Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Minnesota Homes

While Minnesota winters can sometimes be beautiful, they can also lead to air quality challenges within the home. Cold indoor air doesn't hold much moisture, and that’s a problem.

Worse still, when it's heated, it can dry out even more. As humidity drops to around 10% to 20%, it leads to various issues with the skin and respiratory system. It may also lead to increased trapping of things like dust and allergens. 

If your family experiences asthma flare-ups, dry skin allergies, or sore throats during the winter, this page can provide helpful information. Many Minnesota homeowners are in the same boat and face similar problems every year, but below we explain how you can avoid them with the right HVAC setup. 

Common Indoor Air Quality Issues in Minnesota. 

Here are some of the most common indoor air quality issues our Minnesota heating and air conditioning clients experience:

  1. Dry air. Dry air leads to things like cracked lips, irritation of the sinuses, and sore throats. It can also dry out the nasal passages, worsening respiratory infections.
  2. Dirty ductwork. Without proper ductwork, insulation, or HVAC maintenance, dust and debris can enter the home more easily and circulate.
  3. Poor ventilation. Some heating and cooling systems in MN have poor ventilation, which limits the amount of fresh air coming in from outside.
  4. Allergies and dust. Dust mites, pollen remnants, and other allergens can accumulate and circulate in sealed homes, worsening the impact.

How MD's Heating & Air can help

As a family-owned business, we understand the unique challenges Minnesota homeowners face with their heating and cooling systems. Fortunately, we have more than a decade of experience, helping clients with HVAC installation. Furthermore, we can help you enhance your interior environment, making it more comfortable and healthy. Here's what we do:

Professional cleaning and sealing

We work with you to professionally clean and seal your ductwork installation. Our team removes dust and allergens that build up over time and can cause health problems in your family.

Duct sealing is the technique we use to seal your ducts and prevent unwanted air from entering from outside. This improves air purity within the system and allows your filters to do their jobs.

Duct cleaning, on the other hand, removes debris and allergens from the inside of ducts themselves. This is so they don't get blown around your home. 

Improved air filtration

We improve air filtration by upgrading the filters associated with your HVAC system. These are designed to prevent pet dander, pollen, and other small particulates from entering your home. Because these comprise such a high concentration of airborne pollutants, it's critical to remove them. 

Whole-home humidifiers

If necessary, we may recommend a whole-home humidifier. These add moisture to the air, allowing you to maintain humidity at a comfortable level between 30% and 45%. When you increase humidity, it can reduce symptoms like:

  • Dry eyes
  • Skin
  • Sore throats

It can also reduce the incidence of static electricity. For asthma sufferers, it makes breathing easier, and reduces the incidence of colds and flu. 

HVAC improvements

Finally, MD can help with HVAC improvements. We can repair or maintain your existing system or provide upgrades that give you a more sustainable future.

One of the key interventions during the winter is to properly humidify the air. Humidification is something that people sometimes worry about because of high humidity in places like bathrooms and kitchens. But a properly calibrated system just adds a regular level of humidity to the air so you can breathe easily without having to worry about condensation, even in Minnesota's freezing cold winters. 

Imagine breathing easier this winter

Many Minnesota homeowners become accustomed to health issues during winter that it becomes almost normal. However, at MD's Heating & Air, we're here to say it's not normal at all. In fact, it's something you can do something about. All you need is the right setup and systems. 

Ultimately, we want you to imagine enjoying a cosy, comfortable winter and festive season with your family without having to worry about asthma, dry skin, or the sniffles. Fortunately, our team is here to help you. We provide honest advice and a reliable service to people in the St Paul and Minneapolis area. We're local, so we can be with you within hours in an emergency. 

Contact our team today for a complimentary consultation and a quote. We can provide you with an air quality assessment and inform you about the necessary improvements for your system. We can also provide you with general advice on how to prepare your HVAC system for freezing winter weather.