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Home/Indoor Air Quality/The Importance of Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality
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The Importance of Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality

Ever wondered what the “V” in HVAC stands for? If you guessed “ventilation” you’re correct! Proper ventilation is necessary for staying warm and comfortable indoors during the winter months. On average, people in the U.S. spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. While your furnace works hard to keep you warm, it doesn’t always result in the best indoor air quality.

During this season, contaminants have no way to escape your home. These pollutants can cause poor air quality, which can negatively affect on you and your family members with scratchy throats, headaches, allergies and general discomfort. Here are a few additional reasons why proper ventilation is important for your home:

  • Reduce condensation: If the moisture inside your home isn’t controlled, it can cause your wallpaper to peel, mildew and mold to form and structural damage to your wooden supports. This happens when humid air cools quickly and can’t hold all of the moisture. This moisture moves to the coldest surface, usually your windows, forming water droplets. Proper ventilation will regulate the temperature inside your home and control those moisture levels.
  • Protect against allergens, respiratory issues and asthma: Without good ventilation, pollen, dust and other irritants become trapped inside your home and make those who suffer from allergies uncomfortable. Similarly, the build-up of damp and moldy conditions inside your home contributes to the development of asthma and other respiratory issues. Proper ventilation removes large particles from the air and supplies the home with adequate amounts of fresh air.
  • Decrease VOC concentrations: Volatile organic compounds are emissions that come from chemicals in household cleaners, paints and furnishings. They become highly toxic in high concentrations and it’s nearly impossible to completely remove them from indoor air.

Knowing how to properly ventilate your home will remove contaminants and provide your home with high quality indoor air. Here are a few options to consider:

  • Upgrade or replace your HVAC filters: This is something you can easily do on your own. First, locate your filters, count how many you have and determine their size. Consider upgrading your filters with a high MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) rating. This might increase your energy use as it causes your HVAC system to work a little harder, but it will ensure much cleaner air flowing inside your home. Strive to change your filters on a monthly basis. A good rule of thumb is to change them with the arrival of your utility bill.
  • Schedule a routine duct cleaning: Ask your HVAC professional about scheduling a routine duct cleaning. These cleanings are essential for stripping away dust and other unwanted particles that build-up on the inner walls of your ductwork. The more build-up you have, the more contaminated air, bad odors and mold may infiltrate into your home causing serious illness.
  • Consider a whole-home filtration system: If someone in your household experiences severe asthma, allergies or respiratory issues, you may want to invest in a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system to make the air inside your home as clean as possible. While they may seem expensive, they are a strong investment in your family’s long-term health.

If you have questions about the indoor air quality within your home and how to improve it, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!

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Categories: Indoor Air Quality

