High-Quality Products to Solve Air Quality Issues In Madison County
When you consider health risks, the air inside your home isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. You don’t have to live in a smog-prone area to have bad indoor air. In fact, according to the EPA, indoor air is likely to be five times more polluted than the air outside your home. Any home, in any location, can experience poor indoor air quality. This is due to air contaminants being generated within the home itself. Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling will assist you in achieving cleaner indoor air.
We offer the following products to ensure your indoor air quality:
- HEPA filters
- UV lights
- Whole-house systems
The Truth About Air Pollution
It’s hard to imagine your home’s indoor air being the potential cause of lung cancer, lung infections, asthma, headaches, fatigue, and other illness.
The causes are potentially numerous, and include:
- Construction materials including carpet, paint, furniture, linoleum, and other materials used to build your home.
- High indoor temperature and excessive humidity
- Poor ventilation in energy-efficient homes
- Cleaning products and air fresheners
The pollutants involved typically include formaldehyde, fire-retardants, lead, volatile organic chemicals, radon, and others. By using simple caution, and providing fresh air combined with effective products installed in the home’s heating and air conditioning system, you can improve the indoor air quality in your home.
9 Warning Signs That Your Home Has Poor Air Quality
Poor air quality in homes can lead to various health issues. Here are nine warning signs that may indicate your home has poor air quality:
- Persistent Odors: Lingering smells like mustiness, mold, or chemicals can indicate poor ventilation or hidden mold growth.
- Allergic Reactions: Increased allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, or watery eyes when indoors may suggest airborne irritants like dust mites or pet dander.
- Visible Mold: Mold growth on walls, ceilings, or around windows suggests high humidity levels and poor ventilation, which can lead to respiratory issues.
- Excess Dust: Accumulation of dust on surfaces despite regular cleaning may indicate inadequate air filtration or circulation.
- Humidity Issues: High humidity levels can promote mold growth and worsen respiratory conditions. Condensation on windows or damp spots on walls are signs of excessive moisture.
- Respiratory Irritation: Frequent coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath, especially when indoors, can be a sign of pollutants or allergens in the air.
- Stale or Stuffiness: If the air in your home feels consistently stale or stuffy, it could indicate poor ventilation and a buildup of indoor pollutants.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Exposure: Symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, or confusion could indicate exposure to carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced by fuel-burning appliances.
- Increased Energy Bills: A sudden increase in energy costs without changes in usage patterns may suggest inefficient HVAC systems or blocked air ducts, affecting air quality.
If you notice these signs, it’s important to address the underlying causes to improve indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment.
Call for an Indoor Air Quality Estimate Today
At Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we utilize the latest tools and technologies to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of our customers. Our goal is for you to have the peace of mind knowing the air you and your family breathe is of the best quality.
Our Awards & Accolades
Our esteemed business holds an A+ accreditation from the BBB and has garnered recognition through various accolades, notably receiving four awards from HomeAdvisor. Additionally, we were honored as the Best of the Best in 2017 by The Decatur Daily Reader’s Choice Poll, winning in both the Heating and Air Conditioning Service and Plumber categories.
To get started, complete our online contact form or call our Decatur indoor air quality experts at (256) 353-0051!
