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 Strine's 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 York, Pennsylvania.
Call us at 717-383-4479 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Clues Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors versus outdoors, as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air pollutants moving through your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health concerns.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms could be caused by other issues, they may also be indicative your home is dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re not home.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than usual
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An outdated heating and cooling system can be contributing to indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures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 purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- High quantities of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Avoid Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems should be relatively simple with these 10 simple tips:
- Request an indoor air quality audit with Strine's. We’ll test areas that influence air quality, like humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we find and how you can fix them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
- Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
- Install a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, rather than concealing them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory symptoms.
- Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels in check 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 stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or reach out to your state radon program for information on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replenish contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Excess levels of VOCs can irritate symptoms for family members with respiratory illnesses.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Strine's
With a full roster of NATE-certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Strine's can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 717-383-4479 or contact us online today to begin.