We often think that the air we breathe indoors is cleaner than the outside air. However, the Environmental Protection Agency notes that indoor air can have up to five times more concentrations of pollutants than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality can cause both short- and long-term health problems. Your heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractor can evaluate the quality of the air inside your Gallatin, Tennessee, home or office and recommend ways to improve it.
Sources of Indoor Air Pollutants and Their Health Effects
Indoor pollutants come from many common sources, including fumes from gas cooking stoves, pollen, pet dander, aerosol products, cosmetics, pesticides, excess moisture, furniture and dust. Biological pollutants include viruses, bacteria and mold that can be airborne or live on surfaces.
These pollutants can cause short-term health problems, such as allergies, sneezing, dizziness and respiratory discomfort. Some can bring on asthma attacks for those who have this condition. Cleaning products, craft supplies, paint and textiles emit volatile organic compounds that can cause long-term health problems. There are ways to keep your air clean.
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
According to the EPA, increasing ventilation, removing sources of pollutants and using air cleaners can help keep indoor air fresh and clean. Air purifiers, whole-home ventilation equipment and ultraviolet lights installed near the coils of the HVAC system can eliminate most indoor pollutants.
The experienced HVAC technicians at Derryberry’s Heat & Air offer practical tips and professional services to help residential and commercial customers maintain good indoor air quality. We come to your home or business and assess the quality of the air in the building. We identify sources of pollutants and recommend ways to remove them. We also recommend products that work with your heating and air conditioning system to improve ventilation and remove pollutants.
We are a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor and a Trane Comfort Specialist. Our technicians train on technologically advanced equipment and understand how air purifiers, air cleaners, ventilation systems and other indoor air quality equipment work with these systems. We offer:
- High-grade air filters that remove microscopic pollutants.
- UV lights that neutralize biological pollutants.
- Air recovery ventilators that transfer polluted indoor air to the outside and bring in fresh air without releasing conditioned air to the outdoors.
- Humidity control devices that remove moisture from hot summer air and restore moisture during dry winter months.
If you think you have poor indoor air quality, call the experts at Derryberry’s Heat & Air to evaluate the problem. To schedule an appointment, call Derryberry’s Heat & Air today.