In spite of popular belief, most of our exposure to pollutants takes place indoors rather than outdoors – indoor air can be two-to-five times more polluted than air outside, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Plus, according to the EPA, nearly 90% of our lives are consumed indoors. How can we ensure that our indoor air quality is the greatest it can be and ensure that our health is not being negatively impacted by what’s right in our home?
The first step to examining the indoor air quality of your residence is looking internally – how do you feel in your home? What physical symptoms do you experience indoors? Poor air quality can easily be identified through watery eyes, headaches, coughing, fatigue, sneezing and a few other symptoms that may be mistaken for other illnesses such as a cold or allergies. The best check to decide if these symptoms are coming from your air quality is if you see them go away once you are outside of your home.
The next phase toward enhancing air quality is checking for odors or damage in the items within your home. Walls and ceilings can become discolored and wood furniture can also warp or chip. There may also be a musty smell that doesn’t seem to go away. All of these items can indicate poor air quality in your home and can greatly impact your belongings.
If you’ve noticed any of these displays of poor air quality and are concerned about your health or home comfort, the experts at Mayeuxs AC & Heating are here to help. We offer Healthy Climate® whole-home solutions to advance indoor air quality that work alongside your current heating and cooling system. This ventilation system keeps air flowing through your entire house and can reduce levels of contaminants and pollutants through industry-leading air purification.
Our professionals can share all the selections we have with you to advance and enhance your indoor air quality. Your comfort and health is very important to us at Mayeuxs AC & Heating in Norco and St. Charles Parish and we want your household to breathe easy all year long. Ask us any questions you might have by calling us at (985) 764-2426 or arranging an appointment with us online.