Along with ice, snow, and freezing temperatures, winter brings new strains of the cold and flu. While eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise can help your body fight off disease, maintaining your heating system can help you stay healthy this winter. Below are a few HVAC maintenance tips that can improve your indoor air quality.

How the HVAC System Can Keep You Healthy This Winter

1. Change the Filter

Mold, pollen, and other contaminants in the air can trigger serious reactions in some people, which can make you more susceptible to catching a cold or flu. The air filter in your heating system will remove most pollutants from the air so your immune system can protect you from winter viruses. Many high-quality air filters can even remove airborne viruses directly from the air.

2. Install a Humidifier

Viruses thrive in high-moisture environments, so installing a humidifier can make it difficult for diseases to survive. Single-room humidifiers can dry out especially damp rooms, but they might be impractical if you have high humidity in every room. In these cases, your HVAC contractor may recommend installing a whole-house humidifier as part of your heating system.

3. Use an Air Purifier

Many manufacturers offer extremely effective purifiers that can draw dirt, pollen, and viruses directly from the air. Paired with a high-quality HVAC filter, air purifiers can essentially remove almost all viruses and other dangerous elements from your home. If a member of your family brings the cold or flu home from work, having an air purifier can keep the disease from spreading.

Whether the heating system needs emergency repairs or just some routine maintenance, Haas Heating and Cooling offers reliable service and a reputation you can trust. They’ve built a reputation throughout Ohio’s Navarre County for exceptional service and prompt repairs using only the most advanced equipment on the market. Visit their website for more on their HVAC services or call (330) 844-9303 to schedule an inspection.