How to Keep Wildfire Smoke Out of Your House

Wildfire smoke can enter your home through doors, windows, and HVAC systems, lowering indoor air quality. Homeowners can reduce smoke indoors by keeping windows closed, replacing HVAC air filters regularly, sealing air leaks, and using air purifiers designed for wildfire smoke particles.

Tips for Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfire Season

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Hi, this is Adam with Mainstream. I just want to give you guys a few pointers going into the summer season to keep smoke down in the house with the wildfires going to be starting up. Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. We want to change out the filters as much as possible; up to monthly is recommended from manufacturer, depending on filter size. Then just get with your local mainstream technician and talk about some air purification options for your house. We have a lot of different things available to help keep that smoke down in general. Thank you and give us a call if you have any questions.

Simple Ways to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors

Wildfire smoke can enter your home through doors, windows, ductwork, and small air leaks. These simple HVAC and indoor air quality tips can help reduce smoke particles inside your home during wildfire season.

Keep Windows and Doors Closed

Keep outside air from entering your home as much as possible during smoky conditions. Limiting airflow from outdoors helps reduce smoke buildup indoors.

Replace HVAC Air Filters More Frequently

Air filters for wildfire smoke can clog faster during fire season. Check your HVAC filter regularly and replace it as recommended by the manufacturer, sometimes as often as monthly during heavy smoke conditions.

Upgrade to High-Efficiency Air Filters

Higher-efficiency filters like MERV 11 and MERV 13 filters can help capture smaller smoke particles and improve indoor air quality.

Use an Air Purifier for Wildfire Smoke

Portable and whole-home air purifiers can help remove smoke particles from indoor air and reduce lingering smoke odors throughout the house.

Seal Air Leaks Around the Home

Smoke can enter through gaps around doors, windows, attics, and ductwork. Sealing leaks can help reduce smoke intrusion during wildfire season.

Run Your HVAC Fan to Improve Air Circulation

Running your HVAC fan can help circulate indoor air through your filtration system more consistently during periods of poor outdoor air quality.