If you’re uncertain whether your Tomball house has poor indoor air quality (IAQ), it probably does.

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

Most Common Origins of Bad IAQ

We’ve compiled a list of the most common sources of inferior IAQ, the issues they make and how you can take care of these indoor air pollutants. If you’re worried about the air inside your home, we recommend consulting with a specialist like Premium Air Services LLC about which solutions are a good fit for your family.

Volatile Organic Compounds

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

Always adhere to the manufacturer’s directions when applying paint or spraying cleaning products. Unlatching a window can help vapors dissipate faster.

Air purification systems can also improve your air. This equipment partners with your heating and cooling system to clean indoor air. When hunting for one, ensure it’s specifically created to eradicate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can irritate health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it constantly gets moved by your house’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more routinely and install an improved air filter, an air filtration system could be a better fit.

This solution hooks to your comfort equipment to deliver mighty filtration. Some kinds have hospital-level filtration for eliminating particles and bioaerosols.

Lasting Odors

Modern residences are securely sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is fantastic for your energy expenses, it’s not very 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. As keeping your windows open all year-round isn’t a possibility, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell fresher.

An air purification system is put in your HVAC system to eliminate odors before they get released again. Look for one with a carbon filter and the capability to break down dangerous VOCs. These systems can also help keep your family healthy by wiping out most bacteria and normal allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system takes out stuffy indoor air and substitutes it with fresh outdoor air. There are two types of units (heat recovery and energy recovery), so call our professionals for more details on which type is best for your house.

Unbalanced Humidity

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

Our technicians suggest 40–50% for ideal comfort. To keep yours in balance, think about getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your HVAC unit.

Rather than having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this product delivers consistent humidity across your house.

Carbon Monoxide

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

It poses a serious health risk. In little levels, it can lead to flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It can be deadly in large concentrations.

We suggest regular furnace maintenance to ensure your equipment is operating like it should. This service allows our technicians to find troubles before they begin, including malfunctions that can cause carbon monoxide leaks.

The best method to keep your residence free of carbon monoxide is to put in detectors. These alarms need to be on each floor close to bedrooms and living areas.

Improve Your Residence’s Air Quality with the Premium Air Services LLC Professionals

Informed that your house has inferior air quality but not sure how to improve it? Or unsure which product is right for you? Give our approachable HVAC experts a call at 713-364-9957 or contact us online today. With free estimates and professional support, we’ll help you find the right equipment for your needs and budget.