3 Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality

Tori Klein • January 13, 2022

Reasons to call a Professional HVAC Technician Today

Picture of a woman laying on her couch blowing her nose.

The quality of the air inside your house can impact the lifestyle and health of all members of your home. Identifying the quality of your house's air isn't always as easy as you may think. Continue reading for some guaranteed indicators that your residence's air quality might actually need to be improved, and also exactly how Best Owner Direct HVAC can help you.



Frequent Respiratory System Ailments


As we have all experienced, it's not unusual for family members living together to get breathing disorders such as colds, especially during the winter season. If you discover, however, that you or other members of your household are frequently coughing, sneezing or blowing your noses even when you don't have a cold throughout the different seasons- the air in your home might just be the problem - especially if these symptoms only flare up when you're inside the house.


When your residence's air isn't being filtered properly, tiny dust and plant pollen fragments can be circulated and recirculated through your air vents. As these little particles flow in the air, viruses, as well as other pathogens, can latch onto them, providing them with the capability to travel a much further distance than they would be able to go on their own. When these dust particles aren't carrying anything that's inherently harmful, they can irritate the sinus passages as well as trigger swelling, sneezing, and cause nose dryness.



Dusty Vents as well as Baseboards


If you have noticed lately that you need to wipe your furniture or even vacuum your floors more regularly because dirt now has a tendency of accumulating on your cooling and heating vents and baseboards quickly, this may be a sign that you need to enhance the air quality of your home. Thoroughly cleaning or changing your HVAC filter can go a long way when it comes to lowering airborne dust and pollen, however, in many cases, more repair work or maintenance might be necessary.



Humidity Issues


When your HVAC isn't blowing out air efficiently, it can change the humidity levels in your house. This often also leads to a boost in interior humidity, which can speed up the growth of mold and mildew, as well as various other undesirable water-loving toxins. Maintaining a proper and stable moisture level in your home can be the key to not only protecting against the spread of respiratory disorders but also maintaining the structural integrity of your house.



Don't just settle for poor air quality in your home anymore. Our seasoned group of HVAC technicians are knowledgeable when it comes to what is required to improve your home's interior air quality. Get in touch with Best Owner Direct HVAC today for a no-obligation quote or to find out more about how our solutions can help improve the air quality in your home and keep you safe and healthy.

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