A Halloween party can be a lot of fun, no matter what your age. One thing to consider when planning this year’s Halloween party though, is the impact it might have on your HVAC system and energy bills. Using these indoor air quality tips, you can keep your family comfy and healthy and your HVAC system working well. In addition to indoor air quality tips, a lot of these ideas will also improve the efficiency of your HVAC system — no black magic needed!
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Managing Heat at Your Halloween Party
In addition to indoor air quality concerns that come with the use of special effects like fog machines, one way your HVAC system is affected by a Halloween party is the frequent opening of doors. Rather than leaving the door open, you can use decorations, lights, and signs to let kids know they should come up and knock. Keeping the door closed more will keep your HVAC from working too hard and it also doubles as one of our indoor air quality tips. After all, fall air can carry a lot of allergens, and the more you let them in, the more they can affect your indoor air quality.
You will also want to think about how a party can increase heat in a space. With a lot of people in a space — especially if they are moving around and dancing — you won’t need as much heat as you otherwise would. So, when thinking about the indoor air quality tips to apply, you should also think about turning down your HVAC system during a big party.
Fog Machines, Candles, and Oil Lamps: Indoor Air Quality Tips
Finally, in terms of indoor air quality tips, you should be aware of how Halloween decorations and special effects can impact air quality. Fog machines, candles, and oil-burning lamps are the big ones. In terms of fog machines, the misting variety is a little better, but they do increase humidity, which can make it more difficult for your HVAC system to manage the temperature. One of the biggest Halloween party indoor air quality tips, though, is to avoid fog machines that use “fog juice” instead. These put a lot of pollutants into the air. If you do opt to use this kind of fog machine, you should replace your air filter soon after.
In fact, changing your air filter is one of the smartest, but most effective, indoor air quality tips for the fall. It is always good to change your air filter often, but the fall is an especially good time to update air filters as new allergens are in the air and you are getting ready to use the furnace often, blasting air that has been stagnant all summer through your home. One more related indoor air quality tip is to research types of air filters when you next replace yours and consider using a more effective filter or adding an air purification unit to your heating & air conditioning set up.
Contact Galmiche & Sons for More on Indoor Air Quality Tips
For more information about indoor air quality tips to keep your family healthy and comfy this fall, contact your St. Louis heating & air conditioning experts today.
