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 LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc. 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 Shamokin and Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
Call us at 570-648-0748 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as fresh as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollution moving in your home’s air will sometimes lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can cause a host of health issues.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms could be a result of other issues, they may also be indicative your home is struggling with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you recover while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus irritation
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system may be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, balance humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Excessive static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems is relatively straightforward with the following 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc.. We’ll test areas that affect air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean on a regular basis to reduce dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Do what you can to get rid of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, as opposed to concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, to the outdoors.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your needs. Put humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
- Test 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 purchase a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Use 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. Excess levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors right outside bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc.
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc. can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 570-648-0748 or contact us online today to begin.