Ventilation Systems
Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from turning stagnant and manage humidity levels.
Learn More
How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
Mold, pollen and pet dander are common pollution sources in your home. Other causes include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs can be expelled by products in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be found in various air fresheners and scented candles. Heightened VOCs can lead to respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other issues.
Many scientific studies have discovered respiratory diseases, asthma and other health conditions are linked to bad indoor air quality. Allergies can also be triggered by indoor air quality troubles.
10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality
If your family has problems that intensify at home and go away when you leave, you may be struggling with indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re anxious about your health.
- Ongoing cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never goes away could be related to air quality. This is especially true if you don’t have symptoms when you leave your home.
- Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are sensitive to indoor pollution and may react by becoming dry, itchy or watery.
- Tiredness or feeling dizzy. Breathing in chemical pollutants can have an influence on your energy levels.
- Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be circulated through the air or get trapped in carpet.
- Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can create these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
- Heavy dust despite regular cleaning. You may need to put in a new air filter or install a filtration system from Parker Pearce Service Experts.
- Humidity problems. Dryness can cause red eyes and amplify respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can cause mold or mildew growth.
- Stale scents. Mold or mildew flourishers when the humidity in your home is too high.
- Hot or cold spots. This can be related to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having issues regulating temperature and humidity.
- Nausea. This can be recoil from the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a indication of high carbon monoxide levels. Check that you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.
