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 Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling 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 Circleville, Ohio.
Call us at 740-474-5940 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 may be two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants drifting in your home’s air can induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they can be indicative your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system will sometimes be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you may need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be relatively simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling. We’ll test areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we uncover and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spread.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting materials 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 near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 740-474-5940 or contact us online today to begin.