Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Plus, it has a huge impact on your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in your Sioux City, Iowa home. So, what’s the secret to keeping the dust in your home away longer?
At CW Suter Services, we know how important clean IAQ is for you and your home. Regular maintenance will help to clean up your environment and keep you healthy throughout the year. With your IAQ usually being dirtier than the outdoor air, it’s important to reduce factors leading to indoor air pollution.
Here are some ways you can help keep your IAQ at it’s best!
Replace your air filter regularly
The main goal of your air filter in your HVAC system is to trap dust and debris flowing through your unit. The air in your home is vented through your system and forced through the air filter. The higher the MERV rating on your filter the better it is at trapping these unwanted pollutants in your home.
It’s crucial that you change your filter on a regular basis, typically every 2-3 months to be safe depending on the filter you installed. It’s recommended to change it more often if someone in your home suffers from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions.
A good rule of thumb is to to check your filter monthly and if it’s dirty, change it! We offer a filter delivery service where you can choose how often you want filters delivered to act as a physical reminder to change your filter. Changing it often helps to reduce dust and debris in your home, allows for proper airflow to prevent costly breakdowns, and saves on your energy bills and cost savings overtime.
To order filters and sign up for auto-delivery you can shop here on our website. They come at a price you’ll love, plus free shipping. Get them delivered when it’s time to change them!
Have your air ducts checked
Your air ducts carry your home’s air to and from your heating and cooling system. If your ducts are not sealed well or have leaks, unfiltered air will be sneaking out throughout your home and spreading dust.
On top of that, if your ducts are dirty this can be much worse. The air will pick up additional dust and dirt along the way and deposit it around your home. Its important to get your ducts cleaned as well to reduce the dust levels in your home and provide maximum cleanliness for you and your family.
Keep proper humidity levels
Be sure to keep your home at the proper humidity levels. Too high of humidity encourages dust mites, while too low of humidity levels accumulates more dust. Try to maintain a level of relative humidity between 35 to 50 percent. Learn more about our bypass humidifier on our website here or call us at 712-252-3007 so our experts can help recommend ways to improve your humidity levels.
Invest in an air purifier
A whole-home air purifier works directly with your HVAC system to purify and clean the air in your home. It gets rid of all the dust, particles, pollutants, mold, viruses, bacteria, and allergens maximizing your comfort and keeping your home as healthy as possible.
We carry the iWave Air Purifier that installs into any HVAC system and requires no maintenance or replacement parts. It actively purifies the whole house instead of just a single room like portable air purifiers. Learn more about the iWave Air Purifier on our website. It’s time for you to breathe clean, fresh air!
We are your IAQ Experts
At CW Suter Services, we know dust can be a nuisance as well as an allergen. If you notice more than normal dust levels in your home, give us a call today at 712-252-3007 or request service online and discover how our experienced professionals can assist you!