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Your Homes Indoor Air Quality Could be Worse Than Outdoors in Hillsborough

We spend a good deal inside our residences. In fact, an Environmental Protection Agency survey discovered Americans spend about 90 percent of their lives inside.

Assume indoor air is healthier in Hillsborough? Reconsider that. Indoor air pollutant levels are often two to five times greater than outdoor air pollution levels, according to the EPA. This can cause a dangerous impact to your health.

Fras-Air/General Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning can make your home’s air healthier with our indoor air quality (IAQ) units. And you can breathe freely knowing all our outstanding services are supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for a year.* Get started by requesting a complimentary Home Health® report.

Improved indoor air quality could help you stay healthier and make your HVAC equipment work longer.

 

How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

Fras-Air/General Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning has several ways to fight pollution indoors. We’re Experts in reaching the most ideal indoor air quality for your home.

Air Filtration Systems

We can help you understand the differences between each model of whole-home air cleaner, purifier and filter.

  • HEPA filters—removes 99.97 percent of irritants; often seen in hospitals. Know how effective your filter is by checking its MERV rating.
  • Media air cleaners—up to 40 times more effective than a regular air filter.
  • Electronic air cleaners—uses electrically charged, washable filters to lower pollutants.

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Germicidal UV Light Systems

These systems use strong UV beams to eliminate bacteria, mold and viruses. The light can clean your home’s air, ductwork and heating/cooling equipment. And shrink the concentration of airborne microorganisms by 50 percent within as little as 45 minutes.

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Whole-Home Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers

A whole-home humidifier can minimize respiratory infections and allergy and asthma symptoms. It can also get rid of static and prevent dry air damage to your belongings.

A whole-home dehumidifier can guard against mold and mildew while enhancing comfort.

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Ventilation Systems

Adding a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from turning stuffy and control humidity levels.

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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health

Mold, pollen and pet dander are common pollution sources in your house. Other supplies include household cleaners and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

VOCs can be expelled by things in your home, such as building materials, flooring or furniture. They can also be detected in various air fresheners and scented candles. High VOCs can result in respiratory irritation, headaches and dizziness, among other problems.

Numerous scientific studies have found respiratory diseases, asthma and other health problems are linked to bad indoor air quality. Allergies can also be triggered by indoor air quality issues.

 

10 Signs Your Home has Poor Indoor Air Quality

If your family has symptoms that worsen at home and go away when you leave, you may be struggling with indoor pollution. You should also talk to your doctor if you’re anxious about your health.

  1. Lingering cold or flu symptoms. A sore throat or runny nose that never improves could be linked to air quality. This is especially true if you don’t have symptoms when you leave your home.
  2. Watery, itchy or dry eyes. Your eyes are sensitive to indoor pollution and may react by growing dry, itchy or watery.
  3. Fatigue or feeling dizzy. Taking in chemical pollutants can affect your energy levels.
  4. Constant asthma attacks. Dust, pet dander, smoke and other triggers can be spread through the air or get trapped in carpet.
  5. Coughing and sneezing. Allergies or colds can lead to these symptoms, but they shouldn’t be worse at home.
  6. Heavy dust despite periodic cleaning. You may need to get a new air filter or install a filtration system from Fras-Air/General Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
  7. Humidity issues. Dryness can cause scratchy eyes and increase respiratory symptoms. Too much moisture can lead to mold or mildew growth.
  8. Stale scents. Mold or mildew thrives when the humidity in your home is too high.
  9. Hot or cold spots. This can be tied to air quality, especially if your HVAC system is having issues balancing temperature and humidity.
  10. Nausea. This can be recoil from the chemicals or pollutants in your home. It can also be a warning of high carbon monoxide levels. Ensure that you have a functional carbon monoxide detector in your home.

Our Health and Safety Commitment
At Service Experts, our top priority is always the health and safety of our customers and team. We are following all COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public safety guidelines and adjusting our business practices as needed to ensure customer and employee wellbeing. As a precautionary measure, anyone working on behalf of Service Experts – including our technicians – is being asked to stay home for the recommended 14 day quarantine period if they are returning from out-of-country, have been exposed to a presumptive or confirmed case, or are feeling unwell. We are providing our technicians and other field employees with additional health and safety guidance to assist in keeping our customers and employees safe. Please be prepared to answer brief health and safety questions with our representative. We will continue to monitor the situation and will adjust our business practices as required. We recognize that this may be a particularly stressful time and want you to know that, we are committed to serving you and making your experience as easy as possible.