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 West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services 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 Hudsonville, Michigan.
Call us at (616) 319-1436 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution floating with your home’s air could lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be a result of other issues, they can also be a sign your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better 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
A well-worn heating and cooling system will sometimes be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly 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
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be comparatively simple with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services. We’ll test areas that affect air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever problems we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- 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.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at (616) 319-1436 or contact us online today to begin.
