Today’s homes are well sealed to keep heating and cooling indoors. While this makes them energy efficient, a lack of fresh air, indoor contaminants and continuous recirculation can cause problems.
You can rest easy, though, since Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit and products to help improve indoor air quality in Branchville, New Jersey.
Contact us today to get started improving your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating through your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a number of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms could be a consequence of other issues, they may also be evidence your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be relatively easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc.. We’ll examine areas that affect air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we find and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can purchase 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 replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Breathing Healthier Air Today with Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc.
With a full team of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. can help your family breathe easier. Call us or contact us online today to begin.
