It’s not uncommon to have harsh, cold days when winter comes around. That’s why it’s important to keep your heating system tuned up and maintained well before the colder months arrive to ensure that it’s running at peak performance. Consider adding other equipment that will improve indoor air quality and heat up your interiors. Below are a few things you can install to help keep you warm and comfy.

What to Install for Added Comfort in Winter

1. Air Scrubber

When temperatures drop, a lot of people tend to spend more time inside an insulated, tightly sealed home. That can cause indoor air to become polluted and contaminated as it re-circulates throughout your home, picking up dirt and other airborne debris in the process. To improve indoor air quality, opt for an air scrubber that acts as a portable purifier sans the ductwork. Some scrubbers are designed to fit into existing HVAC systems to clean the air when it passes through the HEPA filters, trapping dust and other pollutants.

2. Home Humidifier

Controlling humidity levels indoors is essential for preserving household items that are susceptible to moisture damage, like furniture and clothing. It’s also important for keeping you comfortable. Humidity levels during winter tend to run lower than usual, which can cause health issues such as dry sinuses, itchy eyes, cracked lips, nosebleeds, asthma, and allergies. Ease dryness in the air by installing home humidifiers to add and regulate moisture as needed and achieve ideal humidity levels, whatever the season. Consult a professional to determine the most suitable humidifier for your home.

3. Programmable Thermostats

Homes heating systems have thermostats to monitor and maintain indoor temperatures. Since the thermostat functions as a control unit for the heating systems, it uses several sensors to adjust temperatures efficiently. Some thermostats can be set up to control your whole home humidifier as well, so you can set it and forget it, or change it as you see fit. There are even thermostats that you can sync with your phone. If your thermostat(s) malfunctions, stops working, or you just want to update them, there are several cost-effective and energy-efficient options available. Programmable thermostats are easy to use and automatically adjust the temperatures in your home to your custom settings, but if you like simple ones, those are still available.

There are several ways to make your indoor environment warmer and cozier this winter. When you need help with your heating system, look no further than Always On Call Mountain Mechanical. Based in Anchorage, AK, they are the leading HVAC service company from Eagle Bay to Bear Valley. Call (907) 344-0700 or head over to their website to learn more about humidifier installation and improving your heating system.