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Your home is your haven. But sometimes it might
not feel like one. One part of the house might
be uncomfortably hot and stuffy. Another can seem
chilly and drafty. Why can’t every room
feel “just right” all the time? Besides,
do u know that some buildings and homes indoor
air pollution level can be 2 to 5 times greater
than outdoors.
Be it ever so humble, your home is actually a
complex ecosystem. Your family lifestyle, environmental
factors and more combine to affect how comfortable
you feel at home. Among the myriad factors that
affect home comfort, these might be most significant:
People notice discomfort with a temperature change
of only 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Yet basic science
dictates that a heating and cooling system controlled
by a single thermostat (the scenario found in
most homes) is inadequate to provide consistent
temperature control room to room and level to
level.
Humidity:
Whether you suffer static shock when turning on
a light switch, or get concerned about condensation
weeping off your windows, the level of moisture
in the air has a strong influence on your comfort
and health — not to mention the durability
of your house.
Indoor air quality:
Pets, dust, odors — all can taint the air
inside your home and affect your comfort level.
And don’t forget Mother Nature, whose temperature
swings, air pressure and moisture level extremes
all influence home comfort on a daily, even minute-to-minute
basis. Truth is, earlier generations were forced
to endure plenty of discomfort at home. Fortunately,
we modern-day homeowners have options.
Good maintenance and ventilation are keys to keeping
the indoor air pollution under control. With regular
maintenance and having the filters changed frequently
can ensure you a healthy indoor environment.
Installing an air purifier and dehumidifier will
help to keep cleaner, fresh air circulatring and
to keep humidity levels in the comfortable 30
to 60 percent range.
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