After a single exposure to a pollutant, some immediate health effects can potentially appear, including irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue according to data from the EPA. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) health effects can also show up many years later which may include respiratory diseases, heart disease, premature death, and cancer.
How can you limit exposure to both short-term and long-term pollutant sources in the Valley of the Sun? A key step is to limit concentrations of certain particulates in your indoor air. Second, would be to pay close attention to improving indoor ventilation and reducing or eliminating sources such as smoking, cleaning fluids, hobbies releasing high concentrations of pollutants, and fixing malfunctioning appliances.
Decreasing Indoor Allergens
There are many sources of indoor pollution that can trigger health problems, such as allergies and asthma. Dirt, dust, and other particulates being blown out from an HVAC systems are a primary source of poor indoor air quality. Wood burning fireplaces and air fresheners are two other sources of allergens.
One of the best ways to combat these triggers for asthma and allergies is with an air cleaner with a HEPA filter which can remove the majority of particulates in the air including dust, pollen, pet hair, dander, dust mites, mildew, fungus, smoke, and bacteria.
At Bruce’s Air Conditioning and Heating, we specialize in helping homeowners improve their indoor air quality. We offer a variety of air cleaning systems that can dramatically improve the quality of air inside your house.
Control Sources of Pollution
Yes, this means dusting and cleaning on a regular basis, so that particles don’t get stirred up and airborne. Regular surface cleaning off floors, blinds, drapes, furniture, and decorative items is a must.
Improve Indoor Ventilation
Opening up windows and sliding glass doors to let fresh air in can improve your indoor air quality. This can also limit exposure to viruses, such as COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and colds.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Leaking furnaces, water heaters, ranges, and clothes dryers can cause dangerous air quality issues. If you have gas appliances, you will definitely want to install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors to alert you if you should ever have a leak.
We encourage you to call Bruce’s Air Conditioning and Heating, so our IAQ experts can help you improve the quality of your indoor air. We’re happy to inspect your home, make recommendations, and install a system that will greatly reduce health problems associated with poor indoor air quality. Call us today 24/7/365 at 480-968-5652 to schedule an appointment.
