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 Titan Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Central Point, Oregon.
Call us at 541-286-6617 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants drifting through your home’s air will sometimes lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be a consequence of other issues, they may also be evidence your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better 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 intense than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems is fairly straightforward with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Titan Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through problems we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew growth.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer amongst 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.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Titan Heating & Air Conditioning
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Titan Heating & Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 541-286-6617 or contact us online today to begin.
