Over time, poor ventilation in your Hope Mills, North Carolina, home can cause your living space to feel uncomfortable and unhealthy. But how can you tell if poor ventilation is causing your discomfort, and how can you make it go away? From excessive dust to unpleasant odors, discover three signs that your home has poor ventilation, and learn how to fix this indoor air quality issue.
Frequent Allergy Attacks
If your family members are constantly sneezing or sniffling, you might chalk it up to seasonal allergies or reactions to common irritants like dust and pet dander. However, frequent allergy attacks often indicate that contaminants are settling in your home rather than circulating out.
To tackle this type of ventilation problem, the Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing team often suggests adding a Trane CleanEffects air cleaner to your HVAC system. This whole-home air purifier removes contaminants from your home’s air supply, making the air cleaner in every room.
Excessive Dust
It’s easy to assume that a layer of dust means your last attempt at cleaning may not have been as thorough as usual. In many cases, excessive dust throughout your home can actually point to a serious ventilation issue.
When dust gets out of control despite regular cleaning, dirty ductwork is often the culprit. Dust and other airborne contaminants can sneak into cracks in the ductwork only to be dispersed throughout your home later. To stop this dusty cycle in its tracks, our team typically recommends professional duct cleaning.
Unpleasant Odors
If unpleasant odors from cooking, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or biological growth linger in your home for days, weeks, or months, you could have a serious ventilation issue on your hands. Since excess moisture tends to enhance these odors and even encourage their growth, our team often suggests getting humidity under control. Connecting a whole-home dehumidifier to your HVAC system can improve ventilation and eliminate persistent odors.
Ready to get to the bottom of your home’s indoor air quality problems? Don’t wait another day to call the ventilation experts at Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing at (919) 879-2033.
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