If you’re uncertain whether your Mobile 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 residences could be 2–5 times more contaminated than outdoors, which could create long-term health concerns.

Most Common Causes of Unsatisfactory IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most frequent sources of bad IAQ, the problems they create and how you can take care of these indoor air pollutants. If you’re troubled by the air inside your residence, we suggest chatting with a professional like Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc about which solutions are best for your home.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals leaked by everyday household products.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

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

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

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using paint or cleaning supplies. Opening a window can help chemicals disperse faster.

Air purification systems can also better your air. This unit partners with your heating and cooling unit to freshen indoor air. When seeking a model, ensure it’s specifically made to eradicate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

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

This equipment hooks to your comfort equipment to provide strong filtration. Some types provide hospital-level filtration for getting rid of particles and bioaerosols.

Lingering Odors

New homes are tightly sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is great for your energy costs, it’s not very good for your IAQ.

Musty odors can stick around for a greater amount of time as your residence is pulling in less fresh air. Since keeping your windows open all year-round isn’t doable, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell cleaner.

An air purification system is placed in your ductwork to wipe out odors before they recirculate. Search for one with a carbon filter and the capability to wipe out damaging VOCs. These systems can also help keep your loved ones healthy by wiping out most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes stuffy indoor air and replaces it with crisp outdoor air. There are two kinds of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so call our professionals for more details on which solution is best for your house.

Unbalanced Humidity

It’s important your house’s humidity remains even. Air that’s too humid can lead to mold, while dry air can cause respiratory troubles.

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

In place of having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this product delivers balanced 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 an extreme health risk. In little levels, it can create flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It can be lethal in big concentrations.

We suggest annual furnace maintenance to make sure your system is running smoothly. This work allows our techs to spot issues before they start, including malfunctions that can lead to carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your home free of carbon monoxide is to install detectors. These alarms need to be on every floor near bedrooms and living areas.

Enhance Your House’s Air Quality with the Farnell Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Pros

Aware that your home has bad air quality but not sure how to make it better? Or unsure which option is right for you? Give our approachable HVAC professionals a call at 251-471-2674 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and expert service, we’ll help you choose the best solution for your family and budget.