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 Point Heating & Cooling 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 Plover, Wisconsin.
Call us at 715-504-0533 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting in your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be caused by other issues, they may also be evidence your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you recover while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be relatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Point Heating & Cooling. We’ll test areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory conditions.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Find 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.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Point Heating & Cooling
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Point Heating & Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 715-504-0533 or contact us online today to begin.