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 Precision 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 Rapid City, South Dakota.
Call us at 605-206-3766 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating in your home’s air will sometimes result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a variety of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these symptoms could be caused by 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 out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system may be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are several other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems can be relatively straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Precision Mechanical. We’ll test areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we come across and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently 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, rather than hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels balanced with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder 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 purchase a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Precision Mechanical
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Precision Mechanical can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 605-206-3766 or contact us online today to begin.
