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

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

Most Common Sources of Poor IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most common sources of poor IAQ, the troubles they create and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your home, we recommend chatting with a pro like Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. about which options are ideal for your house.

Volatile Organic Compounds

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

They’re found in paint and stains as well as:

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

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

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when painting or cleaning. Opening a window can help odors disappear faster.

Air purification systems can also make it better. This equipment partners with your heating and cooling equipment to improve indoor air. When looking for a system, ensure it’s specifically created to eradicate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can trigger health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets redistributed by your residence’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more regularly and buy an improved air filter, an air filtration system may be a better fit.

This equipment hooks to your HVAC equipment to provide mighty filtration. Some models have hospital-level filtration for removing particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

New residences are closely sealed to enhance energy efficiency. While this is great for your heating and cooling expenses, it’s not very good for your IAQ.

Musty odors can hang around for a greater amount of time as your residence is pulling in a smaller amount of fresh air. Since keeping your windows open throughout the year isn’t a possibility, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell better.

An air purification system is installed in your ducts to neutralize odors before they get released again. Search for one with a carbon filter and the capability to break down harmful VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your loved ones healthy by wiping out most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system takes out stuffy indoor air and substitutes it with clean outdoor air. There are two models of equipment (heat recovery and energy recovery), so ask our professionals for more information on which solution is right for your home.

Unsteady Humidity

It’s critical your home’s humidity stays even. Air that’s too moist can lead to mold, while dry air can lead to respiratory troubles.

Our techs suggest 40–50% for top comfort. To keep yours even, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your comfort unit.

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

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It occurs when there’s insufficient combustion in fuel-burning units, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It causes an extreme health risk. In low levels, it can cause flu-like sickness like headaches and nausea. It may be deadly in big levels.

We recommend yearly furnace maintenance to ensure your unit is operating like it should. This job allows our technicians to find issues before they begin, including malfunctions that can lead to carbon monoxide leaks.

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

Enhance Your House’s Air Quality with the Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. Pros

Informed that your residence has bad air quality but not sure how to improve it? Or unsure which product is ideal for you? Give our kind HVAC experts a call at 862-345-6896 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and professional service, we’ll help you locate the best solution for your family and budget.