If you’re uncertain whether your Neptune City home has poor indoor air quality (IAQ), it likely does.

We are indoors a lot. As a matter of fact, we’re in a building 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 polluted than outdoors, which might create long-term health problems.

Most Common Origins of Poor IAQ

We’ve put together a list of the most frequent origins of poor IAQ, the troubles they cause and how you can fix these indoor air pollutants. If you’re concerned about the air inside your house, we advise consulting with a expert like Aggressive Mechanical about which products are a good fit for your family.

Volatile Organic Compounds

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

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

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

When these vapors accumulate inside, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They may also create 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 use the manufacturer’s guidelines when using paint or cleaning supplies. Opening a window can help fumes disperse faster.

Air purification systems can also help. This equipment partners with your heating and cooling unit to freshen indoor air. When looking for one, ensure it’s specifically made to eliminate 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 system. While you can vacuum more frequently and install an improved air filter, an air filtration system could be a better match.

This equipment hooks to your comfort equipment to deliver powerful filtration. Some types have hospital-level filtration for removing particles and bioaerosols.

Persistent Odors

Modern residences are securely sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is fantastic for your heating and cooling expenses, it’s not so good for your IAQ.

Musty odors can stay around for a greater amount of time since your home is pulling in a smaller amount of fresh air. Because keeping your windows open all the time isn’t an option, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell better.

An air purification system is put in your ductwork to neutralize odors before they are redistributed. Look for one with a carbon filter and the ability to wipe out damaging VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your loved ones healthy by eliminating most bacteria and ordinary allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system takes out stuffy indoor air and exchanges it with clean outdoor air. There are two models of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so check with our professionals for more information on which solution is right for your residence.

Unbalanced Humidity

It’s essential your home’s humidity remains even. Air that’s too moist can create mold, while dry air can create respiratory concerns.

Our pros suggest 40–50% for the best comfort. To keep yours in balance, consider getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your HVAC system.

Instead of having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this solution delivers balanced humidity throughout your house.

Carbon Monoxide

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

It creates a serious health risk. In small levels, it can lead to flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It may be deadly in big concentrations.

We advise yearly furnace maintenance to make sure your equipment is running like it should. This service allows our pros to find troubles before they get bigger, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best way to keep your home free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms must be on all floors near bedrooms and living spaces.

Better Your House’s Air Quality with the Aggressive Mechanical Specialists

Know that your house has bad air quality but not sure how to improve it? Or unsure which solution is best for you? Give our approachable HVAC pros a call at 732-806-5536 or contact us online today. With free estimates and pro support, we’ll help you choose the right solution for your family and budget.