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 The Chilly Pig 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 Cocoa, Florida.
Call us at 321-205-1234 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 healthy as you think. Pollution may be two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving through your home’s air will sometimes lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health concerns.
Health Problems
While these types of symptoms can be a consequence of other issues, they can be evidence your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is especially true if you feel normal again while you’re away from home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system can be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are several other signs you might need to improve your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stuffy or musty odors
How Can I Stop Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Combating indoor air quality problems is comparatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Schedule an indoor air quality audit with The Chilly Pig. We’ll evaluate areas that influence air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through concerns we find and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently 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 fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can lead to headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, such as 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 for nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or contact your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Use a ventilation system to exchange contaminated indoor air with fresh outdoor air.
- Find natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with The Chilly Pig
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, The Chilly Pig can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 321-205-1234 or contact us online today to begin.