People are as exposed to pollutants inside the home as they are outdoors. Smoking, using chemicals inside the house, and air getting contaminated as it travels through HVAC systems, are just some of the most common causes behind this. The quality of indoor air plays a huge role in your health, which is why Mill Creek Heating of Turner, OR, recognizes the importance of maintaining high-quality air standards indoors.

What Is Good Indoor Air Quality?

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures such as your home. To determine whether you have a “good” or acceptable standard of indoor air quality, a collection of samples, computer modeling of airflow, and monitoring of human exposure to pollutants are usually performed.

What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Indoor air quality problems stem from pollutants that release gasses into the air by inadequate ventilation. These pollutants can come from new mattresses, dust, carpets, furniture, and wall or furniture paint. Inefficient and poorly maintained HVAC systems and ductwork also contribute to increasing the number of pollutants.

Other common pollutant sources include fuel-burning combustion appliances, tobacco, humidification devices, excess moisture, deteriorated asbestos-containing insulation, household cleaning solutions, and other chemicals.

How Do You Improve Indoor Air Quality?

Being negligent with the quality of the air you breathe may result in a wide range of health problems. It may start with irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and other seemingly unexplainable symptoms. Solutions include minimizing the use of chemicals, regular household cleaning, controlling moisture, and ensuring proper ventilation.

You can trust the experts at Mill Creek Heating to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems to lessen your exposure to pollutants. Call them today at (503) 749-1000 to schedule a free consultation or visit their website to learn more about the heating and air conditioning services they offer.