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 North Mechanical Heating and 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 Payson, Arizona.
Call us at 928-263-8570 today to start refreshing 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 clean as you think. Pollution may be two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution moving through your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they can also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you recover while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be comparatively easy with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with North Mechanical Heating and Cooling. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean regularly to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of masking them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can lead to 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, based 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 main cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact 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. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with North Mechanical Heating and Cooling
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, North Mechanical Heating and Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 928-263-8570 or contact us online today to begin.