If you’re questioning whether your Payson house has unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ), it probably does.

We are indoors a lot. As a matter of fact, we’re indoors 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 could create long-term health problems.

Most Common Origins of Unsatisfactory IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most frequent sources of poor IAQ, the issues they make and how you can fix these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your residence, we suggest chatting with a professional like North Mechanical Heating and Cooling about which options are best for your house.

Volatile Organic Compounds

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

They’re found in paint and stains as well as:

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

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

Always adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines when applying paint or spraying cleaning products. Unlatching a window can help odors disappear faster.

Air purification systems can also make it better. This system partners with your heating and cooling equipment to freshen indoor air. When seeking one, ensure it’s specifically created to eliminate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can aggravate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it constantly gets redistributed by your home’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more regularly and install an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better fit.

This equipment hooks to your heating and cooling equipment to give strong filtration. Some models offer hospital-level filtration for eliminating particles and bioaerosols.

Persistent Odors

Modern homes are closely sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is great for your utility bill, it’s not ideal for your IAQ.

Musty odors can stay around for a greater amount of time as your home is pulling in reduced 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 fresher.

An air purification system is installed in your ducts to wipe out odors before they get released again. Search for one with a carbon filter and the capability to eliminate dangerous VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your family healthy by getting rid of most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes stale indoor air and exchanges it with fresh outdoor air. There are two kinds of equipment (heat recovery and energy recovery), so ask our professionals for more info on which kind is ideal for your house.

Uneven Humidity

It’s essential your residence’s humidity remains even. Air that’s too moist can lead to mold, while dry air can cause respiratory concerns.

Our professionals suggest 40–50% for ideal comfort. To keep yours even, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your heating and cooling unit.

Instead of having to drag a humidifier from room to room, this product delivers balanced humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It’s caused by insufficient combustion in fuel-burning units, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It presents a serious health risk. In little levels, it can lead to flu-like symptoms like headaches and nausea. It can be fatal in big amounts.

We advise yearly furnace maintenance to double-check your system is running properly. This service allows our techs to see problems before they get bigger, including malfunctions that can create carbon monoxide leaks.

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

Improve Your House’s Air Quality with the North Mechanical Heating and Cooling Specialists

Informed that your residence has inferior air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which solution is right for you? Give our kind HVAC specialists a call at 928-263-8570 or contact us online today. With free estimates and professional assistance, we’ll help you find the ideal equipment for your family and budget.