Home Improvements to Stop Winter Colds

With the weather turning chilly here in Havertown and Springfield, PA, you’re likely bracing for the annual waves of winter colds to hit, as well as taking steps to keep your family healthy. Our household HVAC system can play a surprisingly large role in that. Indoor air quality upgrades and similar installations can help cut down on winter colds, stopping germs and viruses in their tracks and helping you and your family lead happier, healthier lives. Here’s a brief list of options you may want to consider.

Humidifiers

Dry air is a scourge every winter, since moisture gets leached out of the air as temperatures drop. In addition to that dry itchy feeling on your skin and the constant threat of static electricity, low humidity can dry out your mucus membranes, leading to an increased risk of a cold. A humidifier can help stop that from happening, as well as adding moisture to your indoor air and keeping your household much more comfortable.

UV Air Purifiers

UV air purifiers are specifically designed to stop germs in their tracks. It creates a sheet of ultraviolet light across the apex to your heating and air conditioning ducts, which kills germs in the air as it goes through its cycle. Over time, your whole house is “scrubbed clean” of germs in the air, helping you stay healthy.

Maintenance Sessions

You may find it hard to believe, but a simple maintenance session on your heater will remove dust and contaminants and replace the air filter, helping your system clean out germs and other contaminants. It also helps your heater function more efficiently, which will pay big dividends as winter comes upon us. For more home improvements to stop winter colds, give the experts at WM Henderson Inc. a call today. We’ll point you in the right direction!