Ventilation Systems
Installing a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from turning stagnant and balance humidity levels.
Learn More
How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are typical pollution sources in your house. Other sources include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be expelled by products in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be found in various air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other symptoms.
Many scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other illnesses are linked to inferior indoor air quality. Allergies can also be triggered by indoor air quality troubles.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has conditions that are bad at home and improve when you leave, you may be struggling with indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re worried about your health.
- Lingering cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never improves could be connected to air quality. This is especially true if you feel better when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are vulnerable to indoor pollution and may react by turning dry, itchy or watery.
- Tiredness or feeling lightheaded. Breathing in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Frequent asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be diffused through the air or get caught in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can cause these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Excessive dust despite regular cleaning. You may need to put in a new air filter or add a filtration system from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Humidity issues. Dryness can cause itchy eyes and amplify respiratory problems. Too much moisture can result in mold or mildew growth.
- Stuffy scents. Mold or mildew flourishers when the humidity in your home is too high.
- Hot or cold spots. This can be related to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having problems controlling temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be a response to the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a warning of high carbon monoxide levels. Make sure that you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.
