Modern homes are well sealed to keep heating and cooling indoors. While this improves energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor contaminants and nonstop recirculation can lead to problems.
Don’t worry, though, because Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit, air duct cleaning and products to help improve indoor air quality in Pflugerville, Texas.
Call us at 512-355-1482 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting with your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be a result of other issues, they can be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel normal again while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are a few other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems is relatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, instead of hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spread.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 512-355-1482 or contact us online today to begin.
