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 AZ Air Conditioning and Heating 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 Los Angeles, California.
Call us at (877) 559-6081 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 healthy as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants drifting in your home’s air can lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be a result of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems is comparatively easy with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with AZ Air Conditioning and Heating. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spread.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Choose 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.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with AZ Air Conditioning and Heating
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, AZ Air Conditioning and Heating can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at (877) 559-6081 or contact us online today to begin.