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 JW Brager Heating and Cooling 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 Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
Call us at 608-447-0555 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating through your home’s air could induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms may be a result of other issues, they can also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you recover while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system will sometimes be contributing to indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be relatively straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with JW Brager Heating and Cooling. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any problems we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean regularly to control dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or upset respiratory illness.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spread.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Find 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 conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with JW Brager Heating and Cooling
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, JW Brager Heating and Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 608-447-0555 or contact us online today to begin.