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 E.B. 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 East Bernard, Texas.
Call us at 979-335-4262 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution is often two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating with your home’s air can lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health issues.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be a result of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system will sometimes be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems should be comparatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with E.B. Air. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we find and how you can improve them.
- Clean regularly to control dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew growth.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with E.B. Air
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, E.B. Air can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 979-335-4262 or contact us online today to begin.