Today’s homes are well sealed and insulated. While this helps with energy efficiency, a lack of fresh air, indoor pollutants and continuous recirculation can cause problems.

There’s no need to worry, though, since Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit and products to help improve indoor air quality in South Beloit and Belvidere, Illinois.

Contact us today to get started improving your home’s air.

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Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality

Is your indoor air healthy? It might not be as healthy as you think. Pollution may be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Indoor air pollution drifting with your home’s air may lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a host of health concerns.

Health Problems

While these symptoms could be a result of other issues, they can also be evidence your home has 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 pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than normal
  • Coughing and sneezing
  • Dizziness or nausea

Environmental Problems

A well-worn heating and cooling system may be contributing to indoor air quality problems, particularly if it’s unable to filter air, regulate humidity or keep temperatures consistent.

Here are several other signs you may need to improve your indoor air:

  • Excessive static or mold growth
  • Excessive dust
  • Stale or musty odors

How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?

Combating indoor air quality problems should be fairly straightforward with these 10 simple tips:

  1. Plan an indoor air quality audit with Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ll test areas that affect air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through problems we uncover and how you can resolve them.
  2. Clean on a regular basis to clear away dust mites, which can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
  3. Clear your home of secondhand smoke.
  4. Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or scented candles. The pollutants include chemicals that can lead to headaches or aggravate respiratory conditions.
  5. Ventilate gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, outside.
  6. Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to restrict mold and mildew spores.
  7. Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can buy a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
  8. Utilize a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh air from outside.
  9. Choose natural cleaning and painting substances that are low in or free of VOCs. Elevated levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
  10. Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.

FAQs About Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a measure of the cleanliness and overall health of the air throughout your house. Indoor pollutants such as dust, pollen, pet dander, mold, excess humidity and airborne particles can compromise your indoor air quality. The appropriate indoor air quality solutions can help limit pollutants and create a cleaner, more comfortable living environment.

Superior indoor air quality keeps airborne pollutants, allergens and excess moisture at levels that support a healthy home. There is no one measurement that defines normal indoor air quality, because different pollutants call for different tests. Sufficient ventilation, efficient air filtration and optimal humidity can help enhance the air you breathe at home.

Your HVAC system plays a major role in indoor air quality by circulating air, filtering particles and helping manage humidity. Neglected filters, inadequate ventilation or elevated humidity can lead to indoor air quality issues.

Whole-home humidity control equipment and air purification systems can also be installed to work with your HVAC equipment to create an even fresher indoor environment.

Yes. You can assess indoor air quality with indoor air monitors that detect particles, humidity or carbon dioxide. However, monitors don’t detect every indoor pollutant. If you notice lingering odors, excess moisture or your allergies seem to get worse indoors, a professional indoor air quality assessment from Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning can help find potential issues and determine which solutions are best for your home.

Warning signs of poor indoor air quality in your South Beloit and Belvidere home include persistent musty odors, constant dust even after cleaning, mold growth and condensation on windows. Some people may also notice eye, nose or throat irritation when they’re inside. These symptoms can have many different causes, so a professional IAQ assessment can help determine the underlying cause and whether ventilation, filtration, humidity control or another solution is ideal for your home.

Start Breathing Healthier Air Today with Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning

With a full roster of NATE-certified pros and indoor air quality equipment, Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning can help your family breathe much easier. Give us a call or contact us online today to get started.

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