We tend not to think about indoor comfort as much just as long as the air conditioning system is running in the background. Still, it doesn’t hurt to check out other avenues that can help maintain, if not improve, the thermal comfort inside your home. In most cases, simply increasing your access to natural ventilation can make a huge difference, offering not only enhanced comfort, but a couple of other advantages as well. These may include:
1. Reduced Cooling Costs
One of the best things about natural ventilation is that it offers a non-mechanical way of supplying and distributing air, and removing it from inside your home. By making natural ventilation part of your home design, you’ll be able to keep your living spaces cooler and more comfortable. You won’t be relying as much on your air conditioning system, which in turn, allows for greater energy savings.
2. Improved Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air can become contaminated with dust, pet dander, pollen, bacteria, fumes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when they have nowhere to go. This is why increased natural home ventilation is important. It encourages smooth and continuous airflow, helping create cleaner and healthier living spaces by expelling polluted air and replacing it with fresh cooling breezes.
3. Lowered Moisture Levels
Certain household tasks, such as cooking and doing the laundry, contribute to excess indoor moisture. Sometimes, the moisture-laden air remains trapped inside your home, making it likely for mold and mildew to develop in your space. You can put a stop to this by increasing your home’s access to natural ventilation. By allowing moisture to escape, keeping your rooms fresh, clean and mold-free becomes easier.
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You can use windows to incorporate natural ventilation into your home design. But you’ll need to pick the right window styles – and consider the right window placement – to ensure greater results. Just consult Renewal by Andersen® of Northwest Ohio. With our top-tier window solutions, we’ll help you get the most out of the benefits that natural home ventilation can offer. Request a window quote by calling us today at (419) 931-6970 or filling out this contact form. We proudly serve homeowners in Toledo, OH, and other areas in Lucas County.
