Modern homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this helps with energy efficiency, too little fresh air, indoor pollutants and nonstop recirculation can cause problems.
Don’t worry, though, as All Solutions Heating & 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 Beaverton, Oregon.
Call us today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may 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 flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be a consequence of other issues, they can be evidence your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you recover while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems is relatively easy with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with All Solutions Heating & Cooling. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any concerns we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory conditions.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials 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 close to bedrooms.
Start Enjoying Cleaner Air Today with All Solutions Heating & Cooling
With a full lineup of Certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, All Solutions Heating & Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us or contact us online today to begin.
