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 Western Mechanical, Inc. 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 Cache Valley, Utah.
Call us at 435-753-5515 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting through your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may be caused by other issues, they can be indicative your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be fairly simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Western Mechanical, Inc.. We’ll examine areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we uncover and how you can improve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory illness.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Western Mechanical, Inc.
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Western Mechanical, Inc. can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 435-753-5515 or contact us online today to begin.