Modern homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this makes them energy efficient, a lack of fresh air, indoor pollutants and continuous recirculation can result in problems.
Don’t worry, though, because Knoechel Heating 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 Harmony, Pennsylvania.
Call us today to get started refreshing your home’s air.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving in your home’s air could result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a variety of health issues.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms could be a result of other issues, they can also be evidence your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you may need to refresh your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems is fairly straightforward with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Knoechel Heating. We’ll test areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we come across and how you can fix them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include 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, depending on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to hinder 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 stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange 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 irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Enjoying Cleaner Air Today with Knoechel Heating
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality products, Knoechel Heating can help your family breathe much easier. Give us a call or contact us online today to start.