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 Smyth 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 Lake Worth, Florida.
Call us at 561-533-6066 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution floating with your home’s air can induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may be a result of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel normal again while you’re out of the house.
- 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
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be comparatively easy with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Smyth Air Conditioning. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any problems we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can lead to headaches or aggravate respiratory illness.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by 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.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Find natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated 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 Smyth Air Conditioning
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Smyth Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 561-533-6066 or contact us online today to begin.