How Can I Improve Indoor Air Quality? A Guide for Georgia Homeowners

Indoor air quality plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy environment. However, the stark reality is that indoor air pollution in your home can be up to five times worse than outdoor pollution, according to the EPA.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is influenced by factors like building materials, appliances, and common allergens like pollen and dust mites. Poor IAQ can lead to health problems, including respiratory issues, allergies, headaches, and fatigue.

In this blog post, Buzzell Plumbing, Heating & Air’s air quality experts review the signs of poor indoor air quality and how air conditioning installation can solve this troubling issue.

What Are the Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Identifying poor indoor air quality can be as straightforward as noticing a musty or moldy smell, which is indicative of mold growth.

Dusty or dirty air, along with symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, and skin irritation can also signal exposure to pollutants.

If you experience any of these symptoms, immediate action needs to be taken to improve indoor air quality. In the worst cases, living with poor IAQ can cause severe health issues.

Does Air Conditioning Improve Air Quality?

In short: yes. Air conditioning is a vital tool in your fight against poor indoor air quality

Air conditioners trap dust, pollen, mold, and other pollutants in their built-in filters. These pollutants are not recirculated into your home. This improves the air you breathe indoors, making it safer and healthier.

However, air conditioning installation must be handled by professionals to ensure it serves this purpose effectively. An ineffective or poorly installed air conditioning system, or an air conditioner without the right type of filter, could worsen the issue.

5 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Your air conditioner alone can’t provide a complete solution to indoor air pollution, but there are some extra measures you can take to further improve your indoor air quality:

1. Ventilate your home: Regularly open windows and doors to let fresh air in
2. Eliminate sources of indoor air pollution: Don’t smoke indoors, and avoid burning candles and incense
3. Invest in air quality accessories:  There are a range of accessories available for most types of HVAC system that can help you target and resolve any challenge, from issues with humidity to mold and mildew growth and airborne contaminants
4. Stick to a regular HVAC maintenance schedule: Ensuring your HVAC system is serviced regularly keeps it at peak operation and prevents it from releasing pollutants into the air
5. Don’t delay air conditioning repair: Air conditioning faults should be taken care of promptly to avoid a dramatic reduction in your indoor air quality
   

Indoor Air Quality Control in Georgia

Buzzell Plumbing, Heating & Air has earned a sterling reputation as a reliable provider of temperature and air quality control solutions in Macon, Warner Robins, Bonaire, Byron, Centerville, Fort Valley, Perry & Lizella, GA.