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 HCE Systems 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 Norton, Virginia.
Call us at 276-302-0076 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 may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution moving through your home’s air can lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be caused by other issues, they can be a sign your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel normal again while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system will sometimes be contributing to indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems can be relatively easy with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with HCE Systems. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew growth.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with HCE Systems
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, HCE Systems can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 276-302-0076 or contact us online today to begin.