Modern homes are well sealed to keep heating and cooling indoors. While this improves energy efficiency, too little fresh air, indoor pollutants and nonstop recirculation can result in problems.
You can rest easy, though, because Air-Right Energy Design 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 Manassas, Virginia.
Contact us today to begin cleaning your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution may be two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating with your home’s air will sometimes lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a host of health issues.
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 issues
- 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 a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems should be relatively simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Air-Right Energy Design. We’ll evaluate 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 resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew growth.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Air-Right Energy Design
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality products, Air-Right Energy Design can help your family breathe easier. Give us a call or contact us online today to start.
