If you notice any of these problems, it’s time to have your home’s air quality assessed:
- Coughing, sneezing, and other respiratory symptoms
- Excessive dust accumulation
- Unpleasant odors that don’t go away
- Humidity levels above 50%
The root causes of poor-quality air in your home include lack of ventilation, inadequate air filtration, neglected HVAC maintenance, indoor air pollution, and more. Our climate here in New Caney also contributes to high pollen levels in the spring and too much humidity in the summer. Because there are many possible reasons for bad indoor air quality, the services used to remedy it vary.
If your main problem is excessive humidity that leads to damp spots and mold growth, a dehumidifier can make a big improvement. Inadequate ventilation may require adding more vents and ductwork while particulate matter in the air is usually remedied with an air filtration system. There is often more than one reason for poor air quality indoors, which requires a multifaceted solution to fix the problem.