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 Total Assurance AC & Heating 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 Corpus Christi, Texas.
Call us at 361-446-6925 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as healthy as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating through your home’s air could induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be caused by other issues, they can also be evidence your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system may be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be relatively simple with just 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Total Assurance AC & Heating. We’ll evaluate areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than masking them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew growth.
- Assess 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 get 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 replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Total Assurance AC & Heating
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Total Assurance AC & Heating can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 361-446-6925 or contact us online today to begin.
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