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Clean air is integral to our health. You might not be able to influence the quality of the air outside, however you can control the indoor air quality inside your home. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is something we may not think about often, but is vital to our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our families. Absolute Services can take steps to help you improve your indoor air quality in Louisville, KY and surrounding communities. Contact our team today for more information by calling our phone number or filling out our online form.
The Importance of Good Indoor Air Quality
Most people in this day and age spend the vast majority of their time (up to 92%) indoors at work or in their home. This means that it’s arguably more important than outdoor air quality in your day-to-day life, but the quality is often up to five times worse than the air outside (according to the EPA). Breathing in pollutants and contaminants can have a deep impact on your health and wellbeing.
On the minor end, you may deal with symptoms mimicking a respiratory infection or bad allergies. You may not think much of it, however, as time goes on poor air quality may lead to the development of serious long-term conditions including lung or heart disease and some cancers. If you have any medically vulnerable people living within your home, the risk is even greater. Reach out to Absolute Services to improve your indoor air quality in Louisville, KY.
We Perform the Following IAQ Services
At Absolute Services, we perform the following services related to indoor air quality:
- Air Purifier Installation: We can install an air purifier to filter larger particles like dust, dander, and mold spores and neutralize bacteria, viruses, and chemicals.
- Humidifier and Dehumidifier Installation: Installing these devices will control the humidity in your home and maintain the right levels of moisture in your home.
- Air Duct Cleaning: Ensuring your ducts are clear of debris and dust will help contribute to improved indoor air quality, since air flows through your ducts out your vents and into your lungs.
- Ventilation System Installation: Our team can install and maintain ventilation systems that allow air to circulate more efficiently throughout your home.
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation: CO is an incredibly dangerous gas that can lead to poor health outcomes including death. By having us install a detector, you’ll be alerted immediately in the event of a carbon monoxide leak.
How To Tell You Need Indoor Air Quality Services
Since poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of health-related symptoms, if you’re experiencing any of the following you should check your air quality. You also might want to check your air quality during certain situations you may encounter.
Respiratory Symptoms
You may experience sinus congestion, coughing, or shortness of breath when inside your home.
Allergy Flare-Ups
If you have allergies, your symptoms may get worse when you’re at home. If you don’t normally have allergies, you may feel like you’re developing some. Pay attention to dry throat, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and more.
Other Forms of Physical Discomfort
While in your house, you may get more frequent headaches than normal, feel dizzy or nauseated, or be more fatigued than usual.
Mold Growth
Noticing mold growth throughout your home is cause for an indoor air quality assessment, since it can greatly affect your health.
New Home or New Construction
Whether you’ve moved into a home recently (especially if that home is older) or your current home has undergone renovations, you should get your air quality checked.
What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality
If you’re struggling with poor indoor air quality within your home, you may wonder what’s causing it. There are a multitude of factors that can contribute to a decline in the quality of air circulating throughout your household. Such factors include:
- Appliances that combust fuel
- Burning tobacco products
- Certain building or furnishing materials:
- Insulation containing asbestos
- Freshly installed flooring, carpet, or upholstery
- Pressed wood products in furniture or cabinetry
- Chemical cleaning products
- Excess moisture leading to mold and mildew
- Pollutants entering the home from outside, including smog, radon, or pesticides
Things You Can Do To Improve Your IAQ
Beyond enlisting the help of a professional, there are steps you can take to reduce contaminants in your air:
- If you smoke, don’t do it inside your home.
- Use a vacuum cleaner regularly, especially one with a HEPA filter.
- Replace your furnace filters routinely.
- Ventilate your home after using any cleaning solutions with harsh chemicals.
- Otherwise keep your windows closed to keep outdoor pollution from entering your home.
- Use plants in your decorating, since they help filter air.
Work With Us at Absolute Services
When you need help with your indoor air quality in Louisville, KY, reach out to us at Absolute Services. Give us a call or contact us through our online form to start the conversation.