These days, homes are well sealed and insulated. While this improves energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor contaminants and continuous recirculation can result in problems.
Don’t worry, though, because GV Heating & Air 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 Crystal and Twin Cities, Minnesota.
Call us today to start improving your home’s air.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution may be two to five times more concentrated indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating with your home’s air will sometimes result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms could be caused by other issues, they may also be indicative your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s struggling to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you may need to purify 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 can be comparatively straightforward with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with GV Heating & Air. We’ll evaluate areas that impact air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or aggravate respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Assess 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 get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Breathing Healthier Air Today with GV Heating & Air
With a full lineup of certified pros and indoor air quality products, GV Heating & Air can help your family breathe easy. Give us a call or contact us online today to begin.
