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 J & J Air Conditioning 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 Eastland, Texas.
Call us at 254-355-3833 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 might not be as clean as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving with your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms can be caused by other issues, they may also be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, regulate 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 Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems is fairly easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with J & J Air Conditioning. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we come across and how you can fix them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as 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 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 amongst nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy 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 outside air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with J & J Air Conditioning
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, J & J Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 254-355-3833 or contact us online today to begin.
