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Making it through winter in comfort here in North Central Florida is rarely a problem\u2014at least when it comes to keeping warm. Low temperatures are rare, and heating systems don\u2019t have to stretch hard to get the job done.<\/p>\nMaking it through winter in comfort here in North Central Florida is rarely a problem\u2014at least when it comes to keeping warm. Low temperatures are rare, and heating systems don\u2019t have to stretch hard to get the job done.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s another aspect to comfort that can become trouble during our winters, and that\u2019s the quality of the air in our homes. Because our houses are usually well-sealed against the outdoor air (making it easier to stay warm, even without the heater running), there\u2019s little chance of fresh air currents to sweep out the stale indoor air and its pollutants. Your house may end up with stuffy air filled with dust, lint, germs, chemicals, and other unwelcome particles.<\/p>\n
However, you have ways to improve your air quality during winter. Our technicians offer indoor air quality services that can make your air quality as pleasant as your indoor temperatures.<\/p>\n
The air filter in your HVAC system isn\u2019t there specifically to protect your air quality. Its job is to protect the interior of the AC and the heater. However, the filter can harm<\/em> air quality if left in place for too long and allowed to become congested with dust and debris. We recommend checking on the filter monthly. Hold it up to the light, and if you can\u2019t see through the filter, then it\u2019s time to put in a new one. This will not only prevent dustier air, it\u2019ll make the HVAC system more efficient.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to have the ductwork in your house cleaned annually (and any door-to-door salesman who tells you differently is trying to scam you). However, leaving the ducts for 3 to 5 years without a professional cleaning allows dust and lint to accumulate along the duct walls and turn into a reservoir for numerous airborne pollutants. As soon as the blower fan turns on each time, it will blow out clouds of dust and other particles. For great duct cleaning in Gainesville, FL<\/a>, schedule the work with our experts. We\u2019ll do a thorough job.<\/p>\n These are basic steps that will limit the number of pollutants inside your home to begin with:<\/p>\n These are special indoor air quality systems that require the work of professionals to install. The right combination of mechanical filters and electronic air purifiers can remove up to 99.98% of the unwanted particles in your house. UV air purifiers are particularly helpful during the winter, since they zap germs, viruses, and bacteria that can otherwise spread quickly and increase illnesses in your household. Our technicians install all the best types of air filtration and purification systems.<\/p>\nSchedule duct cleaning if you haven\u2019t in years<\/h3>\n
Take some simple precautions to keep pollutants from the air<\/h3>\n
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Install air purifiers and air filters<\/h3>\n