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

We are indoors a lot. In reality, we’re indoors up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside homes could be 2–5 times worse than outdoors, which can create long-term health concerns.

Most Common Origins of Bad IAQ

We’ve put together a list of the most ordinary origins of poor IAQ, the troubles they make and how you can take care of these indoor air pollutants. If you’re troubled by the air inside your residence, we advise consulting with a specialist like Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. about which options are best for your home.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are fumes released by common household products.

They’re found in paint and stains along with:

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

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

Always adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions when applying paint or spraying cleaning products. Opening a window can help odors disperse faster.

Air purification systems can also better your air. This equipment partners with your heating and cooling unit to clean indoor air. When looking for a system, ensure it’s specifically made to eradicate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can aggravate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets moved by your house’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more routinely and buy an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better fit.

This solution hooks to your comfort equipment to provide strong filtration. Some models provide hospital-level filtration for getting rid of particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

Modern houses are closely sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is good for your energy costs, it’s not ideal for your IAQ.

Stale odors can hang around for a greater amount of time because your residence is pulling in less fresh air. Since keeping your windows open all the time isn’t a possibility, here are two ways you can make your indoor air smell cleaner.

An air purification system is installed in your ducts to wipe out odors before they recirculate. Find one with a carbon filter and the ability to break down damaging VOCs. These units can also help keep your family healthy by getting rid of most bacteria and common allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system pulls out stuffy indoor air and replaces it with clean outdoor air. There are two kinds of units (heat recovery and energy recovery), so check with our professionals for more details on which solution is best for your residence.

Unsteady Humidity

It’s critical your home’s humidity keeps even. Air that’s too moist can lead to mold, while dry air can lead to respiratory issues.

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

In place of having to drag a humidifier from room to room, this equipment delivers consistent humidity throughout your house.

Carbon Monoxide

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

It presents a severe health risk. In little levels, it can cause flu-like symptoms like headaches and nausea. It can be lethal in heavy concentrations.

We suggest yearly furnace maintenance to make sure your equipment is running smoothly. This work allows our pros to discover issues before they get bigger, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best method to keep your residence free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms should be on all floors near bedrooms and living areas.

Enhance Your Home’s Air Quality with the Air Commander's Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Specialists

Aware that your home has poor air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which solution is right for you? Give our kind HVAC pros a call at 863-216-2923 or contact us online today. With free estimates and pro assistance, we’ll help you choose the best option for your home and budget.