May is clean air month, and as a leading provider of HVAC services in Wisconsin Rapids, Steve’s Plumbing & Heating wants to help area homeowners maintain high-quality indoor air. They want to raise awareness of how important it is to keep your indoor air as clean as possible. They also cover some easy steps you can take to keep your air fresh and breathable year-round.

Clean air is better for your home’s inhabitants. When your air is ridden with pollutants or dust mites, it creates a poorer living environment and can even exacerbate respiratory conditions, such as asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov), roughly 25 million people are living with asthma or one in 12 people. Dust mites are notorious for aggravating asthma.

Children are affected by poor air quality, and the occurrence of asthma in school-aged children is higher than for adults. One in every 10 children is affected, according to OurAir.org. Thus, keeping your air clean is critical for the health of your entire family.

One easy way to keep your home’s air free of dust and debris is to change your air filters regularly. You can also use allergen-blocking filters if you have pets or high levels of dust. Likewise, having the ducts of your HVAC systems cleaned professionally is another way to promote clean air. While dust mites and debris can impact your air, there’s another, significantly more potent pollutant to avoid: carbon monoxide.

Caused by burning fuel, carbon monoxide can build up, leading to unconsciousness or even death. It’s odorless and colorless nature makes it even more dangerous. A poorly working or outdated heating system can put homes at a higher risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition to installing a carbon monoxide detector, the CDC advises getting your home’s furnace serviced yearly by a qualified technician to confirm it’s working safely.

The detail-oriented team from Steve’s Plumbing & Heating is committed to keeping your indoor air safe and clean, so your family can stay healthy. The dedicated professionals service the areas of Marshfield, Wausau, and towns within a 50-mile radius of Wisconsin Rapids. To schedule HVAC maintenance, call (715) 421-1800, or learn more about the heating and cooling services online.