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 Prudhom Mechanical 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 Edmond, Oklahoma.
Call us at 405-888-8606 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving with your home’s air could result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms could be caused by other issues, they can be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- 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An outdated heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems should be comparatively straightforward with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Prudhom Mechanical. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we come across 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.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory illness.
- Ventilate 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 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 among nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Find natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Prudhom Mechanical
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Prudhom Mechanical can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 405-888-8606 or contact us online today to begin.