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 GLR Mechanical 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 Wilkes Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Call us at 570-309-0403 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution is often two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting in your home’s air could result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health issues.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be a consequence 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 normal again while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are a few other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be fairly straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with GLR Mechanical. We’ll test areas that affect air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we come across and how you can improve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory conditions.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as reported by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with GLR Mechanical
With a full roster of Certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, GLR Mechanical can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 570-309-0403 or contact us online today to begin.