Your Autumn To-Do List for Better Winter Air Quality
Autumn is here, which means we’re all starting to think about our home improvement to-do lists before winter hits. And while you may be focusing on things like cleaning out the gutters and winterizing your garden, something that many homeowners here in Cleveland often overlook is indoor air quality. As it turns out, air pollution tends to be at its worst during winter, so you’ll want to have a plan for keeping your family safe and comfortable before the temperatures drop. Luckily, we here at Bee Clean Air Duct Cleaning are experts in air quality! Take a look at our list of autumn tasks for better winter air quality.
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Schedule a chimney cleaning
Routine chimney cleaning will lower your risk of a house fire, but it can also improve your indoor air quality. That’s because, during a chimney cleaning, we’ll be able to remove any creosote, built up dust, or even bedding from unwanted visitors like mice and squirrels. If these hazards are left in the inside of your chimney, they can increase your risk of air-borne pathogens being blown into your home. The best time to have your chimney inspected and cleaned is right now, before you start using the fireplace again.
Bonus tip: Make sure to close the damper when you’re not using your fireplace to keep the heat from escaping through the chimney!
Launder and store your summer clothes
Cleveland is well-known for its intense allergy season, which is caused by pollen from our native trees, grasses, and ragweed. That means, if you don’t properly wash and store your summer clothes, all the pollen trapped in those fibers will be released into the air when you move items
around in your closet or drawers.
We recommend washing all of your summer clothes and then storing them in a separate place for winter. This has the double benefit of reducing dust and pollen in the air, and also cutting down the clutter in your closet!
Consider electric heating options
A roaring fire can certainly make you feel warm and cozy during the winter. But, even with a clean, and properly sealed chimney, some smoke may still enter your home and lower your air quality.
If you’re looking to keep things clearer this winter, consider switching to electric heating sources, at least some of the time.
Have a professional check and clean your HVAC system
Many homes here in Cleveland use furnaces to heat their homes during the winter. But, if your furnace has gone a few years without a tune-up or inspection, you could be living with subpar air quality and higher energy bills.
Our experienced technicians can clean, inspect, and repair your furnace, air filters, and duct system so that you can trust your HVAC system all winter long.
Upgrade your home’s insulation
If you struggle to keep your home warm during the winter, it could be that you don’t have enough insulation in your attic or walls. This could lower your overall air quality by forcing your HVAC system to work overtime, wearing out your air filters in the process.
Now is the time to start thinking about your winter air quality!
Before you know it, all of us here in Cleveland will start hunkering down for winter, spending
more time inside and cranking up the heat. Make sure your home is prepared with these home
improvement tasks. And for all of your chimney cleaning and HVAC needs, give us a call at Bee
Clean Air Duct Cleaning. We’ll make sure you enjoy great air quality all winter long!
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