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 Lakeside Heating & Air 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 Chelan and Wenatchee, Washington.
Call us at 509-284-4265 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving in your home’s air may induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health issues.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be a consequence of other issues, they can also be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you recover while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- 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An outdated heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems should be comparatively easy with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with Lakeside Heating & Air. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we come across and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently to control dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, instead of masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, such as 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 impede mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to exchange 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 worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Lakeside Heating & Air
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Lakeside Heating & Air can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 509-284-4265 or contact us online today to begin.
