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 Polar Air & Mechanical 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Call us at 843-253-4874 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Deals With 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 versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants drifting with your home’s air can lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a host of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may be a result of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems should be comparatively easy with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Polar Air & Mechanical. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, rather than masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or aggravate respiratory conditions.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew growth.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or get in contact with 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. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Polar Air & Mechanical
With a full roster of Certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, Polar Air & Mechanical can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 843-253-4874 or contact us online today to begin.
