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 Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Yukon, Oklahoma.
Call us at 405-494-7444 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution drifting in your home’s air will sometimes result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms may be caused by other issues, they may also be indicative your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be worsening indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s failing to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Excess static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be fairly simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ll test areas that influence 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 resolve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than hiding them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can cause headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew growth.
- 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 contact your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Comfort Concepts Heating & Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 405-494-7444 or contact us online today to begin.
