If you’re unsure whether your Yukon home has unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ), it probably does.

We are indoors a lot. As a matter of fact, we’re inside up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside houses could be 2–5 times worse than outdoors, which might create long-term health problems.

Most Common Origins of Unsatisfactory IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most ordinary origins of inferior IAQ, the issues they cause and how you can fix these indoor air pollutants. If you’re troubled by the air inside your home, we advise chatting with a pro like Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning about which products are a good fit for your house.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are fumes released by everyday household products.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

  • Furniture
  • Carpet
  • Building materials
  • Cleaning products
  • Cosmetics
  • Air fresheners
  • Candles

When these vapors accumulate inside, they can irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They might also cause headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your home is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these fumes can be 2–5 times worse than the air outdoors.

Always use the manufacturer’s directions when painting or cleaning. Opening a window can help vapors disperse faster.

Air purification systems can also better your air. This system partners with your heating and cooling unit to freshen indoor air. When hunting for a model, ensure it’s specifically made to wipe out VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can irritate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets redistributed by your home’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more routinely and install an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better match.

This solution hooks to your comfort equipment to give powerful filtration. Some types provide hospital-level filtration for getting rid of particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

Newer homes are tightly sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is fantastic for your utility costs, it’s not so good for your IAQ.

Stale odors can stay around for a greater amount of time because your home is pulling in a smaller amount of fresh air. Because keeping your windows open all year-round isn’t an option, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell fresher.

An air purification system is put in your HVAC system to eliminate odors before they get released again. Find one with a carbon filter and the capability to eliminate damaging VOCs. These units can also help keep your household healthy by getting rid of most bacteria and normal allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes stuffy indoor air and replaces it with fresh outdoor air. There are two types of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so call our professionals for more info on which type is right for your house.

Unbalanced Humidity

It’s essential your home’s humidity keeps even. Air that’s too humid can create mold, while dry air can lead to respiratory issues.

Our techs suggest 40–50% for the best comfort. To keep yours even, consider getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your HVAC system.

In place of having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this solution delivers even humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It occurs when there’s insufficient combustion in fuel-burning appliances, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It poses a serious health risk. In small levels, it can create flu-like sickness like headaches and nausea. It could be fatal in heavy levels.

We suggest regular furnace maintenance to double-check your unit is working smoothly. This work allows our professionals to discover issues before they begin, including malfunctions that can create carbon monoxide leaks.

The best method to keep your house free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms must be on each floor by bedrooms and living spaces.

Enhance Your Residence’s Air Quality with the Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning Specialists

Know that your residence has bad air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which solution is best for you? Give our kind HVAC pros a call at 405-494-7444 or contact us online today. With free estimates and professional support, we’ll help you locate the best solution for your home and budget.