These days, homes are well sealed as well as insulated. While this improves energy efficiency, a lack of fresh air, indoor pollutants and continuous recirculation can result in problems.
You can rest easy, though, since Stellitano Home Services can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit and products to help improve indoor air quality in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Give us a call today to get started improving your home’s air.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution moving through your home’s air could lead to headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a host of health issues.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms can be caused by 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 away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus issues
- 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An outdated heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- Excessive dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems should be comparatively straightforward with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Stellitano Home Services. We’ll examine areas that affect air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any problems we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Use a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, as opposed to masking them with air fresheners or scented candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew growth.
- Test your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the main cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can get a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting supplies that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Place carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Stellitano Home Services
With a full lineup of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality equipment, Stellitano Home Services can help your family breathe easier. Give us a call or contact us online today to get started.