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18:58 30 Sep 20
Very professional, courteous team who did a meticulous job replacing hot water heater. Highly recommend.
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14:31 24 Sep 20
Great service. tech arrived exactly in the time promised and repaired unit quickly and at a fair price.
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20:00 29 Jul 20
I had the pleasure of working with Lance for the last few months and I cannot be any happier. He is very professional, honest and great to work with. Do yourself a favor and give these guys a call for all your HVAC needs.
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18:44 30 Jun 20
We needed a mini-split ductless system put in to provide HVAC to some space that was not in the original ducting plan for our house. Jason and his team worked well with us, listened to our desires, came on time, and finished our project earlier than estimated. They were efficient, thoughtful in their work, and got done before the heat of the day really settled in at our house. We were very pleased with their work.
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Hyper-Responsive, very thorough, very trustworthy, professional and dependable.These are my go to from now til the day I die.
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Custom Klimates installed our new outside condensor unit and did a great job! The pricing was competitive and they managed our warranty replacement thru the manufacturer. The job was completed quickly andwe are enjoying our new a/c unit.
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19:13 06 Apr 20
Showed up on time and quickly replaced my waterheater at a reasonable price and cleaned up after they were done...very wekl done. Thanks Lance and Tim...you guys rock!!!
Mark Cox
Mark Cox
01:15 22 Oct 19
Jason has great customer service and installed a mini split system in our basement. He was professional and reasonable. They waited for me to finish the basement with the drywall before they came back. It was a fairly smooth process. I would recommend them. Also the mini Split looks pretty good.
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Ann Caren
Ann Caren
13:20 17 Aug 18
My 21 year old HVAC system has been struggling for a few years. Recently though temps were above 85 degrees in our house. Jason and Luis came out on a service call. What I had hoped would be a simple freon charge turned out to be a complete system replacement...to my advantage. With my leak and the phasing out of the R22 refrigerant replacing was the way to go. Jason was great about explaining everything including my financing options. When install day came Luis and Jason were very professional and stuck around after install to make sure the new unit worked. Even repaired a faulty wire outside at the condensing unit and installed a new return inside my house. Will definitely recommend.
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Brannon came out a diagnosed the issue right away. Our air exchanger was back up and running with out issues with in the hour. Thanks so much!
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From my first phone to the completion of installation, Jason and his team provided outstanding customer service. All questions were answered, installation was quick and clean, and pricing was excellent considering the service provided. I would highly recommend Custom Klimates to anyone with HVAC needs.
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14:34 03 Jul 18
Brannon was awesome! Explained everything! Not looking to buy another A/C unit soon. Will I definitely recommend!
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As a property manager and homeowner, I highly recommend them for both residential and commercial. Can't beat the service!
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Very pleased with my new air conditioning unit. Work men very pleasant and efficient.
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18:49 23 Jun 18
Brandon and Louis are the bomb, friendly, professional, and fast. The are proficient at what they do. My house is cool again and they walk you through everything about the new system. Thank you for the hard work to make my home comfortable again. Custom klimates is the way to go!
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The Jones House is Cool again!!! Thank You Brandon and Louis did an outstanding job! Very professional and fast, great people, great service, and hard workers! Thank you so much!
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Prompt, professional and efficient. I’m a little biased because I’ve known these guys for years, but no other HVAC company would take care of my family a well as they do while I’m away.Without any reservation I would recommend Custom Klimates for any of your needs.
Ryan M.
Ryan M.
01:05 19 Jun 18
Update: 06/18/2018Our AC condenser went out unexpectedly late on Saturday, Father’s Day Weekend. Tim, Jason & Brannon worked diligently to get AC back into our house. They provided us with portable units until they were able to get the required parts and had me up and running in no time. I can’t brag enough of what a phenomenal job this team has done for my family and having two toddlers and a newborn in the house they couldn’t have been quicker! They maintained constant communication and made sure it was done correctly! An amazing tidbit of information that was tremendous was that the Custom Klimates team registers the warranty on their installed products on the behalf of the home owner in getting the full benefits of the warranty of the installed system and in our case a full 10 year warranty on our Bryant system. May the LORD Jesus bless this amazing team!!!05/12/2018:Let me tell you, we had our entire HVAC system replaced in July of 2017 and I can’t say enough great things about the team at Custom Klimates. In an emergency they came through with incredible speed and workmanship. Tim, the owner carries incredible integrity and character. He and Jason, the General Manager, educated me on everything I could possibly know and more about my system. I highly recommend Tim and his staff to provide you with the highest of customer friendly service to exceed any of your expectations! If there happens to arise an issue be quick to get in touch with Tim and he will go the furthest possible distance to personally see through an issue. LORD bless Tim and the team at Custom Klimates!
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Great service! The tech was VERY knowledgeable, on time, friendly and explained the problem and solutions very clearly. Thanks James!
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Needed HVAC system replacement last month.They were quick to respond,very competitive on price and did professional job.These guys are the ones to call for A/C !!!!!
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They did a great job and here is why:• They were affordable.• They were quick to respond to my need.• They were punctual in arriving to my house.• They called ahead of time to let me know when they were arriving to make sure I was home and ready to receive them.• They were friendly and asked questions so they could best assess the situation.• They offered payments via cash, check, or credit card.• They provided follow up after their visit and consultation.• They were affordable.
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As a Commercial Property Manager, I am always looking for a reliable person/company to help with HVAC needs at my shopping centers. Custom Klimates is always eager to help and they have a quick turnaround with anything I ask of them. Whether it is something as simple as an inspection of a unit or a full blown replacement, I know that it will be done right and on time and at a good price. I also always recommend their services to my tenants in case they need someone to help them with the HVAC maintenance. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
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Recently, Custom Klimates installed two new air conditioning systems in our home. Both systems included the A/C condenser on the outside of our home as well as the air handler on the inside. Tim and his crew of technicians also installed additional ductwork that was required to adequately expand coverage of the system in the upstairs area of our home. The entire Custom Klimates staff was extremely professional with all aspects of the installation process and answered all our questions as the job progressed. In short, they went above and beyond to ensure that we were fully satisfied. I strongly recommend Custom Klimates to anyone needing air conditioning system work.
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