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 Covington Air Systems 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 Covington, Georgia.
Call us at (770) 462-5319 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 can be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving through your home’s air may induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a host of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they can also be indicative 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 intense than normal
- 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 struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be comparatively straightforward with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Covington Air Systems. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever problems we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spread.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to 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 air from outside.
- Find natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Covington Air Systems
With a full roster of NATE-certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, Covington Air Systems can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at (770) 462-5319 or contact us online today to begin.