Modern homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this helps with energy efficiency, too little fresh air, indoor pollutants and constant recirculation can lead to problems.
You can rest easy, though, as Brandywine Heating & Air 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 Wilmington, Delaware.
Call us today to get started cleaning your home’s air.
Clues 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 higher indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating in your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a variety of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms could be caused by other issues, they may also be a sign your home is dealing 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 irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be fairly simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Brandywine Heating & Air. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any concerns we uncover and how you can improve them.
- Clean on a regular basis 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 hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can cause headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spread.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, according to 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.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting materials 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 right outside bedrooms.
Start Enjoying Cleaner Air Today with Brandywine Heating & Air
With a full team of Certified Pros and indoor air quality equipment, Brandywine Heating & Air can help your family breathe easy. Contact us or contact us online today to get started.