Modern homes are well sealed and insulated. While this improves energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor pollution and continuous recirculation can cause problems.
Don’t worry, though, as Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit and products to help improve indoor air quality in Fresno, California.
Give us a call today to begin refreshing your home’s air.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as healthy as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating with your home’s air could induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms could be a consequence of other issues, they can also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you may need to purify 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?
Combating indoor air quality problems is relatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we find and how you can improve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spread.
- Assess 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 buy a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning
With a full roster of certified pros and indoor air quality equipment, Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning can help your family breathe easy. Call us or contact us online today to start.