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 Superior Comfort Systems 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 Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Call us at 828-202-7025 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution is often two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants drifting in your home’s air can result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they may also be indicative your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel normal again while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems is comparatively easy with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Superior Comfort Systems. We’ll examine 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 improve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew growth.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or get in contact with 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 supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Superior Comfort Systems
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Superior Comfort Systems can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 828-202-7025 or contact us online today to begin.
