humidifier

Humidifiers cool and moisten the air in the home, which can help reduce dust and pollen buildup.

A humidifier is a great way to keep the air around the house clean and fresh in your Las Vegas home. In addition, humidifiers will help prevent dry skin, coughing, and other symptoms associated with dry air.

Closing off unused rooms

If rooms are not used regularly (such as an office), ensure that they are closed off, so no dust or dirt accumulates inside them over time.

This will help prevent dust and other particles from entering through cracks in doors or windows that could cause problems with allergies or asthma attacks inside your home later on down the road.

Improve indoor air quality and get a helper for a senior

Ensuring all the maintenance tips to achieve clean air in the house will require extra hands. Getting tasks done around the house could be a task for a senior.

Senior Helpers North Las Vegas provides in-home caregivers in North Las Vegas, Aliante, Las Vegas, and Nellis Air Force Base. Contact us to schedule an in-house assessment.