Increase Your House's Indoor Air Quality in Crystal and Twin Cities, Minnesota

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New homes are tightly sealed and insulated. While this makes them energy efficient, a lack of outdoor air, indoor pollution and continuous recirculation can cause problems.

Don’t stress, because GV Heating & Air can help you possess an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Just a sample of the services our team provides include an air quality audit and solutions that work to improve indoor air quality in Crystal and Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Reach us at 763-535-2000 now to get started improving your indoor air.

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Signs Your Home Has Bad Indoor Air Quality

Would you consider your home healthy? It may not be as good as you would imagine. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outside, as noted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Indoor air pollutants floating through your residence’s air could result in headaches and allergy outbreaks. And mold and mildew pose a potential health risk.

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Health Issues

While these symptoms can be present due to other things, they can be a warning your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. This is particularly true if your symptoms improve once you’re outside of your home.

  • Dehydrated eyes, nose, throat or skin
  • Headaches and sinus concerns
  • Tiredness
  • Allergies or asthma troubles that are worse than normal
  • Coughing and sneezing
  • Faintness or feeling queasy
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Environmental Concerns

A timeworn heating and cooling system might be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if the HVAC system appears to be having difficulty to purify air, control humidity or keep temperatures steady.

Here are further indications you may choose to evaluate your indoor air:

  • Too much static or mold growth
  • Disproportionate dirt
  • Musty scents

How Can I Reduce Indoor Air Quality Troubles?

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Reducing indoor air quality problems can be fairly simple with these 10 ideas:

  1. Book an indoor air quality audit with GV Heating & Air. Our experts will inspect spots that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll chat about any problems we find and action items to make them better.
  2. Clean frequently to collect dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
  3. Make sure your house doesn’t have implications of secondhand smoke.
  4. Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, versus hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. These pollutants have substances that can lead to or inflame respiratory symptoms.
  5. Vent gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outside.
  6. Keep your residence’s humidity levels appropriate with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on what meets your home comfort needs. Set humidity under 50% to stop mold and mildew growth.
  7. Test your house for radon. Long-term exposure to this colorless, dangerous gas is the number one contribution of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
  8. Install a ventilation system to replace dirty indoor air with healthier outside air.
  9. Buy chemical-free cleaning and painting items that are low in or free of VOCs. Increased levels of VOCs can irritate issues for individuals with respiratory diseases.
  10. Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.

 

Begin Breathing Cleaner Air Today with GV Heating & Air

With a full roster of certified pros and indoor air quality products, GV Heating & Air is ready to help your loved ones breathe more easy. Reach us at 763-535-2000 or contact us online now to make an appointment.

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