Most of us have experienced a stuffy nose at some point in our lives — and isn’t it frustrating when you can’t fully breathe and take in fresh air? Well, it’s just as frustrating for your home to be blocked off from fresh air when you don’t have the proper amount of ventilation. In fact, there can be several reasons why you need to ensure that your home gets enough air.
Ventilation Prevents Mold
If there are not enough spots for air to enter and leave your home, your humidity levels can rise when moisture is left without a way to exit your home. This is especially true for basements and bathrooms when moisture levels are already high in the first place.
If moisture is left in certain areas of your home without ventilation, mildew and mold can develop and create bigger problems for both your home and health.
Ventilation Improves Indoor Air Quality
Besides moisture, proper ventilation can remove smoke, cooking odors, and other unwanted air particles from your home. Think about it — if you don’t run your fan when cooking, your kitchen and nearby rooms end up filled with smoke and oil odors that can linger for hours — if not days — and irritate your allergies.
By using proper ventilation methods, such as exhaust fans, you can improve your indoor air quality and ensure your home is comfortable and healthy year-round.
Whether you’re in need of a single exhaust fan or want to add a whole-home ventilation system to your house, the experts at Tri-City Heating and Cooling are here to help. Give a call today at (203) 303-5700 for more information.