Why Proper Ventilation is Key for Summer Comfort in Seattle Homes
Have you considered how the ventilation in your home affects your summer comfort? It can be easy to overlook this crucial part of what keeps your HVAC system performing at its best. Ready Energy Solutions, your trusted go-to partner with years of expertise in heating and cooling, is here to shine a light on ways to improve your home’s comfort during the hottest months of the year without breaking the bank. Read on to discover why proper ventilation is key.
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality not only affects your home’s comfort but also directly impacts your health and well-being. Poor ventilation decreases indoor air quality, allowing contaminants and other allergens to accumulate. Seattle’s high humidity can cause a host of problems for your household. In addition to exacerbating allergy symptoms and other respiratory ailments, high humidity levels in your home create the perfect environment for mold growth.
Mold can devastate the structural integrity of your home and your health. Long-term mold exposure can lead to serious health issues. For those with a compromised immune system, black mold exposure can also cause a fungal infection in the airways and throughout the body.
Some common symptoms of mold exposure include:
- Headaches
- Memory problems
- Coordination issues
- Anxiety
- Delirium
- Brain Fog
- Worsened asthma symptoms
- Changes in mood and emotions
- Chronic pain
Don’t worry, though. Ready Energy Solutions can help! You can improve your indoor air quality and protect the long-term performance of your HVAC system with our expertly installed home
air filtration solutions. Our friendly team also offers
air purification and
humidity control solutions to keep your home comfortable and safe so you and your loved ones can breathe easier.
Change Your Air Filter
Adequate airflow is essential for the performance and longevity of your air conditioner. It is also the key to keeping your monthly energy bills down without sacrificing comfort. When was the last time you changed your air filter? This simple maintenance step is quick and easy for anyone to do and significantly affects airflow and indoor air quality. We recommend replacing the air filter at least once every three months for optimal efficiency.
Dust, pet dander, and other airborne pollutants accumulate on your air filter over time, reducing the amount of airflow throughout your HVAC system. If left unresolved, clogs can form from all of the trapped debris. This can lead to problems such as reduced cool air blowing from your vents, or cause issues such as a frozen evaporator coil, and create the need for costly
repairs or even a complete system shutdown when you need your AC to work the most.
Maximize Your Comfort
Create more airflow in your home by strategically opening internal doors to allow more air to circulate. Consider using ceiling fans to distribute cool air more evenly, boosting your HVAC system's performance without adding strain on the system and driving energy consumption up significantly. Use exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms to reduce excess heat and moisture. These simple steps will also help reduce your cooling costs and make your home much more comfortable throughout the summer!
We’re Here for You
At Ready Energy Solutions, our certified technicians are not just experts in their field; they’re also dedicated to providing friendly service and delivering long-lasting HVAC solutions tailored to the unique needs of your home or business. You can trust us to understand the importance of proper summer home ventilation in Seattle, WA, for your comfort and health. We’re here to provide the security and peace of mind you need, knowing that your home is in good hands. Call us today at
206-750-7020 to schedule service!
