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Air quality

Is an air meter like the air-Q useful for fall & winter?

Temperatures are dropping and, in view of the gas crisis, many people are thinking about how they can save energy in order to reduce their heating costs. They prefer to keep the window closed and the heat in the room instead of airing it regularly. Is an air measuring device such as the air-Q worthwhile here and what advantages does an air analysis offer in autumn and winter? We have the answers.

Author:

Undine Jaehne

Date:

14.10.2022

Save heating costs through efficient ventilation

We need enough fresh air to feel comfortable and be productive. However, especially in the fall and winter, the windows often remain closed to prevent the room from cooling down. Rising energy costs make this even worse. Regular air exchange is essential. With an air measuring device, you can check the air quality and use the intuitive LED traffic light to see at a glance when the air quality is deteriorating and you should ventilate. The air-Q tells you exactly when and how long you should ventilate. 

In this way, you ventilate according to demand and do not lose unnecessary heat.

Prevent mold in the apartment in autumn & winter

If the windows remain closed, moisture quickly accumulates in the apartment. Eventually, water droplets from our breathing or from other activities such as cooking, watering flowers or drying laundry enter the indoor air. This encourages the growth of mold. If the spores are in the apartment, they can make you sick and cause numerous ailments as well as allergies. Therefore, it is necessary to ventilate sufficiently even in colder temperatures. However, this is often neglected in winter. 

It is helpful here to measure the humidity in the room and, if the limit values are exceeded, to remove the excess moisture by ventilating the room. The air-Q air measuring device detects these limit values and shows you when it is time to ventilate. You can find more information about mold in the home in our separate article.

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning: Operate stoves & pellet stores safely

Anyone who heats with pellets must also store them safely. This is because the wood pellets quickly form carbon monoxide, an odorless and therefore imperceptible but deadly gas. To protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning, you should monitor the gas concentration in your pellet store. How high the carbon monoxide danger from pellet stores is and what you can do about it, you can read in our corresponding article.

Heating with a fireplace can also worsen the indoor air and increase the level of pollutants, including carbon monoxide and particulatesamong others. It is also worth monitoring the air quality here. You can find out more in our article "Fireplace - How to enjoy the warmth safely and securely".

Monitor gas heating as well as gas stove with the air-Q & prevent gas explosion

Anyone who has their own gas heating system or a gas stove in the house should definitely monitor the components of the room air. Because time and again devastating accidents happen due to gas leaks and the escaping, highly flammable as well as explosive methane gas. Through constant air analysis, you will notice an impending gas leak in time and can act accordingly. Learn how to heat or cook safely with gas in our blog.

Control elevated particulate matter levels in fall & winter

In the fall and winter, outdoor air pollution also increases. This is because many cyclists switch to motorized means of transport due to the weather conditions. As a result, road traffic and thus exhaust pollution increase. In addition, pollutants such as particulates are released into the air via chimneys and into your rooms during ventilation. But pollution also increases indoors when candles, humidifiers with aromas or tea light stoves are used. We have compiled further sources, dangers and possible solutions against particulates in the home here. It is therefore worth measuring the particulate levels in the room and ventilating if necessary.

Winter time= family time: keep an eye on the indoor climate 

In winter, especially during the Christmas holidays, an increasing number of people come together indoors. The air quality quickly deteriorates. Our practical tests show just how much the number of different people in a room affects the air quality. When we celebrate with friends and family, we often forget to ventilate. An air measuring device, on the other hand, takes an objective look at the values and issues a warning if the air quality becomes critical.

open fireplace with blazing fire in the background. In the foreground air-Q air meter next to a smartphone on which the air-Q app is open.
In autumn & winter you can rely on the air-Q air analysis.

air-Q in the home office for more efficiency & productivity

Many people still work from home. People often forget how important good air quality is for our ability to think and perform. If this sinks, our productivity also sinks. An air meter supports you and tells you when it's time to ventilate.

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Summary

How can I prevent mold growth in the home in autumn & winter?
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Moisture from breathing, cooking or drying laundry can encourage mold. The air-Q monitors the humidity and gives a warning when ventilation is required. This prevents mold growth and possible health risks.
How can I avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from wood-burning stoves & pellet stores?
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Pellet stores and fireplaces can release carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless but dangerous gas. The air-Q measures the CO concentration in the room air and warns of elevated levels in good time to minimize health risks.
How can I prevent a gas explosion caused by a gas heater or gas stove?
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Gas leaks can release methane, which is highly flammable. Continuous air analysis with the air-Q detects escaping gas at an early stage and helps to prevent accidents.
Why do particulate matter levels rise in fall & winter, and how can I control them?
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In winter, particulate matter pollution increases due to traffic, chimneys and candles. The air-Q measures the concentration of particulate matter indoors and helps to reduce pollution through targeted ventilation
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