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 Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces 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 Alliance, Nebraska.
Call us at 308-762-1613 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution floating with your home’s air could result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they may also be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly 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 intense than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems is fairly straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we uncover and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spread.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 308-762-1613 or contact us online today to begin.