Modern homes are well sealed to keep heating and cooling indoors. While this improves energy efficiency, inadequate fresh air, indoor contaminants and nonstop recirculation can lead to problems.
Don’t worry, though, because Kapaun & Brown can help you have an energy-efficient home that’s also comfortable. Our services include an air quality audit, air duct cleaning and products to help improve indoor air quality in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Call us at 641-812-2028 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality.
Evidence Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It might not be as clean as you think. Pollution can be two to five times higher indoors compared to outdoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants moving with your home’s air could lead to headaches and allergy flareups. And mold and mildew can trigger a number of health problems.
Health Problems
While these symptoms can be caused by other issues, they may also be evidence your home has indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. This is particularly true if you feel better while you’re out of the house.
- Dry eyes, nose, throat or skin
- Headaches and sinus pressure
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are more intense than normal
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
A well-worn heating and cooling system will sometimes be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, primarily if it’s failing to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures stable.
Here are some other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stagnant or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Avoiding indoor air quality problems is fairly straightforward with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Kapaun & Brown. We’ll evaluate areas that affect air quality, such as humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll walk you through problems we come across and how you can resolve them.
- Clean consistently to clear away dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to get rid of odors, instead of concealing them with air fresheners or fragrant candles. The pollution includes chemicals that can trigger headaches or upset respiratory conditions.
- Air out gas-burning appliances, like stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Set humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Check your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the number one cause of lung cancer amongst nonsmokers, according to the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for details on discounted or free kits.
- Utilize a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Choose natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can aggravate symptoms for family members with respiratory diseases.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors close to bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Kapaun & Brown
With a full roster of certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Kapaun & Brown can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 641-812-2028 or contact us online today to begin.