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 D & R 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 Portland, Oregon.
Call us at 503-678-2517 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 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 pollution moving with your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a host of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms could be a consequence of other issues, they can be indicative your home is struggling with 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 pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you might need to refresh your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems is fairly simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with D & R Heating & Air. We’ll examine areas that impact air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we find 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.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can cause headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spread.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with D & R Heating & Air
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, D & R Heating & Air can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 503-678-2517 or contact us online today to begin.
