Originally published in January 2018
When the air inside your Gurnee, IL home is fresh and clean, both you and your family feel better. But if your indoor air quality takes a turn for the worse, it can affect a lot more than your energy bill. It can cause a slew of unpleasant respiratory issues, usually ones you’ve never experienced before.
Humidity Levels
Unstable levels of humidity can cause a lot more than physical discomfort. If you start to notice an increase in static electricity or your plants never seem to have enough water, humidity levels inside your home may be too low. Excessive moisture in the air does the exact opposite, helping dust mites to thrive and encouraging mold growth.
For mildly elevated humidity levels, use an exhaust fan to force the warm, moist air outside. For larger issues, you may want to install a whole-home humidifier, which can help keep humidity at the proper level.
Dusty Furniture
Unless you recently completed a remodeling project, excessive levels of dust is another red flag your HVAC system isn’t functioning as it should. Since excess dust usually leads to dust mites, it’s a good idea to change your air filters regularly. Air purifiers also help to keep the air fresh inside your home.
Chronic Respiratory Symptoms
Health issues linked to poor indoor air quality can include sinus headaches, sneezing, coughing and a scratchy throat. Individuals with allergies and asthma often have an exacerbation of their symptoms.
Stale Odors
It’s normal to become used to the smell inside your home, but if you start to notice stale odors after you’ve been away, poor air quality may be to blame. Unpleasant odors are typically indicators that something is amiss.
Keeping your indoor air fresh is easy. Learn the ways by contacting Herchenbach Mechanical Inc. today.
