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 Dearing's Service & Solutions 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 Huntingburg, Indiana.
Call us at 812-200-5844 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving in your home’s air could result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they can also be indicative your home is struggling 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 average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be relatively easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Dearing's Service & Solutions. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to clear away dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spread.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Dearing's Service & Solutions
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Dearing's Service & Solutions can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 812-200-5844 or contact us online today to begin.