The heat and humidity in Tampa can lead to troubles with indoor air quality! I run the central a/c just about year round.
- Due to the considerable cost of cooling, it’s necessary to keep the household sealed up tight and avoid energy waste.
I’ve substituted the windows and exterior doors and carefully caulked and weatherstripped. I’ve insulted the attic and encapsulated the crawl space; Preventing the cooled air from leaking out helps to reduce demands on the a/c. However, I’ve also eliminated natural ventilation, but since there is rarely an opportunity to open the windows and welcome in fresh air, the same stale air remains trapped in the house, then there is no way to get rid of contaminants such as dust, dander, mold spores and bacteria; Even cooking smells are contained indoors and linger… When my youngsters started complaining of headaches and sneezing every time the a/c started up, I knew I needed to take action. I contacted a local Tampa Heating and Air Conditioning provider, explained my troubles and asked for suggestions. He recommended the upgrade of an energy reclaimy ventilator, then an ERV introduces a steady influx of fresh air and extracts the stale air without energy waste. It helps to get rid of pollutants, viruses, smells and even excess humidity. I’ve noticed that I don’t need to vacuum or dust as often. The a/c isn’t forced to run as often, and I’m paying considerably less in daily daily bills… Because of the addition of the ERV, my family is breathing cleaner, healthier air, and my friend and I are suffering from fewer health troubles, sleeping better at night and feeling more productive during the afternoon.