If you’re uncertain whether your Brookfield house has poor indoor air quality (IAQ), it likely does.

We are indoors a lot. As a matter of fact, we’re inside up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside homes could be 2–5 times worse than outdoors, which may create long-term health problems.

Most Common Origins of Unsatisfactory IAQ

We’ve compiled a list of the most frequent causes of bad IAQ, the problems they create and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your home, we recommend talking with a specialist like Central Air LLC about which products are best for your home.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are vapors leaked by common household things.

They’re found in paint and stains along with:

  • Furniture
  • Carpet
  • Building materials
  • Cleaning products
  • Cosmetics
  • Air fresheners
  • Candles

When these vapors accumulate in your home, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They might also lead to headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your residence is in a rural or industrial area, an EPA study found indoor levels of these pollutants can be 2–5 times worse than the air outside.

Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines when using paint or cleaning supplies. Opening a window can help fumes dissipate faster.

Air purification systems can also make it better. This unit partners with your heating and cooling unit to enhance indoor air. When looking for a system, ensure it’s specifically made to eliminate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can aggravate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it constantly gets redistributed by your house’s comfort system. While you can vacuum more routinely and get an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better match.

This equipment hooks to your comfort equipment to give powerful filtration. Some kinds provide hospital-level filtration for eliminating particles and bioaerosols.

Persistent Odors

Modern residences are closely sealed to enhance energy efficiency. While this is great for your utility expenses, it’s not so good for your IAQ.

Stale odors can stick around for a greater amount of time because your house is pulling in a smaller amount of fresh air. Since keeping your windows open throughout the year isn’t a possibility, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell cleaner.

An air purification system is put in your HVAC system to wipe out odors before they get released again. Look for one with a carbon filter and the capability to break down damaging VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your loved ones healthy by getting rid of most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system pulls out stuffy indoor air and replaces it with crisp outdoor air. There are two kinds of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so call our professionals for more info on which type is ideal for your home.

Uneven Humidity

It’s critical your residence’s humidity stays even. Air that’s too humid can lead to mold, while dry air can lead to respiratory symptoms.

Our professionals suggest 40–50% for top comfort. To keep yours steady, consider getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your heating and cooling system.

Rather than having to lug a humidifier from room to room, this solution delivers balanced humidity across your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It’s a byproduct of insufficient combustion in fuel-burning equipment, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It causes a severe health risk. In little levels, it can create flu-like sickness like headaches and nausea. It may be fatal in large concentrations.

We advise annual furnace maintenance to make sure your unit is working like it should. This work allows our professionals to find problems before they begin, including malfunctions that can create carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your home free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms must be on every floor close to bedrooms and living spaces.

Improve Your Residence’s Air Quality with the Central Air LLC Experts

Informed that your home has inferior air quality but not sure how to enhance it? Or unsure which option is ideal for you? Give our friendly HVAC specialists a call at 203-357-5913 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and pro service, we’ll help you choose the right solution for your needs and budget.