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 MPC Heating & Cooling 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 Chadron, Nebraska.
Call us at 308-832-4321 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution can be two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving in your home’s air will sometimes result in headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be caused by other issues, they may also be indicative your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- 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 will sometimes be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s struggling to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are a few other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be fairly simple with the following 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with MPC Heating & Cooling. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through issues we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to eliminate odors, rather than hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can cause headaches or aggravate respiratory illness.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew growth.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with MPC Heating & Cooling
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, MPC Heating & Cooling can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 308-832-4321 or contact us online today to begin.