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When we say, ‘air pollution’ you probably imagine a smokestack belching out chemicals or a car exhaust spitting out dark smoke. But, according to the EPA, this picture isn’t wholly accurate. You’d have been closer to the truth if you’d imagined a suburban home surrounded by a white picket fence. You see, the air inside the average American home is actually much more polluted than the air outside.

If you’re ready to clean up your air, call Brooks Air Conditioning and ask about our indoor air quality services in the Wickenburg area. For more information on solutions to the problem, read through this page in its entirety.

The Benefits of Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

By selecting Brooks Air Conditioning to combat your air pollution problems, you and your family will reap a variety of benefits:

  • Better Sleep: By eliminating root causes of respiratory irritation—which can lead to snoring—our IAQ experts will help you sleep easier and wake better rested.
  • Cleaner Indoor Air: If you’re tired of smelling the cigarette your aunt smoked in the kitchen 20 years ago installing one of our products can help. Call us and kiss those musty odors, chemical smells, and lingering stenches goodbye.
  • Fewer Allergy Symptoms: Conditions like asthma and emphysema can be compounded by the presence of mold in your home’s HVAC systems. Installing a air purifier can help remove pet dander and artificial fragrances from the air, giving you and your family relief from cold and allergy symptoms.

For many families in Wickenburg, these benefits are more than worth the cost of installing air quality equipment. Not sure if it's in your budget? Don't worry! Quotes on air purifier installation are complimentary.

The Numbers for IAQ Services Make Sense

Indoor air quality is a big problem in the 21st century both here and abroad. As homes become better sealed against the elements, the importance of having clean air increases. Without you even knowing, your air duct system could be contaminated with particulates that are harmful to you and your family. Each time the HVAC system turns on, it can circulate dust, dust mites, animal dander, pollen, and bacteria throughout the air inside your home. Below are a few statistics that help drive home the seriousness of the global indoor air quality crisis:

The Causes of Indoor Air Pollution

You’re probably asking how these contaminants get into the air in the first place. Radioactive radon seeping in from the soil, smoke from old cigarettes, off-gassing from fire retardant materials, and cleaning product vapors are just a few causes of indoor air pollution in Wickenburg. Dust mites, mold, viruses, pet dander, and mildew also play a part. As homes become more energy-efficient and changing lifestyles lead many of us to spend more time indoors, poor air quality has become a public health crisis.

How You May Discover You Have an Air Quality Problem

A lot of people in Wickenburg have an air quality issue but don't realize it. They might just chalk it up to things like high pollen counts and general fatigue. But, if you regularly notice the following, it's worth getting an air quality analysis done:

Being mindful of the warning signs of poor indoor air quality in Wickenburg is essential for your family's health and comfort. If any of the above sound familiar, it's time to give us a call. Our experts will work with you to address your problem and provide a solution that fits your needs. We believe every home in Wickenburg should be a sanctuary, and addressing these concerns can help make it just that.

HVAC Contractor FAQ

Yes, they do. Homes with exceedingly high humidity levels end up with mold, dust mites, and mildew. Houses with humidity that’s too low, meanwhile, experience dust and recurring sinus issues. Maintaining your home’s humidity levels between 30 and 50 percent keeps you in the “Comfort Zone”. Please note that these ideal levels drop in relation to outside temperatures.

Studies show that air in your home is likely more polluted than the air outside. No matter how tidy your house is, your air will still be filled with pollen, viruses, dust, and pet dander. Luckily—though we cannot solve everything—there are things Wickenburg air quality experts can do to help. This includes installing air sanitizer or UV germicidal lights in your HVAC system to truly expel these contaminants. We can also recommend improved filters, clean your ducts, and install humidification systems.

Start by determining how thick of a filter your system can accommodate. Most HVAC systems can’t accommodate filters that are more than an inch thick. In standard furnaces, we don't recommend anything above a MERV 8. This can lead to lowered system efficiency. If anyone in your home suffers from respiratory or cardiac disease, you might also want to consider installing a thicker, more efficient filter. These typically have to be installed in a specialized cabinet.

If you’ve done any research on IAQ, you’ve probably seen references to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). This term comes from a study where public workers in one building reported headaches, fatigue, nausea, nose irritation, and watery eyes. Researchers examined this building and found it to have a lot of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. This case gave birth to the term and is now used as a diagnosis for someone who experiences air pollution symptoms at work and notices an immediate improvement upon returning home.

We recommend that homeowners who are concerned with the quality of the air they breathe take the following steps:

  • Purchase a HEPA filter
  • Vacuum, mop, and dust regularly to avoid airborne pollutants
  • Choose natural woods and furnishings that don't come with VOCs or emit chemical vapors
  • Open your windows and air your home out from time to time
  • Install a thermostat that includes humidity readings

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