Greener at Home Practices for Every Household
Going green for Earth Day is growing in popularity every year. Eco-friendly products and lifestyles are all the rage in today’s world. So much so, in fact, that the entire month of April is considered Earth Month! Homeowners might be thinking, “How can I hop on this bandwagon?” It’s a pretty simple wagon to jump onto, and better yet, these simple steps work all year round. Keep reading to discover three ways to make every home greener beyond Earth Day (and even Earth Month)!
Wide Open Windows
When the birds start singing, and spring flowers start blooming, everyone wants to be out and about enjoying the changing season. Why not bring that fresh spring air inside to extend spring weather enjoyment and make the home more eco-friendly?
Open windows provide fresh air to circulate and filter out the dust and debris of the home collected over winter. It provides a cool breeze and pleasant springtime scents and makes the air in a home cleaner breathe without running the air conditioner.
Bring Nature Indoors with Plants
Planting trees is a popular "green" activity, but bringing greenery into the home can be eco-friendly, too! Not only do live plants add natural beauty to a home they also produce extra oxygen in the house and consume carbon dioxide that naturally occurs in the air. Indoor plants also absorb toxins, reduce allergens, and help prevent sore throats, coughing, and allergy issues.
Cleaner air is just one benefit of having plants in the house. It’s also been scientifically proven that having live plants to care for in a home reduces anxiety and depression and improves concentration and productivity!
Some popular indoor plant options that are easy to grow include bamboo, ivy, spider plants, ferns, aloe vera, and succulents.
Go Green with AC Maintenance and Filter Replacement
Dirty air conditioners cannot keep up with demand, and they’ll overwork themselves to keep a house cool. The resulting energy waste is especially hard on the environment and increases the home’s electric bill. What’s more, a dirty air conditioner is more likely to break down without warning, usually on a hot day after being overworked. During regular AC maintenance, the HVAC technician checks for any coolant issues clean any clogged or dirty parts, and ensures that the AC runs smoothly.
A dirty filter will contribute to dirty and dust-filled air, inefficient cooling and heating, higher electric bills, and energy waste that isn’t good for the environment. The good news is, filter replacement is something any homeowner can manage for themselves and is fairly inexpensive to do. Most homes don’t change their filters often enough; both the heater and the air conditioner of a home generally need their filters replaced at least twice a year, though every three months is more likely in homes with pets or kids.
Following these three easy tips will help create a greener, more eco-friendly home for Earth Month and beyond!
About Skovron Mechanical Services LLC
From broken air conditioners to heater cleaning, Skovron Mechanical Services LLC has been serving the Manchester community since 2005. Their technicians are licensed and fully insured and are continually training to stay on top of the latest technology in the industry. Affordable, innovative solutions are their specialty! Call today to schedule AC maintenance in Manchester.
