What Makes a House a Healthy Home?
You spend a lot of time and energy in your home, so you’ll want to make sure it’s set up to support your health. All systems need to work properly — and in harmony — for your home to thrive.
So, what can you do to improve your system functions, the state of your structure, and the health of everyone inside? Here’s a breakdown of what it takes to make and maintain a healthy home, and how Haller can help at each step of the way.
Maintenance
A healthy home is one that works well, which calls for regular cleaning and maintenance. You’ll want to take care of your heating or cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems all year round.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Everything from temperature and humidity level to ventilation and circulation can make a difference to the air you breathe, so indoor air quality is worth a closer look.
Water Quality
Clean water should be a top priority for your household. Fortunately, there are filtration and cleaning devices that can help you check, monitor, and maintain your water quality.
Energy Efficiency
Want to save energy, money, and make a positive environmental impact? Smart maintenance and improvements to your older systems is a fast track to home health.
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Easy DIY for Better Home Health
A healthy home can help prevent illness and disease, which makes it a worthwhile goal. There’s no single path to home health — a number of elements come together to improve the quality of your indoor living space.
Wondering where to begin? Well, you can start building a healthy home routine with some simple guidelines: not wearing shoes inside your home, keeping windows and doors open to promote ventilation (when the weather is nice), and cleaning regularly, paying special attention to surfaces that can gather dirt and debris.
It’s also wise to avoid harsh chemicals, including air fresheners and sprays (they can contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs) and use exhaust fans to move out pollutants, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
Regular maintenance makes a difference
Keeping your systems clean, running efficiently, and working together is something you can do yourself (with a bit of professional help, from time to time).
Aside from addressing efficiency issues right away and testing your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors regularly, there are a few general guidelines when it comes to system upkeep, like:
- Change your HVAC system filters at least twice a year
- Have your air ducts cleaned every year (consider upgrading if they’re very old)
- Get annual HVAC, plumbing, and electrical tuneups
- Have a pro inspect your water supply system regularly
Devices and Additions for Healthier Systems
Make sure you’re getting the most out of your home with smart new technology and modern designs for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Heating and Cooling
Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
Keeping the right level of moisture in your home helps you stay clean and comfortable. Humidifiers and dehumidifiers can help keep mold and bacteria from building up.
Smart Thermostats
Easy and convenient for regulating the temperature in your home, smart thermostats have handy scheduling features and controls at your fingertips to control your indoor climate.
IAQ Solutions
From UV lights to air purification systems, Haller offers a variety of tools and techniques to improve your indoor air quality (and maintain it).
Electrical
Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
Air circulation is important for better indoor air quality, and fans are great allies when it comes to moving your air around.
Generators
There’s no substitute for a good backup plan. Haller can help you stay on track when the power goes out with the right standby or backup generator.
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
No matter the size or style of your home, you need these devices: they’re your first line of defense against dangerous (and invisible) hazardous gases.
Plumbing
Water Quality Devices
Water filtration, water softening, and water purification can keep your water clean and fresh. Not sure where to start? We can help you choose and install a water conditioning system.
Garbage Disposals
Whether you have an older disposal in need of repair or looking to install a brand new state-of-the-art solution, we offer the garbage disposal service you need.
Touchless Faucets and Toilet Seats
The less you touch a surface, the less potential for germs to spread. Looking to upgrade to touchless devices? Here are some of the leading products that we offer at Haller:
More touchless technology
If you’re looking for more touchless upgrades, consider these other Haller offerings:
Automatic soap dispensers
Soap bars and pumps are used often, by several people. Why not upgrade to an automatic dispenser so nobody needs to touch the soap at all?
Touchless garbage cans
Reduce the spread of germs (and your cleaning time) by installing a touchless garbage can in your kitchen or bathroom.
Happiness is a Healthy Home
Haller is here to help you clean, maintain, and improve your indoor living space. If you know what you’re dealing with, that’s a great first step — we can help solve the problem fast.
Not sure what’s at play? No problem, we’ll give you a free virtual diagnosis and even walk you through a number of simple repairs right over the phone. Get remote help from one of our experts with a quick call or video chat!
