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 Taylor's 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 Thedford, Ontario.
Call us at 519-296-4437 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution may be two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving through your home’s air may result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms could be caused by other issues, they may also be evidence your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better 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An outdated heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems is comparatively easy with just 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we find and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of hiding them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory illness.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spread.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning
With a full roster of professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 519-296-4437 or contact us online today to begin.