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

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

Most Common Sources of Unsatisfactory IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most ordinary sources of inferior IAQ, the troubles they cause and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your residence, we recommend talking with a expert like Dearing's Service & Solutions about which products are ideal for your family.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are vapors leaked by everyday household items.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

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

When these vapors accumulate inside, they can irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They may also create headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your house is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these fumes can be 2–5 times worse than the air outside.

Always use the manufacturer’s directions when using paint or cleaning supplies. Cracking a window can help fumes disperse faster.

Air purification systems can also better your air. This equipment partners with your heating and cooling equipment to enhance indoor air. When seeking one, ensure it’s specifically designed to wipe out VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can irritate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets redistributed by your home’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more regularly and get an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better solution.

This equipment hooks to your heating and cooling equipment to deliver powerful filtration. Some kinds offer hospital-level filtration for eliminating particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

New houses are securely sealed to enhance energy efficiency. While this is great for your heating and cooling costs, it’s not very good for your IAQ.

Musty odors can hang around for a greater amount of time because your home is pulling in reduced fresh air. As keeping your windows open all the time isn’t a possibility, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell better.

An air purification system is put in your ducts to wipe out odors before they get released again. Look for one with a carbon filter and the power to wipe out harmful VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your family healthy by eliminating most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system takes out stale indoor air and exchanges it with fresh outdoor air. There are two kinds of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so ask our professionals for more details on which kind is best for your home.

Unsteady Humidity

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

Our experts suggest 40–50% for top comfort. To keep yours even, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your heating and cooling equipment.

In place of having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this equipment delivers consistent humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

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

It produces a serious health risk. In low levels, it can cause flu-like sickness like headaches and nausea. It could be deadly in large levels.

We recommend annual furnace maintenance to double-check your equipment is running like it should. This service allows our professionals to discover troubles before they begin, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best way to keep your house free of carbon monoxide is to get detectors. These alarms must be on all floors close to bedrooms and living rooms.

Better Your Residence’s Air Quality with the Dearing's Service & Solutions Specialists

Know that your home has inferior air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which product is ideal for you? Give our approachable HVAC experts a call at 812-200-5844 or contact us online today. With free estimates and professional support, we’ll help you choose the best equipment for your needs and budget.