Breathe Better This Winter: The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
We spend about 90% of our time indoors, especially during winter when the doors
and windows stay shut to keep out the cold. Unfortunately, this can trap dust,
pollen, mould spores, pet dander, and other airborne particles that can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.
Common signs of poor indoor air quality include:
- Itchy eyes or skin
- Sneezing or coughing
- Headaches
- Trouble sleeping
- Shortness of breath (especially for asthma sufferers)
The right heat pump system doesn’t just keep you warm it helps you breathe easier too.
How Carrier Toshiba Heat Pumps Help
Carrier Toshiba heat pumps are engineered to do more than just heat or cool they actively filter the air, helping your family stay healthier year-round.
Here’s how:
1. Advanced Air Filtration
Carrier Toshiba systems come equipped with multi-stage filters that help capture
airborne dust, pollen, pet hair, mould spores, and even some bacteria. This means cleaner, healthier indoor air especially important for:
- People with asthma or hay fever
- Children with sensitive lungs
- Elderly family members
2. Humidity Control
High humidity can lead to mould growth — one of the biggest asthma and allergy
triggers. On the other hand, air that’s too dry can irritate the airways.
Carrier Toshiba heat pumps help maintain a balanced humidity level, creating more breathable air and preventing the growth of mould and dust mites.
3. Consistent, Gentle Airflow
Unlike old-style heaters that blast hot, dry air, heat pumps gently circulate air around the room. The result? No more stuffy rooms, just a comfortable, breathable space for everyone.
4. Year-Round Air Quality Support
- In winter: Your heat pump keeps your home warm without drying the air too much, making it easier on your lungs.
- In summer: It cools while also filtering allergens and managing humidity — unlike a fan or basic air conditioner.
Supporting Better Breathing, Backed by Experts
Carrier Toshiba proudly partners with the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ the country’s leading voice on respiratory health.
Together, we’re working to raise awareness of how healthier indoor environments can ease symptoms and help families breathe better every day.
If you’re living with asthma, allergies, or just want to support your family’s wellbeing, a Carrier Toshiba heat pump is a smart step toward cleaner indoor air.
Tips to Keep Your Air Clean at Home
- Keep your heat pump filters clean — clean or replace them regularly for best results.
- Vacuum with a HEPA filter to reduce allergens like dust and pet dander.
- Avoid indoor smoking or strong chemical cleaners.
- Ventilate on dry, pollen-free days when you can.
- Book a professional heat pump service at least once a year to keep everything running smoothly.
At Carrier Toshiba New Zealand, our over archin value is one of care.
We care deeply about each other, about our customers and about the end user of our products, about being sustainable and most importantly we care about the air we all breathe.
That's why our relationship with the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is so meaningful to us. Its a completely natural partnership. Breathing in and out should be the most effortless thing the world, but for many it is not. The foundations work is vital for those who cant breathing for granted, and we are proud to support an organisation that's making such a powerful difference in peoples lives.
