After cleaning your home, it’s likely that you won’t think about the quality of the air. However, investing in your indoor air quality is an important step toward a healthy lifestyle. Read on to learn about three benefits of improving your IAQ in Springfield, VA.
Better Breathing
Even small amounts of pollutants in your indoor air, such as pet dander and dust particles, can make breathing difficult. Moreover, your HVAC system will trap and harbor these pollutants, distributing them into your home.
In the long run, this puts too much stress on your internal organs, such as your lungs and heart, which can be fatal. Furthermore, a higher concentration of these contaminants can make life uncomfortable for your loved ones with allergies and asthma. When you improve your IAQ, you’ll make breathing better for you and your family. You can do this by changing your air filter monthly and scheduling routine HVAC maintenance for your air conditioner and heater.
Improved Sleep
According to the American Sleep Association, breathing contaminated indoor air can make falling and staying asleep difficult. Even when you fall asleep, you may awake due to a smell or dry cough. Lack of sleep will not only affect your physical but also your mental health.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute states that you can attribute high blood pressure, stroke and kidney diseases to sleep deficiency. If you notice that you’re often feeling tired and sluggish when you spend time at home, it may be due to contaminated indoor air. When your indoor air is cleaner, you’ll also sleep better and wake up feeling energetic.
Fewer Bad Smells
According to the American Pet Products Association, approximately 70% of households in the United States own pets. Although they have many health benefits, they can also negatively impact the quality of air in your home. Pet droppings and urine from their litter boxes can cause a bad smell in your home, which is triggering to asthmatic individuals.
By knowing the state of your indoor air quality, you’re able to protect your family and enjoy the benefits associated with healthy IAQ. Contact Brennan’s Heating & Air Conditioning today to see which indoor air quality solutions meet your home’s needs.
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