Ever go over to someone’s house and it just smells …. bad? Ever been somewhere that made the back of your throat scratchy, made your eyes water, made you start sneezing, or gave you a headache? What if you had to live there? Would you be sick all the time?
Indoor air can get pretty funky – especially in the Winter when you keep all the doors and windows closed to keep out the cold. If you do open the windows to change the air, your heating system has to play catch-up. Sometimes it is worth it, though. The EPA estimates that indoor air is two to five times more polluted than the air outside. Let’s face it, people need to breathe clean air because bad air can literally make us sick!
What are the main reasons there could be “bad air” in your home?
1. Temperature & Humidity problems
2. Small particles like Pet Dander & Pollen
3. Odors & Chemicals
4. Bacteria & Mold
These contaminants, either from inside or outside the home, combined with poor ventilation can cause bad air quality. High humidity only makes it worse. Irritants like mold and mildew can cause a number of health problems. These can include: making allergies or asthma worse, dizziness, headaches, fatigue and nasal congestion.
Do you experience any of these symptoms when you are at home? Do they get better when you leave? If so, you may need to work on improving the air quality in your home.
In addition to impacting your health, bad air quality can damage your house and cause you to be uncomfortable. Air that is too dry can cause walls to crack and make wood flooring separate. Air that is too wet, or high in humidity, can make the temperature inside your home feel hotter than it really is and become a breeding ground for powdery mildew or black mold which can ruin wallpaper, draperies, and furniture.
So how can you make sure the air you and your family breathe inside your home is clean, good air? Clean regularly to prevent mold and mildew – just make sure to use cleaning products which do not irritate you in any way. Also, make sure the humidity in your home is properly balanced. You may need a dehumidifier or a humidifier depending on your situation.
But in addition to regular cleaning and proper ventilation, the answer can lie with your heating and cooling system. Lennox has a wonderful product line called Healthy Climate Solutions. These products address all the causes of “bad air” in your home, that reduce your indoor air quality.
The Lennox Healthy Climate Solutions product line includes:
- Humidity Control
- Germicidal Lights
- Ventilation
- Air Cleaners/Filtration
These products control humidity, insure good ventilation, filter out up to 95% of small particles and irritants, and actually clean the air by zapping bacteria and mold before they circulate all through your home. As an authorized Lennox dealer, Marshall Mechanical can install any of these air quality systems in your Richmond area home.
Simply call us at 804.323.0189 today for more information about these high quality Lennox air quality products and how they can help ensure the air inside your home is “good air” – so you and your family can breathe easier.
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