If you’re uncertain whether your Central Point house has poor indoor air quality (IAQ), it possibly does.

We are indoors a lot. In reality, we’re indoors up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside houses could be 2–5 times more polluted than outdoors, which can create long-term health issues.

Most Common Origins of Poor IAQ

We’ve put together a list of the most ordinary causes of bad IAQ, the troubles they make and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your residence, we suggest talking with a professional like Titan Heating & Air Conditioning about which options are ideal for your home.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals emitted from regular household products.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

  • Furniture
  • Carpet
  • Building materials
  • Cleaning products
  • Cosmetics
  • Air fresheners
  • Candles

When these fumes accumulate inside, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They might also result in headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your home is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these pollutants can be 2–5 times worse than the air outside your home.

Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines when painting or cleaning. Unlatching a window can help vapors dissipate faster.

Air purification systems can also improve your air. This unit partners with your heating and cooling unit to improve indoor air. When hunting for a system, ensure it’s specifically made to eradicate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can aggravate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets redistributed by your house’s comfort equipment. While you can vacuum more regularly and buy an improved air filter, an air filtration system could be a better match.

This unit hooks to your comfort equipment to deliver mighty filtration. Some models provide hospital-level filtration for eliminating particles and bioaerosols.

Lasting Odors

Newer houses are securely sealed to increase energy efficiency. While this is great for your energy costs, it’s not so good for your IAQ.

Stale odors can stay around for a greater amount of time since your residence is pulling in reduced fresh air. Because keeping your windows open all year-round isn’t an option, here are two ways you can make your indoor air smell better.

An air purification system is installed in your HVAC system to eliminate odors before they recirculate. Look for one with a carbon filter and the ability to wipe out damaging VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your loved ones healthy by wiping out most bacteria and normal allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes stale indoor air and exchanges it with crisp outdoor air. There are two types of equipment (heat recovery and energy recovery), so ask our professionals for more details on which kind is ideal for your house.

Uneven Humidity

It’s important your house’s humidity keeps even. Air that’s too humid can cause mold, while dry air can cause respiratory troubles.

Our professionals suggest 40–50% for the best comfort. To keep yours even, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your HVAC system.

Rather than having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this solution delivers consistent humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It’s caused by insufficient combustion in fuel-burning appliances, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It presents an extreme health risk. In small levels, it can create flu-like symptoms like headaches and nausea. It can be lethal in large concentrations.

We suggest regular furnace maintenance to ensure your unit is running properly. This job allows our technicians to discover problems before they get bigger, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your home free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms need to be on all floors by bedrooms and living areas.

Better Your House’s Air Quality with the Titan Heating & Air Conditioning Professionals

Aware that your residence has inferior air quality but not sure how to improve it? Or unsure which product is ideal for you? Give our approachable HVAC pros a call at 541-286-6617 or contact us online today. With free estimates and professional support, we’ll help you locate the ideal solution for your family and budget.