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 B & B Heating & 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 Florissant and St. Charles, Missouri.
Call us at 314-325-7552 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 healthy as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting in your home’s air may induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be a result of other issues, they can be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s struggling to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be comparatively straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with B & B Heating & Cooling. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we uncover and how you can fix them.
- Clean on a regular basis to clear away dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory conditions.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, including 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 restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with B & B Heating & Cooling
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, B & B Heating & Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 314-325-7552 or contact us online today to begin.