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 May's Heating & Air can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit and products to help improve indoor air quality in Frederick, Maryland.
Call us at 301-690-0397 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving in your home’s air will sometimes lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health issues.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms could be a consequence of other issues, they can also be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you recover while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than average
- 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, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems should be comparatively simple with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with May's Heating & Air. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outside 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 conditions.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with May's Heating & Air
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, May's Heating & Air can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 301-690-0397 or contact us online today to begin.