Winter Air Quality Worries

The air in your home changes with the seasons, and it can be difficult to keep your indoor climate under control. The winter can be especially challenging as several conditions have a negative effect on your interior air. The most common winter air quality concerns are dirty air and dry air.

A Cozy Home Can Be a Dusty Home

During the winter, most people want their heating systems to perform efficiently. To achieve this, they work diligently to close off their homes, shutting windows, sealing cracks and plugging drafts. Unfortunately, sealing your home from the colder air outside also means closing it off from fresh air. Without the regular circulation of fresh air into the house, allergens such as dust, mold spores and pet dander can collect in your dwelling. For those who have allergies, this can result in breathing troubles, tiredness from a less restful sleep and a scratchy, irritated throat.

The Problem of Dry Air

Winter is a drier season by nature, so outdoor air that gets into your home already has less moisture. When your home heating system is running, it compounds the problem of dry air. That dry air tends to pull moisture out of the things inside the house, including plants, animals and people. This dry indoor climate can lead to itchy, cracked skin. It can also cause flare-ups of respiratory issues such as asthma.

Handling Air Quality Problems

Some simple solutions to problems with winter air quality include opening windows on warmer days and vacuuming frequently to remove dust. For professional solutions in the Greater Charlotte area, you can turn to the experts at Integrity Heating & Cooling. We can install and maintain air quality systems to purify your air and humidifiers to deal with the dryness.

Integrity Heating & Cooling wants to maintain the comfort of your home in every season, keeping the air clean, comfortable and at just the right temperature. Give us a call and let us help you get your winter climate under control.