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 Verona HVAC 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 Santa Clarita, California.
Call us at 661-475-1042 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution moving in your home’s air will sometimes result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a host of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be a result of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover 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 severe than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system may 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
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems can be fairly simple with just 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Verona HVAC. We’ll evaluate areas that impact air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we uncover and how you can resolve them.
- Clean regularly to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or strong candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Verona HVAC
With a full roster of Certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, Verona HVAC can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 661-475-1042 or contact us online today to begin.