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 PS Cool Heat 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 Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Call us at 720-613-2210 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants drifting through your home’s air will sometimes induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can trigger a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms could be a consequence of other issues, they may also be a sign your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- 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 a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you may need to refresh your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems can be relatively easy with just 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with PS Cool Heat. We’ll test 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 on a regular basis to control dust mites, which can aggravate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can cause headaches or aggravate respiratory conditions.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check with a humidifier or dehumidifier, based on your needs. Adjust humidity under 50% to impede mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Find natural cleaning and painting materials 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 right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with PS Cool Heat
With a full roster of NATE-certified Pros and indoor air quality solutions, PS Cool Heat can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 720-613-2210 or contact us online today to begin.
