The air inside your Lake Mary, FL home may be many times more polluted than the outdoor air. This can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a lack of ventilation. You should know about the following three consequences of low indoor air quality (IAQ).
1. Negative Health Effects
Air that is considered to be of low quality has a variety of substances in it, such as allergens or chemicals that off-gas from items in your home. Those substances can cause an array of adverse health effects. In the short term, you may experience eye and skin irritation, fatigue, dizziness and respiratory issues.
In the long term, poor IAQ can increase your risk of cancer and heart disease. In contrast, keeping your home’s air clean can help you breathe easier.
2. Sleep Disruptions
Dirty air inside your home can also disrupt your sleep or reduce its quality. According to the American Thoracic Society, data indicates that high levels of NO2 and PM2.5 (air pollutants) can harm sleep quality. If you wake up daily feeling groggy and lethargic, poor IAQ might be the cause.
3. Shortened HVAC Lifespan
Your home’s HVAC may suffer due to poor indoor air quality. Every time your HVAC runs, it draws in air from around your home. If that air has consistently high dust and pollution levels, it will shorten your HVAC’s lifespan.
HVAC systems rely on replaceable air filters to keep harmful substances out of their components. However, those filters can clog and become less effective at their job. As a result, particulates can end up inside your HVAC blower fan and on the evaporator coil, degrading efficiency and functionality.
If you’re worried about the air quality in your Lake Mary, FL home, you can do something about it. Call E.C. Waters Air Conditioning & Heat today and ask about our comprehensive indoor air quality services.
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