3 Ways Windows Can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Air pollution is not limited to the outdoors. Unfortunately, it can also be found within the four walls of your home. That’s why it’s incredibly important to make sure your indoor air quality is in top condition, or else you are going to invite a host of possibly serious problems to your home. 

In this article, our specialists reveal three ways you can improve your indoor air quality using your windows.

1. Open your windows as much as possible. Operable windows like sliding and double hung are excellent means of natural ventilation. Casements, which hinge on one side and swing outward to open, are also great at catching side breezes on warmer days. On cold days, these windows seal tight when wind blows against them, meaning you will not have to stress about being cold in winter months. At the same time, these windows bring in copious amounts of daylight that can illuminate your living spaces.

2. Remove window treatments. Poor indoor air quality can trigger allergy symptoms and asthma attacks and cause other respiratory complications. If you want cool, fresh air to circulate throughout your home, especially during sweltering summer days, ditch your curtains, drapes or other window treatments. That will also help reduce air pollutants that are lingering indoors.

3. Install energy-efficient windows. Old windows with cracked panes and rotted framing contribute to indoor air pollutants. If you have these windows in certain areas in your home, it is best to have them replaced with energy-efficient windows, which are excellent at regulating humidity and minimizing drafts.

Contact Us for Your Energy Efficiency Needs

For indoor air quality and energy efficiency solutions in the Sacramento area, look no further than California Energy Consultant Service. Our specialists offer a wide range of services, from window installation to ductwork replacement. Give us a call today at (916) 993-5000 or fill out our online form to get in touch with our team.