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 Central Air LLC 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 Brookfield, Connecticut.
Call us at 203-357-5913 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting in your home’s air could induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms could be a result of other issues, they can be evidence your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be fairly easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Central Air LLC. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any concerns we come across and how you can fix them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or aggravate respiratory symptoms.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew growth.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Central Air LLC
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Central Air LLC can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 203-357-5913 or contact us online today to begin.