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 Farris Heating & Air 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 Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Call us at 918-333-0376 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs 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 versus outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution moving with your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a result of other issues, they may also be evidence your home is dealing with 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 irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system will sometimes be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems should be relatively simple with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Farris Heating & Air. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we find and how you can improve them.
- Clean regularly to control dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew growth.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Farris Heating & Air
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Farris Heating & Air can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 918-333-0376 or contact us online today to begin.