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 Marios 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 Thousand Palms, California.
Call us at 760-314-4766 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It may not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants floating with your home’s air can lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can cause a number of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms may 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 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 usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system may be worsening indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures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 might need to purify your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems can be relatively straightforward with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Marios Air Conditioning. We’ll examine areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll go over whatever concerns we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean regularly to clear away dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of masking them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as reported by 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.
- Utilize a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Find 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.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Marios Air Conditioning
With a full roster of NATE-certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, Marios Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 760-314-4766 or contact us online today to begin.