Poor indoor air quality interferes with your health and comfort. You may be unable to spot contaminants in your indoor air with the naked eye. Here are some indicators of poor indoor air quality in Boulder, CO.
1. Cold Symptoms That Don’t Go Away
Pet dander, pollen, and dust may circulate in your indoor air, causing your family to suffer from cold symptoms. If the symptoms never go away, you could be dealing with contaminated air rather than a cold. These symptoms include sneezing, coughing, and nausea. You may also experience irritations in the throat, eyes, and nose.
Also, note when the symptoms persist. You may notice the symptoms are not severe while you work or run errands outside the house. However, irritations persist when you get back to the house, confirming the presence of pollutants.
2. Difficulty Sleeping
Dirt, pollen, and pet dander in your house may interfere with your sleep quality. These pollutants may upset your throat and cause nose congestion, causing you to wake up in the middle of the night. Sleep deprivation has severe consequences, such as increasing the risk of depression, stroke, anxiety, and low fertility rates. It also interferes with your concentration.
Consequently, it can result in road accidents. Consider using UV light air cleaners to eliminate these harmful pollutants. These cleaners trap and destroy contaminants using UV light technology, allowing you to get quality sleep.
3. Dust Buildup
Dust buildup is one of the easiest ways to tell your indoor air is not clean. It may accumulate on your air vents with time. You may also realize dust accumulates on your AC’s air filter in less than a month after changing it. A dirty filter can interfere with your system’s efficiency, resulting in expensive repairs. Rather than using a standard air filter, consider using advanced ones for your system.
Reach out to Vectra Mechanical HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing for your indoor air quality needs. We offer solutions that best fit your home.
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