If you are concerned about the indoor air quality in your home, there is a good reason. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that indoor air is up to 5x more polluted than outdoor air. We breathe in this air while inside the home. The more polluted the air, the greater the risk of developing allergies, coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms. An IAQ test can resolve the problem by alerting you to poor air quality.
Types of Indoor Air Contaminants
Many different types of contaminants can clog up the air in your home and create a stuffy environment that causes upper respiratory issues such as those described above. Mold is one of the most common. Pet dander, household cleaners, cigarette smoke, and other contaminants are also responsible for poor indoor air quality.
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The solution to poor indoor air is to improve ventilation and reduce humidity. Make sure the AC runs during the summer, use natural cleaners, clean the house regularly, and use a dehumidifier in the home to maintain proper humidity levels.
Other suggestions that can help improve indoor air quality:
- Change the filter in your HVAC unit each month. A clean filter blocks out contaminants so they do not get in the air in your home.
- Air duct cleaning may benefit the indoor air quality in your home. Experts advise this cleaning once every three to five years. If it’s been some time since you’ve scheduled air duct cleaning in Alma, maybe it’s time.
- Use vents in the bathroom and kitchen. Vents help keep moisture out of the air so contaminants like mold do not become a problem for your household.
What’s an Indoor Air Quality Test?
An Indoor Air Quality test performed by a licensed HVAC technician in Alma can help determine the amount of pollution in the air in your home. This information can help you decide on a plan of action to reduce those pollutants and clean the air in your home.
Rice Heating and Air are a full-service HVAC Contractor headquartered in Alma, AR. The company specializes in air conditioning repair, AC installations, indoor air quality systems, heating repair, and furnace installations. Rice Heating and Air are focused on helping homeowners and businesses stay comfortable year-round. We are your comfort experts.
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