Sneezing more in the house than you do out? Or is there a musty odour that seems to be here to stay? You and your family may be putting up with headaches, a scratchy throat or a stuffy nose on waking.
When such things are part of the routine, it is a message from your home about the quality of the air you put into your lungs day in and day out. We at Alta Air LLC have made it our business to help Wasatch Front homeowners get some relief from 2003 to the present. Give us a ring at (385) 317-4056 if you would like to discuss what can be done.
For all the time one spends inside, the air in a home is frequently more polluted than that which is outdoors. But the signs will show themselves to those who are looking for them. Here are the ones you are most likely to come across.
Allergy and Respiratory Symptoms Indoors
It is plain to see when your symptoms abate once you are away from home and make an appearance when you are not. The likes of pollen, pet dander and dust are confined within and put back into the air time and again.
You should be on the lookout for:
- Coughing, a runny nose or sneezes of any frequency while in the house
- Watery or itchy eyes that clear up after you go outside
- Asthma that is worse in the morning or at night
- Headaches you can put down to being at home
- Congestion that makes for a poor night’s sleep
Children and those of an older age in the family are typically hardest hit. Without good filtration the stale air allows irritants to accumulate and the issue compounds itself.
Odors and Humidity
Your nose will tell you early on if something is amiss. Dampness and a musty smell are indicative of moisture issues, and that is what mildew and mold require. Mold will then put its spores in the air for you to inhale.
Moisture will leave its mark in other ways as well:
- Stale smells in some rooms
- Windows or walls with condensation
- An air indoors that is heavy or sticky
- Peeling paint, warped wood or spots of mold in the basement, bathroom or by the vents
- Excess dampness
Then there is the matter of dry air which is no better; it will have an effect on your sinuses, skin and throat. Properly balanced humidity is what keeps a home and its occupants at ease.
Dust and Vents
A case of constant dusting with nothing to show for it could mean your HVAC is doing more to disperse particles than filter them. Inspect the registers and vents; grime and streaks of dust are evidence of unclean air on the move. A substandard or clogged filter is no match for the debris and pet hair of daily life and will only force the system to labor harder, returning more of it to where you live.
Stuffy Air
Some rooms can have a stuffiness to them. Tightly sealed homes are vulnerable to this in the name of energy efficiency since fresh air is hard put to enter; ventilation is lacking and pollutants and carbon dioxide are left to linger. Disparities from room to room in the way the air flows are often due to duct or ventilation problems and they will impact your comfort as much as the air quality.
Putting a Stop to It
There is no reason to let these matters stand. With proper ventilation, air purification and control of the humidity and filtration you can have cleaner air at home. What is right for you will hinge on your system and the symptoms you are experiencing.
We are a BBB Accredited Business and Day and Night dealer as well as a fully licensed and insured HVAC firm. Our commercial and residential work covers cooling, heating and indoor air quality in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, North Salt Lake and the rest of the Wasatch Front. Financing and maintenance plans are available to ensure your air is in order throughout the year and we are on hand 24/7.
Should you have seen any of the above warning signs, why put off dealing with them? Contact the team at Alta Air LLC at (385) 317-4056. We have been of service to Utah homeowners for over two decades and can have you breathing easier in no time.
