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 Tri County Climate Control LLC 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 Bend, Oregon.
Call us at 541-238-2797 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants drifting through your home’s air can result in headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms can be caused by other issues, they can also be evidence your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel normal again while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more severe than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system will sometimes be contributing to indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you may need to purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems is comparatively simple with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Tri County Climate Control LLC. We’ll examine areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any concerns 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 remove odors, rather than hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory illness.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, such as stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Tri County Climate Control LLC
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Tri County Climate Control LLC can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 541-238-2797 or contact us online today to begin.