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 Air Temperature Control 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 Macon, Georgia.
Call us at 478-202-3170 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution is often two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating through your home’s air could lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health problems.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms could be caused by other issues, they can also be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you may need to refresh your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems is fairly simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Air Temperature Control. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew growth.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Air Temperature Control
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Air Temperature Control can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 478-202-3170 or contact us online today to begin.