Low indoor air quality is a common problem in many homes across the country. Most people think of low indoor air quality as a mild inconvenience, but high levels of pollutants in your home cause respiratory issues and exacerbate cold and flu symptoms. If you want to improve the level of your indoor air quality in Birmingham, AL it’s important to understand the causes of poor air quality. We’ll walk you through a few simple causes and tell you how our amazing technicians at Gas Engineers can fix them.
Contaminants
Airborne contaminants like dust, pollen, dander, mold, and other particles cause all types of problems from aggravated allergies to the flu. The level of contaminants in your home directly relates to the area you live in, here in Birmingham, we suffer from a lot of dust and air pollution.
The best way to deal with these problems is to install an air filter or air purifier in your home. The type of purifier you need is determined by the type of contaminants you see the most in your home.
Humidity
We understand humidity here in Birmingham, but when we think of this aspect of the weather we’re normally thinking about evading it during the summer months. Too much humidity is a problem, especially in your home, it allows for mold to grow. But if you’re lacking humidity it’s also an issue. Low levels of humidity dry out the wooden furnishings in your home causing them to crack. It also affects you personally, dry air dries out your hair and skin which causes you to get sick more often and take longer to recover.
Humidity issues are a problem here in Birmingham because we experience such extreme levels of moisture in the air during summer and low levels in winter. Consult our team so we can assess your home and determine if you can benefit from a dehumidifier or a humidifier.
Poor Ventilation
If you have a newer home, you probably suffer from poor ventilation. New homes are more energy efficient because they’re so tightly sealed. This is great for your bottom line but bad for your indoor air quality. Without fresh air circulating, the air becomes stagnant and traps the contaminants floating around inside. This causes allergic reactions, discomfort, and other health concerns.
A good way to stop contaminants from settling in your home is by keeping your HVAC system well maintained. Contaminants become less of a problem when you have routine maintenance and cleaning done to your system. Our technicians are knowledgeable and know how to calibrate your system so that your air remains as pure as possible.
Choose Gas Engineers
If you’re concerned about your indoor air quality and want to install an air filtration system, an air purifier, a dehumidifier, humidifier, or just want routine maintenance done for your HVAC system, our skilled technicians are the perfect team for the job. We’ve served the Greater Birmingham area for the last 50 years and understand what it takes to leave our customers satisfied.
