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 Reliant Heating and Air Conditioning can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit, air duct cleaning with top of the line equipment and products to help improve indoor air quality in Clearwater, Florida.
As your indoor air quality specialist, we use leading-edge products that don’t require UV lights, are self-cleaning, come with the best warranty in the business, and are cost-effective. Call us today at 727-219-2325 to learn more about all our solutions and schedule an appointment.
Clues Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor 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 pollutants drifting in your home’s air can induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a result of other issues, they can also be evidence your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system will sometimes be worsening indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be fairly easy with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Reliant Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we come across and how you can fix them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Enjoying Cleaner Air Today with Reliant Heating and Air Conditioning
With a full team of certified pros and indoor air quality solutions, Reliant Heating and Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us or contact us online today to begin.
