As Winter rolls in, homeowners change a lot of their habits.
Unfortunately, a lot of our wintertime habits affect our home’s air quality – and not in a good way.
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| Proper ventilation is key for optimal indoor air quality, comfort and efficiency. |
To save on energy costs, you probably keep your doors and
windows closed in the winter. Instead of our summertime screen doors and
windows, air is trapped in our houses, recycled over and over.
You may also lower your thermostat to save money, and run space heaters in select rooms/areas to then improve spot-specific comfort. A logical approach on the surface, but with the risk of unintentional, negative consequences (and likely won't result in the savings you think).
For ambiance or for heating, you may use a wood-burning fireplace.
As you can imagine, the smoke and pollutants in the wood are now released into
your home – wrecking havoc on your air quality.
Even something as innocent as a humidifier can be adding to
the problem. Adding too much moisture to your home’s air can make linens,
draperies, or even your clothes attractive to mold.
You home's ventilation mechanisms are probably not something you think about often, but they are so fundamentally important to the overall efficiency, comfort and air quality of your home. Proper ventilation is always important, but even more so in the winter given how closed up most homes become, for an extended period of time. Without the proper ventilation, these seemingly innocent
wintertime habits can cause your home and family harm. The fact is, the average
American now spends 90% of their time breathing indoor air, which is 2 to 5
more times polluted than outdoor air.
Ventilation is one of the more confusing subjects for homeowners, so we've produced a brief, educational video to provide you with insights on ventilation basics. Check it out on the Pro Energy Consultants YouTube Channel.
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