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 Tony Beck Heating & Cooling 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 Loganville, Georgia and surrounding areas.
Call us at 770-466-2924 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It may not be as clean 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 will sometimes induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be a result of other issues, they can be a sign your home has 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 more severe than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be relatively straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Tony Beck Heating & Cooling. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever issues we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean regularly to clear away dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Tony Beck Heating & Cooling
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Tony Beck Heating & Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 770-466-2924 or contact us online today to begin.
