Driggs Indoor Air Quality 

Clearing the Air in Jackson Hole 

Are you concerned about your home’s air quality? Teton Heating & Cooling offers solutions to improve indoor air quality in Driggs, Jackson Hole, and surrounding communities. Whether you are concerned with indoor air contaminants or humidity levels, we can evaluate your needs and recommend the best solution for cleaner, healthier air for your family. 

If you are interested in learning more about improving your air quality, please contact us at (307) 314-0981.

Improving Indoor Air Quality 

The air inside homes and commercial buildings can be more polluted than the air outdoors. Inadequate ventilation is a contributing factor to poor air quality, and well-insulated, airtight homes allow contaminants to become trapped in the air. Determining the contaminants that are present in your air is the first step to improving indoor air quality. 

Common causes of poor air quality include: 

• Dust 
• Pet dander 
• Pollen 
• Bacteria 
• Viruses 
• Mold spores 

Air filtration systems and air cleaners are designed to remove contaminants from the air and trap them inside the filter. This type of system is good for removing dust, pet dander, pollen, and other particulates from the air. HEPA filters and air cleaners that are installed inside the duct system can be effective for removing these contaminants. This may be a good choice if you have family members with allergies and asthma. 

Are you more concerned about the presence of biological contaminants in the air? Bacteria and viruses in the air can lead to illness. Air purification systems that use ultraviolet light are effective for neutralizing viruses, bacteria, and mold spores. As the air moves through the light, the UV rays kill the microorganisms for cleaner, healthier air. 

Another common problem with indoor air quality is humidity levels. Ideal humidity levels are between 30 and 50%. When the humidity level rises above 60%, it creates damp conditions that allow mold and mildew to thrive. Low humidity levels are common in the winter when the heater creates drier air inside the house. If the humidity level is too low, it can create other problems.

Low humidity can cause problems such as: 

• Dry skin 
• Irritation to the nose and throat 
• Itchy skin 
• Increased vulnerability to colds
• Static electricity 
• Damage to wood flooring and furnishing 

If dry air is causing discomfort, the right equipment can help increase the humidity in the air. Humidifiers can provide a solution to low humidity levels. Whole-house humidifiers are effective for improving the humidity levels in every room of your home.