These days, homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this helps with energy efficiency, too little fresh air, indoor contaminants and constant recirculation can lead to problems.
There’s no need to worry, though, since Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Buellton, California.
Call us at 805-242-9638 today to start refreshing your home’s air.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution floating through your home’s air could induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be caused by other issues, they can be evidence your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better 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 normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s struggling to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve 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?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be comparatively simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we come across and how you can improve them.
- Clean regularly to control dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than masking them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by 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 replenish 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 conditions.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning
With a full team of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality products, Allstar Heating & Air Conditioning can help your family breathe easier. Give us a call at 805-242-9638 or contact us online today to get started.