Is Your Florida Home Stuffy? Improve the Airflow!

Are you finding that your home in Punta Gorda, Florida, feels stuffy or uncomfortable? Poor airflow could be the culprit. If your vents are blocked or your ductwork is leaking, you’ll experience a decrease in refreshing air flowing through your home. Not only will your home be stuffy, but the stagnant air has the potential to make your family sick. Let’s look at several ways that you can improve the airflow in your Florida home.

Check Your Vents and Registers

Furniture, rugs, and wall hangings can sometimes inadvertently block the vents and registers. As a result, they can prevent air from blowing through them. Periodically check all vents and registers to see if they’re clear. Cleaning them of dust and debris will also help to improve airflow.

Schedule HVAC Maintenance

The ductwork that runs through your home may be prone to cracks that allow air to leak out before reaching your living spaces. Schedule an appointment to have your ductwork and your HVAC system serviced. As a result, your HVAC system will move and circulate air more freely.

Install an Attic Fan

Hot, stuffy air rises and can get trapped inside the attic, making your home feel hot and uncomfortable. Install an attic fan to help ventilate that stagnant air to the outside.

Use the Exhaust and Ceiling Fans

Kitchens and bathrooms often trap hot, moist air, and those rooms can get quite stuffy. Make sure that your kitchen has a sufficient exhaust fan to expel hot air. Your bathroom should also have a good exhaust fan to reduce moist air and prevent microbial growth.

If you haven’t already, install ceiling fans around your home. Simply moving the air around can greatly improve the airflow, making your home feel much more comfortable.

With these simple strategies, you can improve the airflow in your house and make it feel less stuffy. To schedule an appointment to have your ductwork cleaned or to inquire about a maintenance agreement, call All American Heating & Cooling today at (941) 451-5228.

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