While you may not be able to see it, the truth is, the air inside your home may not only be polluted, but it may also be dangerous. Many homeowners struggle with indoor air quality issues, and sadly, most don’t even realize that they have a problem until they end up sick.

It’s important to monitor the air quality in your home for a number of reasons, but the main reason is that your home acts as an air trap; regardless of your ventilation, the air inside of your home can become stagnant and microscopic organisms, mold particles and dust can all accumulate quickly, making it not only difficult to breathe, but also dangerous to breathe.

One of the best ways to keep these harmful particles from settling in your home, however, is to use air filters. Air filters come in a variety of styles and strengths, but the vast majority are used at vent openings to keep dust, debris and allergens from circulating inside your home. While home air filter manufacturers make claims regarding the ability to filter out tiny particles, most common homeowners who don’t have pets or allergies will be able to benefit from purchasing and installing inexpensive, 30-day disposable air filters.

If you do have pets or allergies, you may want to invest in stronger air filters that need to be changed less often, but that may cost more. Stronger filters can generally help to clear homes of mold spores and microbials that can cause health problems. In addition, if you have pets, it’s important to keep in mind that they may spread hair, dander and other debris around the house, and having strong filters can help to rid your home of these problems.

Another reason for installing air filters is that they can keep your air conditioning and heating systems working at peak condition all year long. Blocked or clogged air filters can make a system work harder over time, reducing efficiency and increasing work load. Clogged and blocked air filters can also cause debris to build up, and during cooler months when homeowners tend to run their heating systems, these filters can even cause fires.

Of course, once an air filter is clogged, it won’t be able to collect dust, debris and allergens as well, ultimately rendering it useless. One of the most telltale signs of a clogged air filter is the build up of gray or black debris in the center and warped edges on the sides. A clogged air filter may also cause swings in temperature or HVAC system malfunction at intermittent times.

If you’re unsure of what kind of air filtration your home needs, or if you’re having a hard time installing an air purification filter in your home, you may need to call an air quality specialist who can help. Most air quality specialists will be able to use sophisticated technologies to test the indoor air quality of your home, allowing you to know exactly how serious the problem may be. From there, your air quality specialist can recommend and install systems and filters that are designed especially for your home’s needs.

One Hour Air Conditioning in Durham offers many heating and A/C services to their customers. Some of these include zone heating systems, A/C maintenance, ensuring indoor air quality, and HVAC services.