If you’re uncertain whether your Eastland home has unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ), it probably does.

We are indoors a lot. In reality, we’re inside up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside houses could be 2–5 times more contaminated than outdoors, which could create long-term health issues.

Most Common Causes of Bad IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most frequent sources of poor IAQ, the troubles they make and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re worried about the air inside your house, we recommend talking with a specialist like J & J Air Conditioning about which products are a good fit for your home.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are fumes leaked by everyday household things.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

  • Furniture
  • Carpet
  • Building materials
  • Cleaning products
  • Cosmetics
  • Air fresheners
  • Candles

When these fumes accumulate indoors, they can irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They might also create headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your residence is in a rural or industrial space, an EPA study found indoor levels of these fumes can be 2–5 times greater than the air outside.

Always follow the manufacturer’s directions when painting or cleaning. Unlatching a window can help vapors disappear faster.

Air purification systems can also improve your air. This system partners with your heating and cooling unit to improve indoor air. When hunting for a system, ensure it’s specifically made to eliminate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can trigger health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets recirculated by your home’s comfort system. While you can vacuum more frequently and install an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better solution.

This solution hooks to your heating and cooling equipment to provide strong filtration. Some kinds provide hospital-level filtration for removing particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

Newer residences are closely sealed to increase energy efficiency. While this is fantastic for your energy bill, it’s not ideal for your IAQ.

Stale odors can hang around for a greater amount of time because your residence is pulling in reduced fresh air. As keeping your windows open all the time isn’t an option, here are two methods you can make your indoor air smell fresher.

An air purification system is installed in your ductwork to wipe out odors before they recirculate. Search for one with a carbon filter and the power to wipe out harmful VOCs. These units can also help keep your family healthy by getting rid of most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes stuffy indoor air and substitutes it with clean outdoor air. There are two models of equipment (heat recovery and energy recovery), so check with our professionals for more information on which type is ideal for your house.

Uneven Humidity

It’s important your home’s humidity keeps even. Air that has too much moisture can cause mold, while dry air can cause respiratory troubles.

Our specialists suggest 40–50% for the best comfort. To keep yours in balance, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your heating and cooling unit.

In place of having to drag a humidifier from room to room, this solution delivers even humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It’s caused by insufficient combustion in fuel-burning units, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It causes a serious health risk. In low levels, it can cause flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It can be fatal in big concentrations.

We suggest yearly furnace maintenance to double-check your equipment is working smoothly. This job allows our technicians to discover issues before they begin, including malfunctions that can lead to carbon monoxide leaks.

The best way to keep your residence free of carbon monoxide is to get detectors. These alarms need to be on every floor by bedrooms and living rooms.

Improve Your Residence’s Air Quality with the J & J Air Conditioning Experts

Informed that your house has inferior air quality but not sure how to enhance it? Or unsure which option is ideal for you? Give our approachable HVAC experts a call at 254-355-3833 or contact us online today. With free estimates and expert service, we’ll help you locate the ideal equipment for your needs and budget.