The air quality in your home has a major impact on your health. Clean, fresh air with balanced humidity can help you avoid problems like throat irritation, chapped lips, nosebleeds, allergies, and frequent colds. To get the best air quality, try these HVAC maintenance tips.

How to Keep Your Home Air Clean

1. Change Filters

The most frequent type of HVAC maintenance your home needs is an air filter change. Depending on the type of filter or air conditioner you use and how much dust and dander is in your home, your furnace and air conditioner filters should be changed out every one to three months to keep them effective.

2. Schedule Regular HVAC Maintenance

In addition to the cleaning you can perform yourself, your HVAC equipment needs a professional inspection at least once a year. Your furnace repair technician will clean the burners and check for leaking fumes to ensure your furnace isn't degrading your home's air quality.

3. Add a Humidifier

Both your air conditioner and your furnace decrease the humidity of the air in your home. To ensure the humidity stays at a comfortable level, you can buy a humidifier or have your HVAC contractor add one to your system.

4. Use Your Windows Intelligently

When the weather permits, open your windows for part of the day to help air out the home. This can relieve any stale or musty odors. Just be careful to keep them closed on windy days and when the pollen count is high.

5. Upholstery Cleaning

Your carpets and furniture hold onto dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and other irritants. When you sit on or walk across these surfaces, it can stir up the dust. Schedule carpet and upholstery cleaning to freshen up your home and get rid of these irritants.

If you want to know your home's baseline air quality, schedule testing with Rapids Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Their team will discover how clean your air is, and they will help you design a plan to reduce irritants. For over 100 years, they've provided HVAC maintenance and other services across Wood County, and they can help with furnaces, air conditioners, geothermal systems, fireplaces, and more. Additionally, they offer 24/7 service to ensure your comfort. For a free estimate, call (715) 421-5555, and visit them online to explore their services.