If you’re uncertain whether your Muldrow residence has unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ), it probably 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 residences could be 2–5 times more contaminated than outdoors, which can create long-term health problems.

Most Common Origins of Bad IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most common sources of poor IAQ, the issues they cause and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re troubled by the air inside your home, we recommend talking with a specialist like Air Service Co. about which solutions are a good fit for your family.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are vapors emitted from regular 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 inside, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They might also lead to headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your residence is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these pollutants can be 2–5 times higher than the air outdoors.

Always use the manufacturer’s guidelines when painting or cleaning. Unlatching a window can help fumes disappear faster.

Air purification systems can also improve your air. This unit partners with your heating and cooling unit to clean indoor air. When looking for one, ensure it’s specifically created to eliminate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can irritate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continuously gets recirculated by your residence’s comfort system. While you can vacuum more frequently and get an improved air filter, an air filtration system could be a better solution.

This unit hooks to your comfort equipment to give powerful filtration. Some kinds provide hospital-level filtration for removing particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

Modern residences are tightly sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is great for your heating and cooling costs, it’s not so good for your IAQ.

Stale odors can hang around for a greater amount of time because your house is pulling in a smaller amount of fresh air. Since keeping your windows open throughout the year isn’t doable, here are two methods you can make your indoor air smell cleaner.

An air purification system is installed in your HVAC system to neutralize odors before they get released again. Look for one with a carbon filter and the ability to break down harmful VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your loved ones healthy by wiping out most bacteria and common allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system pulls out stuffy indoor air and exchanges it with clean outdoor air. There are two models of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so ask our professionals for more information on which kind is ideal for your residence.

Unsteady Humidity

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

Our experts suggest 40–50% for the best comfort. To keep yours in balance, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your heating and cooling system.

Rather than having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this equipment delivers balanced humidity throughout 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 produces a serious health risk. In small levels, it can lead to flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It may be lethal in large concentrations.

We advise yearly furnace maintenance to double-check your system is working like it should. This service allows our techs to see problems before they start, including malfunctions that can create carbon monoxide leaks.

The best method to keep your house free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms must be on each floor close to bedrooms and living rooms.

Enhance Your House’s Air Quality with the Air Service Co. Professionals

Aware that your residence has inferior air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which option is ideal for you? Give our approachable HVAC pros a call at 918-212-8943 or contact us online now. With free estimates and pro support, we’ll help you find the best equipment for your family and budget.