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 Durable Service 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 Holdrege, Nebraska.
Call us at 308-995-8177 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants drifting through your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be a consequence of other issues, they can be evidence your home is struggling 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 irritation
- 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An outdated heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems is fairly easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Durable Service. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever problems we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean regularly to clear away dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or aggravate respiratory illness.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- 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 conditions.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Durable Service
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Durable Service can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 308-995-8177 or contact us online today to begin.
