Modern homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this makes them energy efficient, too little fresh air, indoor contaminants and continuous recirculation can lead to problems.
You can rest easy, though, since Air Concepts of Middle Georgia can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit and products to help improve indoor air quality in Milledgeville and Middle Georgia, Georgia.
Give us a call today to get started improving your home’s indoor air.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home 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 pollution moving with your home’s air may induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be a result of other issues, they can be a sign your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel normal again while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system will sometimes be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s failing to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be fairly easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Air Concepts of Middle Georgia. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we uncover and how you can improve them.
- Clean regularly to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- 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.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Enjoying Cleaner Air Today with Air Concepts of Middle Georgia
With a full team of professionals and indoor air quality equipment, Air Concepts of Middle Georgia can help your family breathe easier. Call us or contact us online today to begin.