Bringing a new child into your home is an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a stressful one if you haven’t fully prepared your household. We thought it’d be a good idea if we did our part by giving you a few tips for proper nursery ventilation and HVAC safety for the newest addition to your home.
Get Your HVAC Equipment Checked
In order to ensure proper nursery ventilation, it is absolutely essential that your HVAC system is working to the best of its ability. Hiring a professional technician to check out the equipment before bringing a child into your home is a great way to maintain proper airflow.
Don’t Forget to Clean the Ductwork and Vents
Proper nursery ventilation begins in your home’s ductwork, because that is the conduit through which air is distributed throughout your home. In addition to cleaning the ductwork, you also want to clean the vents so that any debris inside won’t be released into the nursery and harm the air quality.
Avoid Setting the Crib Near a Vent
Even when the air coming out of the vents isn’t dirty, exposing your child to the blowing air on a continuous basis can cause him or her to get sick. The best plan of action is to move the crib away from the vents. If the crib can’t be too far away, then direct the vents to point in the opposite direction.
Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat
Not only is it important that you maintain a proper temperature for your child’s overall well-being, it has been shown that keeping his or her temperature between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit will decrease the chance of SIDS. A smart thermostat will give you better control over the room’s temperature by allowing you to set its parameters automatically.
If you’d like more expert advice on nursery ventilation and HVAC safety, or if you have any other questions related to home comfort, be sure to reach out to the professionals at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been helping the people of Lorain and the surrounding communities since.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area