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 Perfect Air & Water Services 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 Freehold, New Jersey.
Call us at 848-217-4183 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 fresh as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving in your home’s air can result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a variety of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be caused by other issues, they can also be indicative your home is dealing with 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 more severe than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system will sometimes be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems is comparatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Perfect Air & Water Services. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through problems we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- 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 spores.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, according to 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.
- Utilize a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Perfect Air & Water Services
With a full roster of Certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, Perfect Air & Water Services can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 848-217-4183 or contact us online today to begin.