If you’re uncertain whether your Holdrege house has bad indoor air quality (IAQ), it possibly does.

We are indoors a lot. As a matter of fact, we’re indoors up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside homes could be 2–5 times more polluted than outdoors, which could create long-term health concerns.

Most Common Sources of Poor IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most ordinary origins of poor IAQ, the issues they make and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your home, we recommend consulting with a pro like Durable Service about which solutions are a good fit for your house.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are vapors released by common household things.

They’re found in paint and stains along with:

• Furniture
• Carpet
• Building materials
• Cleaning products
• Cosmetics
• Air fresheners
• Candles

When these vapors accumulate inside, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They may also create headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your home is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these fumes can be 2–5 times worse than the air outside your home.

Always adhere to the manufacturer’s directions when painting or cleaning. Cracking a window can help odors dissipate faster.

Air purification systems can also improve your air. This system partners with your heating and cooling equipment to improve indoor air. When looking for a system, ensure it’s specifically created to eliminate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can trigger health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets recirculated by your home’s comfort system. While you can vacuum more frequently and get an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better solution.

This unit hooks to your comfort equipment to deliver mighty filtration. Some types offer hospital-level filtration for eliminating particles and bioaerosols.

Persistent Odors

New houses are securely sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is fantastic for your heating and cooling bill, it’s not very good for your IAQ.

Musty odors can hang around for a greater amount of time since your house is pulling in less fresh air. Since keeping your windows open all the time isn’t doable, here are two methods you can make your indoor air smell cleaner.

An air purification system is put in your ductwork to eliminate odors before they recirculate. Search for one with a carbon filter and the ability to wipe out harmful VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your household healthy by eliminating most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system pulls out musty indoor air and substitutes it with fresh outdoor air. There are two models of equipment (heat recovery and energy recovery), so check with our professionals for more information on which type is right for your house.

Unsteady Humidity

It’s essential your house’s humidity keeps even. Air that’s too humid can lead to mold, while dry air can create respiratory symptoms.

Our technicians suggest 40–50% for the best comfort. To keep yours in balance, think about getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your HVAC unit.

Instead of having to lug a humidifier from room to room, this product delivers balanced humidity throughout your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It’s a byproduct of insufficient combustion in fuel-burning units, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It produces a serious health risk. In small levels, it can create flu-like symptoms like headaches and nausea. It can be deadly in heavy levels.

We advise annual furnace maintenance to make sure your system is running like it should. This work allows our professionals to pinpoint issues before they get bigger, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your home free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms must be on all floors near bedrooms and living spaces.

Enhance Your Home’s Air Quality with the Durable Service Professionals

Know that your house has poor air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which solution is a good fit for you? Give our kind HVAC pros a call at 308-995-8177 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and pro service, we’ll help you locate the best solution for your family and budget.