Drying Laundry Inside? Think Again.

​You may be putting your health at risk by drying your winter washing indoors. 

Most of us do it – it’s difficult to find sunny days in Christchurch to dry your washing outside during winter, so we turn to drying our washing inside instead.

But recent research is showing this way of drying washing is contributing to potential growth of mould and dust mites in your home. 

​Of course, mould and dust mites are bad for your health. For those with asthma it can start or worsen symptoms, and there is now talk drying your clothes inside can actually trigger asthma in non-asthmatics. 

How Can Damp Clothes Cause Asthma?

Many bacteria and fungus, among others, is found indoors. These live off dampness and inadequate ventilation. Even dampness itself is a risk to those with asthma or other breathing problems. 

Dust mites also thrive off moisture and will become prominent in a damp house, plus contribute to that mouldy smell you spend your winter trying to avoid.

What If There Aren't Enough Sunny Days In Christchurch?

​If you absolutely have to try your washing indoors, Heat Pumps NOW recommends using a heat pump. Heat pump’s filter the air in your home, removing the cold, damp air and replacing it with arm, dry air.

Fujitsu Hi-wall heat pumps have advanced healthy air filters. In fact, they’re recommended by Asthma New Zealand for their healthy air filtration system. 

These healthy air filters have been independently tested to prove they capture a high proportion of dust mites, mould, pollen and dust particles, all which trigger asthma and other allergies.

What’s more, Fujitsu’s Catechin filters are endorsed by the Asthma Foundation’s Sensitive Choice Programme. This is a programme that provides ways to identify products that benefit people with asthma and/or allergies, improving their health. 

The Catechin Filter uses static electricity to clean fine particles, like dust and pollen from the air. 

By keeping your home well ventilated and warm, experts agree mould and dust mites will have far less of a chance to grow even while drying your washing inside, keeping your family healthy.

​Why Choose Heat Pumps NOW? 

We are accredited Fujitsu installers. This means Fujitsu has checked out our work and they liked it. 

It also means you are fully protected in case there is a problem with your heat pump down the line. You’ll be fully covered by the heat pump warranty, which is up to five years, although some are longer. Heat Pumps NOW will also give you a one-year guarantee for the quality of our labour. 

And since we are reaching the worst of winter, we know you’ll want your new heat pump installed quickly to avoid the health problems that come with having to dry your washing inside. 

Heat Pumps NOW pride ourselves on our quick, free quotes and no fuss installation throughout Christchurch. We are a trusted name for heat pump installations, and we want you and your family to be as healthy and warm as soon as possible. 

For a free quote and in-home consultation anywhere around Christchurch, contact us on 03 377 7393.

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