How often do you leave your home closed in the middle of summer? It’s okay to close the blinds and curtains during peak sunlight hours, as this will help keep your home cool, but don’t leave your windows shut all day long.
Why is Ventilation Important?
Ventilation is critical to home comfort and indoor air quality. We spend nearly 90% of our lives indoors, mostly in our homes. Improve your comfort and air quality by investing in better ventilation practices.
Types of Ventilation
Natural
Natural ventilation can be achieved by simply opening your windows or doors. You might think this is a terrible idea in the middle of summer, but you don’t need to leave them open all day long, just in the early mornings and evenings, when the temperatures are still comfortable.
This will allow fresh air to circulate throughout your home so that you won’t be stuck with stale and musty air all summer.
Fans
Ceiling and exhaust fans are another great way to improve ventilation in your home. Ceiling fans are best for your home’s bedrooms, offices, and living spaces. Make sure that they are turned onto their “summer” setting so that they rotate counterclockwise and force air down into the room rather than toward the ceiling.
Exhaust fans are great for bathrooms and kitchens where either a lot of heat or moisture is generated. These fans specialize in extracting heat and moisture from the air, leaving you with dry, cool air instead.
If you have any questions about ventilation or indoor air quality, don’t hesitate to contact the experts at ACS Home Services. Contact us today to prevent the minor annoyance of poor indoor air quality from becoming a significant problem.
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