Indoor Air Quality
Here in Maine, we love our crisp, clean air and blue skies. While many of us do our part to keep our outdoor environment clean, it’s easy to overlook the quality of the air inside our homes—a mistake that can have significant consequences. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution levels are often 2 to 5 times higher than those outdoors. Considering how much time we spend indoors, especially during colder months, ensuring good indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential. Fortunately, your Gammon’s Home Services HVAC system can help improve and maintain a healthy home environment.
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
The air inside your home doesn’t always stay clean, even if it starts that way. Outdoor air brings pollutants inside, and indoor sources can introduce more contaminants. Everyday items like cleaning products, personal-care products, furnishings, carpets, and even building materials can release particles or gases that degrade indoor air quality. Combustion from wood stoves, fireplaces, or other fuel sources adds even more to the mix.
Poor IAQ can contribute to a wide range of health symptoms, including fatigue, coughing, sneezing, headaches, sore throats, dizziness, and congestion. Many of these issues are mistaken for allergies or the flu, but they could be caused by pollutants in your home. Long-term exposure to poor air quality can even lead to chronic illnesses or more serious conditions.
How Your HVAC System Can Help
The good news is that your HVAC system plays a vital role in maintaining healthy indoor air quality. With proper care and maintenance, your system can:
- Provide Ventilation: Ensuring fresh air circulates throughout your home.
- Filter Contaminants: Clean air filters trap dust, pollen, and other particles before they reach your living spaces.
- Regulate Humidity: Maintaining proper humidity levels prevents mold and bacteria growth, which can contribute to respiratory issues.
By keeping your system’s air filters clean, ducts sealed, and components like humidifiers and dehumidifiers in good working order, your HVAC system becomes your best defense against poor IAQ.
The Importance of Regular Maintenance
Routine HVAC maintenance is key to preserving the air quality in your home. A clogged air filter or dirty ductwork can allow contaminants to spread, while neglected humidifiers can become breeding grounds for mold and bacteria. This is especially critical if you have pets, someone in your home smokes, or if anyone suffers from allergies or chronic illnesses.
Why Choose Gammon’s Home Services?
At Gammon’s Home Services, we take indoor air quality seriously because we know how much it impacts your health and comfort. With over 22 years of experience, our knowledgeable and friendly technicians are here to help ensure your HVAC system is running efficiently and keeping your air clean.
Don’t let poor indoor air quality compromise your health. Call Gammon’s Home Services today at 207-466-4155 to discuss how we can help improve your home’s air quality and keep your family comfortable year-round.