Are you suffering from symptoms of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in your Columbus, Georgia, home? If you have frequent asthma and allergy symptoms, trouble sleeping, headaches, and other persistent health problems, your air could be the cause. Consider these compelling reasons to address the IAQ in your home as soon as possible.
Ease Your Asthma
If you or someone in your family suffers from asthma, your indoor air quality is an important concern. Indoor pollutants like dust mites and pet dander are common asthma triggers. By eliminating these from the air, you can reduce asthma symptoms and create a healthier home. Make sure to change your home’s HVAC filter monthly for asthma sufferers, so you’re clearing away triggers regularly.
You may also want to consider upgrading to a dedicated air cleaner for your HVAC system. This will trap and kill small airborne particles including bacteria and viruses which can often trigger asthma attacks.
Decrease Allergy Symptoms
Allergy sufferers may deal with sneezing, watery eyes, and an itching, running, or stuffy nose when exposed to airborne irritants like pollen and pet dander. If these are circulating continuously throughout your home, you may find that your allergies are worse in the house than they are outside.
That’s why home ventilation is so important. A whole-home ventilator can help with allergies by sending stale air out of the home and bringing fresh, filtered air in from outside. This will keep you from circulating the same stale air throughout your house again and again. A ventilator allows you to keep your home well-sealed for energy efficiency while still enjoying the health benefits of fresh air in the home.
Get a Better Night’s Sleep
If you have a hard time sleeping at night, addressing IAQ may help. One study performed at the Technical University of Denmark found that college students who had proper ventilation in their bedrooms enjoyed better sleep quality and improved performance the next day. Improve your game at school and work by keeping the air clean and well ventilated at home.
Our energy recovery ventilators condition the air as it’s coming into your house, cooling and dehumidifying it for enhanced comfort. Staying cool and dry at night is another way to improve your sleep quality, so this installation will help your sleep in multiple ways.
Improve Your Comfort
If your home’s indoor air is stale, stuffy, and humid, you’re probably not feeling very comfortable. Your air conditioner is your first line of defense against humidity. Make sure you’re getting regular maintenance for this system so it’s in prime condition. Cool air can’t hold as much moisture as warm air, so efficiently cooling your house will reduce humidity levels as well. A whole-home dehumidifier will help if your AC system simply isn’t enough.
If you have the opposite problem and your air is too dry, you’ll suffer discomforts like dry skin, static electricity, and chapped lips. We can help you solve this issue as well. A whole-home humidifier will add moisture to the air if it’s lacking to keep you more comfortable in your home.
Reduce Harmful VOCs
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) include unseen dangers like formaldehyde and benzene. Though it may surprise you, these are often lurking in the indoor air. VOCs can cause many unpleasant symptoms including headaches, nausea, dizziness, itchiness, congestion, and more. VOCs are found in cleaning products, adhesives, new carpeting, pressed wood products, and even some air fresheners. UV lamps or air cleaners can help reduce the VOCs in your indoor air.
If you’re ready to start tackling the IAQ in your home, we can help. Contact Sensigreen Heating, Cooling & Insulation for an indoor air quality inspection. We will check your ducting, ventilation, and indoor air to help you properly diagnose any IAQ issues and find the right installation for your needs. Call us today at (334) 366-9237 to learn more. Improving your IAQ will help you create a home that’s healthier, fresher, and more comfortable so you can get rid of lingering symptoms and tackle each day feeling more productive and energetic.
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