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 Kohles & Bach Heating & Cooling can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable.
Call us at 515-278-2900 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants drifting through your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a result of other issues, they may also be indicative your home is struggling 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 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 a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be fairly easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Kohles & Bach Heating & Cooling. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever problems we uncover and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Put humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Find 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 conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Kohles & Bach Heating & Cooling
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Kohles & Bach Heating & Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 515-278-2900 or contact us online today to begin.