If you’re uncertain whether your Haines City residence has unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ), it possibly does.

We are indoors a lot. As a matter of fact, we’re inside up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside houses could be 2–5 times more contaminated than outdoors, which may create long-term health concerns.

Most Common Sources of Poor IAQ

We’ve put together a list of the most frequent causes of poor IAQ, the troubles they cause and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your residence, we advise consulting with a specialist like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. about which solutions are best for your house.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are fumes emitted from common household items.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

  • Furniture
  • Carpet
  • Building materials
  • Cleaning products
  • Cosmetics
  • Air fresheners
  • Candles

When these chemicals accumulate indoors, they can irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They may also create headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your residence is in a rural or industrial area, an EPA study found indoor levels of these fumes can be 2–5 times worse than the air outside your home.

Always use the manufacturer’s instructions when painting or cleaning. Opening a window can help fumes dissipate faster.

Air purification systems can also better your air. This unit partners with your heating and cooling equipment to enhance indoor air. When seeking one, ensure it’s specifically created to eliminate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can trigger health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continuously gets redistributed by your house’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more frequently and install an improved air filter, an air filtration system may be a better fit.

This equipment hooks to your heating and cooling equipment to give strong filtration. Some models have hospital-level filtration for removing particles and bioaerosols.

Lasting Odors

New houses are tightly sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is great for your heating and cooling bill, it’s not very good for your IAQ.

Stuffy odors can stay around for a greater amount of time since your residence is pulling in reduced fresh air. As keeping your windows open all the time isn’t doable, here are two methods you can make your indoor air smell fresher.

An air purification system is put in your HVAC system to wipe out odors before they recirculate. Find one with a carbon filter and the capability to break down harmful VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your family healthy by wiping out most bacteria and common allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system takes out musty indoor air and replaces it with clean outdoor air. There are two kinds of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so call our professionals for more details on which type is best for your house.

Uneven Humidity

It’s essential your home’s humidity remains even. Air that’s too humid can cause mold, while dry air can lead to respiratory issues.

Our experts suggest 40–50% for top comfort. To keep yours in balance, think about getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your comfort equipment.

In place of having to lug a humidifier from room to room, this product delivers balanced humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It occurs when there’s insufficient combustion in fuel-burning equipment, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It causes a serious health risk. In small levels, it can create flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It could be fatal in large amounts.

We advise regular furnace maintenance to ensure your equipment is operating smoothly. This job allows our technicians to spot problems before they begin, including malfunctions that can lead to carbon monoxide leaks.

The best method to keep your residence free of carbon monoxide is to install detectors. These alarms must be on each floor by bedrooms and living areas.

Enhance Your Residence’s Air Quality with the Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Professionals

Informed that your home has bad air quality but not sure how to enhance it? Or unsure which solution is best for you? Give our friendly HVAC experts a call at 863-216-2923 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and professional service, we’ll help you find the right option for your needs and budget.