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How Winter Makes Indoor Air Quality Worse

Serving Families Throughout Dallas
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Have you noticed seasonal changes in indoor air quality in your Dallas home? Rescue Air and Plumbing wants our customers to know how the air inside your home deteriorates during the coldest months of the year — even here in Texas. Taking some simple precautions may correct this common problem.

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters

The quality of air circulating indoors matters enormously. Dirty, stale air allows noxious odors and allergens (like pollen) to cause discomfort. It contributes to a poorer quality of daily life. During winter months, several factors potentially degrade interior room air in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex and outlying areas:

  • Many households keep doors and windows tightly closed to prevent drafts;

  • Emissions from gas stoves and wood-burning fireplaces may circulate through the home;

  • Sometimes wet conditions foster mold growth in basements or other damp indoor locations.

Three Steps to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Here are three ways you can enhance seasonal air quality inside homes and businesses. These common-sense measures help promote the flow of fresh, clean air (even during winter months):

  • Reduce sources of indoor air pollution by cleaning surfaces often;

  • Encourage the circulation of indoor air with proper duct maintenance;

  • Clean dirty interior air with a purifier.

Applying Indoor Air Improvement Measures

The specific measures someone takes to enhance indoor air quality depend upon many factors. Identifying sources of interior air pollution offers a useful first step. For instance, if applicable, consider obtaining regular chimney cleaning services. It may also prove useful to replace some old carpeting with hard flooring to reduce odor accumulation. Remove molds and implement waterproofing measures, too.

To encourage better interior air circulation, adding a built-in bathroom fan or a kitchen fan helps prevent moist air from producing condensation indoors. On warm days, considering opening windows. Property owners should also clean dirty air. Consider installing air purifiers. Replacing dirty HVAC air filters also proves helpful.

Indoor Air Quality Services in Dallas TX

Our team is always available to assist customers seeking an improvement in indoor air quality. Request our services anytime by calling (972) 201-3253. You may also use the convenient online contact form to schedule an appointment with one of our indoor air quality experts.

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