These days, homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this helps with energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor contaminants and nonstop recirculation can lead to problems.
Don’t worry, though, because Antonelli Comfort Solutions 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 Newport, North Carolina.
Give us a call today to begin cleaning your home’s indoor air.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating with your home’s air could lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms can be a consequence of other issues, they can also be indicative your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be comparatively simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Antonelli Comfort Solutions. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through problems we uncover and how you can resolve them.
- Clean regularly to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spread.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by 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.
- Use a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Breathing Healthier Air Today with Antonelli Comfort Solutions
With a full lineup of certified professionals and indoor air quality equipment, Antonelli Comfort Solutions can help your family breathe much easier. Call us or contact us online today to get started.
