Warning Signs to Heed for Your Indoor Air Quality

You never put in a day outside and yet your allergies are acting up? You find an unseemly amount of dust on the furniture? Or perhaps you have been at odds with some tenacious odors that cleaning does nothing to put to rest.

Then there is a good chance the air in your home is to blame. We at Cool Breeze Heating & Air Conditioning would like to point out the warning signs one should be aware of; we have put families in Central Maryland at ease for decades. Should you wish to discuss the matter, call (410) 210-4847.

One can put indoor air quality out of mind since the trouble is not always visible, but before you make the connection your home and body will tell you something is amiss. Homeowners come to us with these concerns time and again.

Physical Symptoms That Warrant Attention

In most cases poor air quality makes itself known in your health first, and the symptoms will only intensify with time spent in the house. Be on the lookout for:

• A runny nose, cough or sneezing spells that abate once you are outdoors
• Unexplained fatigue or headaches
• Irritation of the skin, eyes or throat
• Asthma and allergy problems that seem to be getting worse
• Difficulty sleeping or a stuffy feeling in the morning
• Nausea or dizziness in some rooms

It is all too common to put it down to a cold or seasonal allergies when what is really at fault is the air from your vents. The fact that you feel better away from home and the symptoms reappear upon your return is telling.

What Your Home Will Tell You

Once you are in the habit of looking, you will not miss the signs your house puts on display.

Some of the more obvious ones:

• Dust that is back in force after you have just cleaned
• Any mold or mildew in evidence, particularly where it is damp or by the vents
• Grime and dark streaks in the vicinity of air registers
• Windows and walls with condensation
• An air that is stale, musty or has a chemical tinge to it
• Humidity that is uneven, some rooms clammy while others are arid

Dust that will not stay put is usually a ductwork or filtration matter. And then there is mold, which is not merely unsightly. Each time the system is running it is putting spores into your home and making things uncomfortable for the whole family.

The Deterioration of Indoor Air

There is no denying that modern homes are constructed in a way to be kind to your energy bill, but they do not let air flow as easily. In the absence of proper ventilation contaminants are left to accumulate over the years. Pet dander, fumes from cooking, the off-gassing of carpet and furniture, moisture for the mold and whatever else your HVAC system is tasked with moving about the place. If the ducts are clogged with debris and filters in need of a change, your equipment may be part of the problem rather than the answer.

That is the case for regular upkeep. With our preventive maintenance membership plans we see to it that minor matters do not get out of hand. A system in good order with its ductwork and filters clean will keep the air fresh far better.

Options for Resolution

When you have established a problem there are ways to deal with it.

Making a difference is as simple as:

• Staying on top of your air filter changes
• Regulating the humidity so as to deter mold
• Getting an inspection of the ductwork for any leaks or buildup
• Putting in some routine maintenance on the HVAC
• Looking into upgrades for filtration and purification

Our team can spare you the trouble of sorting it all out. We provide ductwork and indoor air quality services and will work with you to find what suits your budget and home. We can give you a free estimate at no cost.

We are a women-owned and led operation and take pride in the 190+ reviews our neighbors have given us on Google. Our service area is Baltimore, Carroll, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, and we are in Towson, Columbia, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Owings Mills and Ellicott City.

Do not put off dealing with it if the air in your home is giving you pause. Cool Breeze Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help. We are open 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and can accommodate after hours or weekend HVAC emergencies. Give us a ring at (410) 210-4847.