Indoor air quality is important now more than ever, especially with the majority of people still working remotely from home. Having clean air that is pollutant-free is something that should stay within the forefront of any homeowner’s mind when you’re spending multiple hours indoors. Now that spring has sprung, maintaining a high level of indoor air quality is the first line of defense in staying sneeze-free and keeping any pollutants or allergens out. At My Guy Heating and Air, we want you to be fully informed about how to keep your home’s air as clean as possible.
What is Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is the rate of measurement for the air and the pollutants within your home. Common allergies are triggered by a low level of air quality – the more allergens you are experiencing indicates that your air filters or HVAC system might need a tune-up or upgrade.
The higher the air quality within your home, the less you will have to be worried about potentially harmful pollutants entering your home’s air.
Why Indoor Air Quality is Vital
Harmful outdoor pollutants can come into your home and have no means of escape, leaving your air and breathing quality at risk of triggering allergens. These pollutants stay in your home by re-circulating through your HVAC system’s filters, causing you to unwittingly inhale allergens all day. By breathing lower qualities of air for longer periods of time, you leave you and your family at risk of developing respiratory and other health problems in the future.
Common signs of indoor allergens can be:
- Irritation of the eyes
- Runny nose
- Itchy throat
- Trouble breathing
- Build-up of dust on surfaces
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, different individuals can have different reactions to varying allergens, but maintains that prolonged exposure should be avoided due to the long-term health problems, like asthma and heart disease, it can cause. These issues can be caused simply by a home or office having poor or inadequate ventilation.
Common Causes of Low Indoor Air Quality
While it is common for pollutants to come from outside of your home and contaminate the air inside, it is also very likely that things are happening within your home that are lowering the quality of the air that you breathe.
Indoor air contaminants can include:
- Smoking or vaping tobacco products
- Products for household cleaning
- Excess moisture
- Deteriorating insulation
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The easiest way to improve your home’s air quality is by calling a technician to perform an IAQ Check. These tests assess and diagnose the issues and pollutants within your home’s air and HVAC system. At My Guy Heating and AC, our technicians will come to your home and assess the state of your home’s air quality and inform you how to improve it and move from there.
Once your air quality is assessed, your technician will install a new HVAC system to ensure your home’s air quality is in pristine working order. By replacing or repairing your HVAC system, you ensure that your home is free of pollutants and will get rid of any particulates coming into your home in the future.
If you want to ensure your home has the best air quality in Escondido, contact My Guy Heating and Air to get your home’s air tested and on the right track to breathing great again.
