If you’re questioning whether your Hasbrouck Heights home has poor indoor air quality (IAQ), it likely does.

We are indoors a lot. In fact, we’re in a building up to 90% of the time, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And the air inside houses could be 2–5 times more contaminated than outdoors, which may create long-term health problems.

Most Common Sources of Unsatisfactory IAQ

We’ve made a list of the most ordinary sources of poor IAQ, the problems they cause and how you can fix these indoor air pollutants. If you’re worried about the air inside your house, we recommend talking with a professional like ACE Solutions about which solutions are a good fit for your home.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are fumes released by regular household items.

They’re found in paint and stains in addition to:

  • Furniture
  • Carpet
  • Building materials
  • Cleaning products
  • Cosmetics
  • Air fresheners
  • Candles

When these fumes accumulate in your home, they may irritate your eyes, nose and throat. They might also create headaches and nausea. Regardless of whether your residence is in a rural or industrial location, an EPA study found indoor levels of these pollutants can be 2–5 times worse than the air outside.

Always adhere to the manufacturer’s directions when using paint or cleaning supplies. Unlatching a window can help chemicals disappear faster.

Air purification systems can also help. This equipment partners with your heating and cooling system to enhance indoor air. When hunting for a system, ensure it’s specifically created to eradicate VOCs.

Dust and Pet Dander

Dust and pet dander can trigger health problems like asthma and allergies, especially when it continuously gets moved by your residence’s comfort unit. While you can vacuum more routinely and buy an improved air filter, an air filtration system might be a better solution.

This solution hooks to your heating and cooling equipment to provide mighty filtration. Some kinds offer hospital-level filtration for getting rid of particles and bioaerosols.

Persistent Odors

New residences are securely sealed to boost energy efficiency. While this is good for your heating and cooling costs, it’s not so good for your IAQ.

Musty odors can hang around for a greater amount of time as your home is pulling in reduced fresh air. Since keeping your windows open all the time isn’t a possibility, here are two approaches you can make your indoor air smell fresher.

An air purification system is placed in your ductwork to neutralize odors before they are redistributed. Find one with a carbon filter and the capability to wipe out damaging VOCs. This equipment can also help keep your household healthy by eliminating most bacteria and common allergy triggers like pollen and mold spores.

A ventilation system removes stuffy indoor air and exchanges it with crisp outdoor air. There are two kinds of systems (heat recovery and energy recovery), so check with our professionals for more details on which solution is best for your residence.

Unbalanced Humidity

It’s critical your residence’s humidity stays even. Air that has too much moisture can lead to mold, while dry air can cause respiratory issues.

Our techs suggest 40–50% for ideal comfort. To keep yours in balance, think over getting a whole-home humidifier or whole-home dehumidifier with your heating and cooling system.

Rather than having to pull a humidifier from room to room, this equipment delivers balanced humidity across your house.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless gas you can’t smell. It occurs when there’s insufficient combustion in fuel-burning units, like gas heating systems, water heaters or fireplaces.

It poses an extreme health risk. In small levels, it can cause flu-like ailments like headaches and nausea. It can be lethal in big amounts.

We suggest regular furnace maintenance to make sure your unit is running smoothly. This job allows our technicians to discover issues before they begin, including malfunctions that can create carbon monoxide leaks.

The best approach to keep your house free of carbon monoxide is to install detectors. These alarms should be on each floor close to bedrooms and living rooms.

Better Your Home’s Air Quality with the ACE Solutions Pros

Aware that your house has bad air quality but not sure how to improve it? Or unsure which product is a good fit for you? Give our kind HVAC specialists a call at 201-579-2562 or contact us online right away. With free estimates and expert service, we’ll help you choose the right equipment for your home and budget.