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 Woody's Sudden Service 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 Manassas, Virginia.
Call us at 703-278-2036 today to start refreshing your home’s indoor air quality. If you are in need of a new filter today, check out our Filter & Accessory online shop for a wide range of products.
Signs Your Home Deals With Poor Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air healthy? It may not be as fresh as you think. Pollution is often two to five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Indoor air contaminants floating through your home’s air could induce headaches and allergy symptoms. And mold and mildew can provoke a variety of health problems.
Health Problems
While many of these symptoms can be a consequence of other issues, they can also be evidence your home is struggling with 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 issues
- Fatigue
- Allergies or asthma symptoms that are worse than average
- Coughing and sneezing
- Dizziness or nausea
Environmental Problems
An old heating and cooling system may be a contributing factor in indoor air quality problems, especially if it’s failing to filter air, control humidity or keep temperatures consistent.
Here are some other signs you might need to purify your indoor air:
- Too much static or mold growth
- Large amounts of dust
- Stale or musty odors
How Can I Prevent Indoor Air Quality Problems?
Preventing indoor air quality problems should be relatively straightforward with these 10 simple tips:
- Plan an indoor air quality audit with Woody's Sudden Service. We’ll test areas that impact air quality, including humidity, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Then we’ll review any issues we uncover and how you can improve them.
- Clean consistently to reduce dust mites, which can worsen allergies and asthma.
- Keep your home free of secondhand smoke.
- Get a whole-home filtration system to remove odors, as opposed to hiding them with air fresheners or strong candles. The contaminants include chemicals that can cause headaches or irritate respiratory symptoms.
- Vent gas-burning appliances, including stoves and water heaters, up and out.
- Keep your home’s humidity levels comfortable with a humidifier or dehumidifier, according to your needs. Put humidity under 50% to hinder mold and mildew spores.
- Assess your home for radon. Long-term exposure to this invisible radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, as stated by the EPA. You can purchase a radon test kit online or get in contact with your state radon program for info on discounted or free kits.
- Implement a ventilation system to replace contaminated indoor air with fresh outside air.
- Look for natural cleaning and painting materials that are low in or free of VOCs. High levels of VOCs can worsen symptoms for family members with respiratory conditions.
- Mount carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms.
Start Cleaning Your Air Today with Woody's Sudden Service
With a full roster of NATE-Certified professionals and indoor air quality solutions, Woody's Sudden Service can help your family breathe much easier. Call us at 703-278-2036 or contact us online today to begin.