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 Farnell Mechanical, Inc. 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 Auburn and Opelika, Alabama.
Call us at 334-524-2458 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It might not be as fresh as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors compared to outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting with your home’s air could result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms can be a result of other issues, they can also be indicative your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems can be comparatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Farnell Mechanical, Inc.. 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 come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory illness.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Find 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.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Farnell Mechanical, Inc.
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Farnell Mechanical, Inc. can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 334-524-2458 or contact us online today to begin.