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 Just Right Heating and Cooling 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 Goshen, Ohio.
Call us at 513-392-4969 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving with your home’s air may result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms could be caused by other issues, they can also be evidence your home has 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 issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than average
- 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 failing to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are a few other signs you may 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?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be fairly easy with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Just Right Heating and Cooling. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we uncover and how you can fix them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Put 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 for nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Just Right Heating and Cooling
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Just Right Heating and Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 513-392-4969 or contact us online today to begin.
