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

We are indoors a lot. In fact, 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 might create long-term health concerns.

Most Common Origins of Poor IAQ

We’ve put together a list of the most ordinary sources of poor IAQ, the problems they make and how you can take care of these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your house, we advise consulting with a specialist like MPC Heating & Cooling about which products are best for your family.

Volatile Organic Compounds

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

They’re found in paint and stains along with:

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

When these vapors accumulate in your home, they might irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They may also lead to headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your house is in a rural or industrial space, an EPA study found indoor levels of these chemicals can be 2–5 times greater than the air outside your home.

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 equipment to enhance indoor air. When seeking one, ensure it’s specifically created to wipe out VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

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

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

Persistent Odors

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

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

An air purification system is installed in your HVAC system to eliminate odors before they recirculate. Find one with a carbon filter and the ability to eliminate dangerous VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your family healthy by eliminating most bacteria and common allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes musty indoor air and substitutes it with clean outdoor air. There are two models of equipment (heat recovery and energy recovery), so check with our professionals for more info on which solution is best for your residence.

Unsteady Humidity

It’s important your residence’s humidity keeps even. Air that has too much moisture can cause mold, while dry air can create respiratory symptoms.

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

In place of having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this solution delivers consistent humidity across your house.

Carbon Monoxide

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

It produces a severe health risk. In small levels, it can create flu-like sickness like headaches and nausea. It could be lethal in big levels.

We suggest annual furnace maintenance to ensure your unit is operating like it should. This work allows our techs to discover troubles before they get bigger, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your home free of carbon monoxide is to get detectors. These alarms must be on each floor close to bedrooms and living spaces.

Improve Your Residence’s Air Quality with the MPC Heating & Cooling Professionals

Know that your house has inferior air quality but not sure how to enhance it? Or unsure which solution is best for you? Give our approachable HVAC professionals a call at 308-832-4321 or contact us online now. With free estimates and pro service, we’ll help you locate the best option for your family and budget.