These days, homes are well sealed to keep heating and cooling indoors. While this helps with energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor contaminants and continuous recirculation can result in problems.
There’s no need to worry, though, because Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. 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 Haines City, Florida.
Give us a call today to start improving your home’s indoor air.
Evidence Your Home Deals With 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 higher indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating with your home’s air could lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be comparatively straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co.. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean on a regular basis to clear away dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spread.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Enjoying Cleaner Air Today with Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality equipment, Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. can help your family breathe easy. Contact us or contact us online today to get started.