Key Takeaways
If your home feels humid, stuffy, or has lingering smells, these may be red flags of poor ventilation and trapped air.
Uneven room temperatures, worsened indoor allergies, and appliance issues can all stem from inadequate airflow and should be taken seriously.
Boosting ventilation is as simple as using exhaust fans, keeping air filters clean, and letting your HVAC fan run more often—even when heating or cooling isn’t needed.
Poor ventilation not only makes your home feel stuffy but can also harm your health and raise energy costs. From triggering allergies and respiratory issues to causing higher heating and cooling bills , inadequate airflow can create a variety of problems.
“Ventilation rarely gets the spotlight, but it does a lot of heavy lifting behind the scenes