Improve the Indoor Air in Your Arizona Home by Thanksgiving

Dreaming of a cozy Thanksgiving gathering but worried about stuffy indoor air? You’re not alone!

Arizona’s dry climate can sometimes make indoor air quality (IAQ) a challenge.

But fear not! With a few simple steps and the help of Mason Pro Services, your Chandler home will be the perfect haven for family and friends this holiday season.

Let Mason Pro Services help you control the temperature and air quality in your home to keep your guests comfortable.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Maricopa County

Whether you are planning festivities for a crowd or the immediate family, consider including indoor air in the party preparations.

You can count on us at Mason Pro Services to bring your Mesa home’s indoor air quality up to par before the big day. We can provide solutions tailored to eliminate allergens, odors, dust, and other contaminants in your home environment. After all, your guests should notice the delightful scents emanating from your kitchen on Thanksgiving Day, not musty, smoky, or other unpleasant odors.

Air devoid of particulate matter, like pet dander and dust, will help everyone, especially those with respiratory problems or allergies, feel comfortable and breathe easier.

8 Tips for Cleaner Air

We have compiled a list of tips to help you improve your indoor air before Thanksgiving Day. Several are do-it-yourself recommendations, and a few require professional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) assistance.

1. Change Your Air Filter

If the air filter in your HVAC unit is dirty, it will reduce heating and cooling efficiency and will not trap particles effectively. It will allow dust, pollen, and other contaminants to circulate through your living space.

Inspect your air filter every month and replace it if it is dirty.

Your HVAC system’s instruction manual should include information about how often you should install a new filter.

2. Ventilate Your Home

Ventilation moves the stale air out of the house and brings fresh air in. It is an easy and essential step in reducing indoor air pollution. 

Open windows before guests arrive if the weather permits and the outdoor pollution level is low.

Exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom can help remove fumes and moisture.

3. Clean Regularly

Dust or vacuum floors, furniture, ceilings where dust webs form, ceiling fans, window sills, and other areas where dirt collects. Regular cleaning will reduce the time and effort you spend making your home spotless before the holiday.

Wipe down registers and grilles that cover your air vents. Remove the covers from the vents twice annually for a thorough cleaning. Soak them in warm water and dish soap. Rinse and dry them before reinstalling.

4. Minimize Indoor Pollutants

Cleaning and personal hygiene products, paints, pesticides, and other materials that off-gas chemicals worsen indoor air quality. Air fresheners and scented items also may pollute your living space while adding a pleasant scent.

Consider using natural cleaning products and storing harsh chemicals in your shed or garage.

5. Control Humidity

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends an indoor humidity level between 30 and 50 percent.

A consistently lower level can increase your risk of dry skin, nosebleeds, sore throats, and static electric shocks. It also can warp wood floors and furniture. High humidity can worsen respiratory issues and create the perfect environment for mold, bacteria, and dust mites.

A humidifier adds moisture to your indoor air. A dehumidifier removes moisture and lowers the humidity.

A portable dehumidifier or humidifier will improve the humidity level in one room of your Chandler, home.  At Mason Pro Services, we can balance the humidity level throughout your house by installing a whole-home humidifier or dehumidifier.

6. Maintain Your HVAC System

Preventative maintenance contributes to good indoor air quality and HVAC system efficiency, extending lifespan and reducing the risk of breakdowns.

During a tune-up, our technicians inspect and clean your system, adjust components, and remove dirt and grime that might otherwise circulate through your home.

We recommend an annual cooling system checkup in the spring and a fall heating system tune-up.

7. Clean Your Air Ducts

Conditioned air can stir up dust, dirt, insect parts, mold, and other allergens that accumulate in your ductwork. As it flows into your living space, the debris rides along.

Our qualified technicians at Mason Pro Services use powerful vacuums and other industry-approved tools to remove every particle inside your ductwork. Duct cleaning takes a few hours to complete, depending on the size of our home and ductwork complexity, and can significantly improve indoor air.

Schedule duct cleaning with us to help your guests breathe easier on Thanksgiving Day.

8. Install an Air Purifier

Air purifiers capture and eliminate airborne contaminants, using everything from ultraviolet (UV) light to ions that make particles heavier and easier to capture and destroy.