The holiday season is here, and now is the time to prepare your Harvey, Louisiana, home for the barrage of holiday guests, parties, and family. Whether you’re planning on having a full house or just entertaining close friends this holiday season, ensuring your home is safe is critical. Make your holidays happy and healthy by following the four tips listed below.
Maintain Proper Humidity Levels
Running your heater to keep your guests warm when the weather is cold can dry out the air, leading to scratchy throats, dried-out nasal passages and an increased risk for illness. Consider running a humidifier to boost moisture levels, but don’t go much higher than 40%. Too much moisture in the air, just like too little, can also negatively affect comfort and health.
Change Your Air Filters
Your air filters are meant to trap dust, debris, dander, and allergens and keep them from entering your home’s air. Yet the only way for filters to work effectively is if they’re changed regularly. Doing so improves your indoor air quality by reducing allergens; it also improves your HVAC system’s airflow.
Check for Leaks
Winter storms, leaky pipes, and even untended-to plumbing problems can lead to water damage and moisture accumulating in your home. Not only can this extra moisture damage your home’s air quality, but it can also interrupt the fun and festivities when you have to address wet walls and carpets caused by water problems.
Get Your HVAC System Serviced
Having your HVAC system regularly maintained — including a routine check before the holiday hustle and bustle — improves your chances of preventing breakdowns when you need your system the most. These periodic inspections can also improve indoor air quality, reduce allergy and asthma symptoms, and ensure that your system is heating your home properly and evenly.
Make sure your home is a healthy holiday destination for friends and family. Contact Bryans United Air Conditioning at 504-208-2071 today to schedule a routine HVAC inspection.
Whether you’re planning on having a full house or just entertaining close friends this holiday season, ensuring your home is safe is critical.
