Common Home Air Quality Problems

Maintaining air quality in a home is essential to the health of everyone living inside.

Maintaining air quality in a home is essential to the health of everyone living inside. But most homeowners tend to ignore this aspect until health complications start to surface. Pollutants significantly impact the quality of air in a home. This article guides homeowners about air quality issues prevalent in most homes and the best way to tackle the problem.

Homeowners can determine if the air quality in their home is poor by assessing the following:

Ventilation system and setup

Homeowners should pay keen attention to the structure of their homes. A home with poor ventilation limits the air flowing through and around the home. This could mean any contaminant inside the home isn't filtered to the outside. This could result in inhaling stuffy, polluted, and contaminated air. The results could include respiratory infections in homeowners.

The solution:

Homeowners need to integrate robust ventilation systems in their homes. But, they should seek expert opinions from certified technicians. They can install energy-efficient ventilation systems to resolve this issue. This will help to treat the air flowing in and clear away the contaminated air.

Humidity control settings

Homeowners may notice that the air in their homes is stuffy, and breathing has become difficult. This might point to a humidity control issue. Mold and allergens tend to thrive in areas with high humidity. One must act fast because mold development can harm a family's health.

The solutions:

This situation requires immediate professional attention. Homeowners should contact experts who can install dehumidifiers to help balance the home's humidity levels. Controlling the levels of humidity can eliminate the presence of mold and contaminants.

Presence of high-concentration contaminants

Without knowing it, homeowners may contaminate their homes using aerosols, cleaners, and paints. All of these can affect the air quality inside a home. Pets are also known to contaminate the home by bringing in pests such as dust mites or shedding hair that fills the air. Common nose, throat, and eye infections due to colds may be related to animal dander. This can be harmful to people with pre-existing health conditions such as asthma.

The solution

• Conduct frequent grooming of pets.

• Avoid using toxic aerosols. Always check the ingredients. Vegan product options are better.

• Use exhaust fans for spot ventilation when cooking.

The solutions mentioned above work great. But contacting HVAC experts is the fastest way for homeowners to remove a high concentration of contaminants from their homes. Air conditioning professionals can use proper air cleaning and ventilation systems to maintain great home air quality.

Occupants' behavior

The homeowners' lifestyle also impacts home air quality. Homeowners can do the following to improve the quality of air in their homes:

• Avoid smoking indoors.

• Open windows to enhance air circulation.

• Clean home surfaces to get rid of contaminants.

• Install proper ventilation systems during construction.

Invest in clean air

Always contact a professional when dealing with air quality issues. The problems can be complex and require the experience of a qualified technician to resolve them completely.

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