How to work from home—and get some fresh air!

The pandemic has forced many companies to restructure so their employees can work remotely. This means that many of these workers are now putting in long days—and sometimes nights—at home, where the air may be highly polluted. Whether you’ve been working from home or not, we have a few tips to help you improve your indoor air quality and make your workspace more efficient.

The air we breathe is full of micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses and moulds that are invisible to the naked eye. These micro-organisms also live on surfaces, on our skin and in our hair. Poor ventilation and excess moisture create a breeding ground for these micro-organisms, which in large numbers can affect our air quality and impact our health and well-being. For example, they can increase the risk of respiratory problems and cause fatigue, headaches and difficulty concentrating, all of which can make it harder to work efficiently. And if you spend a long time in an unventilated space, you may be exposed to higher concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by breathing and other human activities.

Air exchangers: A must-have to improve the air quality in your home

There are many things you can do to keep the air healthy in your home, such as turning your range hood or bathroom fan on when you cook, shower or bathe, avoiding household products that contain toxic compounds and keeping your space clean. Another good idea is to install an air exchanger, which can cycle through all the air in your home in just a few hours. This means it:

  • Minimizes the levels of CO2 in your home by moving stale air out and bringing fresh air in
  • Filters out fine particles (such as dust) and prevents them from accumulating
  • Removes excess moisture, which can promote the growth of mites and bacteria
  • Maintains a consistent temperature for a more comfortable home
  • Evacuates musty smells—especially important for any basements-turned-home-offices

Why should I use an air exchanger when I can just open a window?

While opening a window to ventilate your indoor space may seem sensible, installing an air exchanger is a safer bet. When you open a window, the heat loss reduces your home’s energy efficiency. Air exchangers with heat recovery technology, meanwhile, help minimize the loss of heat or coolness: they transfer heat from the exhaust air expelled from the house to the fresh air entering the house, without mixing the contaminated air and the fresh air. Keep in mind that the air outside may be highly polluted. The filters on an air exchanger let fresh air in while keeping pollutants to a minimum.

Installing an air exchanger in your home will help you protect your health, keep you comfortable all day long and make your workspace more productive. Find the perfect model for you here.


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