How to Reduce the Impact of Air Quality Irritants

May 19, 2016

Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

With spring fast approaching, that means that allergies are trailing close behind them. What do you do when you try to evade the outdoor pollen but find yourself struggling with indoor allergens at the same time? Well, Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning has some tips that can keep you comfy this spring season by improving your indoor air quality:

High efficiency air filters

To receive a bigger surface area and reduced resistance to air flow in your air conditioning filter, there are some kinds of filters that are four to five inches wide which are pleated and folded like an accordion. These filters admit higher efficiency and upper MERV ratings, which make them able to get rid of the littlest particles of dirt while even offsetting odors.

Humidifiers and dehumidifiers

Having excessive humidity and having too little humidity in your home can both be tricky. To escape mold build-up or respiratory issues, Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning offers whole-home humidity products that are the best solution to any indoor air quality issues.

One-inch air filters

Little filters should be changed every so often, depending on pets, the outside environment in Bishop or the number of people living in your home. When your filter is dirty and isn’t swapped out often, it works more than it needs to and can produce poor air quality.

Germicidal Lights

Mold and bacteria grow quite easily in modern, energy efficient homes. When these allergens mix with our breathing air, they can generate health and allergy problems for many people in your family. Ultraviolet lights kill the DNA in mold, fungi, microbes and spores inside the coils of your system, keeping them from moving through the air in your home.

Electrostatic air filters

These filters generate a strong static charge as air passes through them, gathering tiny particles that would otherwise be permitted through with expendable filters. Electrostatic filters are washable, but while they don’t need replacement, they need cleaning just as often.

Whole home solution

The PureAir Air Purification System is a whole-home cooling answer that uses photocatalytic oxidation and a high-level efficiency carbon filter to resist germs and bacteria, airborne particles and chemical odors, as well as other indoor pollutants.

Bishop Heating & Air Conditioning is here to make sure that your spring indoor air quality is the finest that it can be. If you have any questions about what option is best for you this spring, give us a call at 760-784-9034 to chat with one of our indoor air quality experts.