If you’re unsure whether your Boynton Beach home has unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ), it possibly does.

We are indoors a lot. In reality, we’re inside up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside houses could be 2–5 times worse than outdoors, which may create long-term health problems.

Most Common Causes of Bad IAQ

We’ve put together a list of the most ordinary causes of inferior IAQ, the problems they make and how you can remedy these indoor air pollutants. If you’re worried about the air inside your home, we suggest talking with a pro like A2Z Air Inc about which products are best for your house.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are vapors 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 chemicals accumulate indoors, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They may also create headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your house is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these pollutants can be 2–5 times worse than the air outdoors.

Always adhere to the manufacturer’s directions when painting or cleaning. Unlatching a window can help odors dissipate faster.

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

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can aggravate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continually gets moved by your home’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more regularly and get an improved air filter, an air filtration system may be a better solution.

This unit hooks to your heating and cooling equipment to deliver strong filtration. Some types provide hospital-level filtration for removing particles and bioaerosols.

Persistent Odors

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

Stuffy odors can stick around for a greater amount of time since your residence is pulling in less fresh air. Because keeping your windows open all year-round isn’t an option, here are two methods you can make your indoor air smell better.

An air purification system is put in your HVAC system to eliminate odors before they get released again. Search for one with a carbon filter and the ability to wipe out damaging VOCs. These systems can also help keep your household healthy by eliminating most bacteria and normal allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system takes out stale indoor air and substitutes it with clean outdoor air. There are two models of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so ask our professionals for more details on which kind is right for your home.

Unsteady Humidity

It’s important your residence’s humidity remains even. Air that’s too humid can cause mold, while dry air can cause respiratory symptoms.

Our techs suggest 40–50% for top comfort. To keep yours in balance, 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 solution delivers even humidity around your house.

Carbon Monoxide

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

It poses a severe health risk. In small levels, it can cause flu-like sickness like headaches and nausea. It could be deadly in big concentrations.

We recommend annual furnace maintenance to make sure your unit is running like it should. This work allows our professionals to pinpoint problems before they begin, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your residence free of carbon monoxide is to install detectors. These alarms must be on every floor close to bedrooms and living spaces.

Improve Your Home’s Air Quality with the A2Z Air Inc Experts

Aware that your home has poor air quality but not sure how to enhance it? Or unsure which product is a good fit for you? Give our friendly HVAC specialists a call at 561-270-6228 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and pro support, we’ll help you choose the best solution for your home and budget.