As Americans, we spend an average of 90-percent of our time inside. Having good indoor air quality is of great importance. Recently, indoor concentrations of some pollutants have increased drastically. There are many factors that play a role in this, including energy-efficient building construction, synthetic building materials, personal care products, pesticides, household cleaners, and more.
Everyone should be maintaining good air quality in order to obtain a healthy home setting, and ServiceOne is here to help. As one of the best Omaha HVAC companies, we offer many products and services to make sure the air in your home stays fresh and clean.
Health effects of poor air quality
There are both immediate health effects and long-term health effects that can come with polluted air in your home. Immediate effects usually include irritated eyes, nose, and throat, as well as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. These all depend on different factors including age and pre existing medical conditions, and differs for each person. These are normally easily treatable, however, no one enjoys itchy eyes or stuffy noses!
There are also long-term effects that can, in some cases, be much more severe. These effects usually show up years later, and are contingent upon being exposed to a certain pollutant for a long period of time. Respiratory diseases, heart disease, and even cancer are included as long-term effects for poor air quality.
How to maintain or improve indoor air quality
Changing your air filter regularly will help keep your air fresh and clean. There are many different warning signs that will let you know when to change your air filter, however every home varies due to different factors including: house size, pets, and allergies. Most homes should change their air filter every 90 days, however that number could be much lower depending on what your household entails.
Another way to keep your home’s air clean is by having a houseplant. NASA reported that each house plant has a unique way to clean air toxins that can affect your health. This, along with a good air conditioning system and ventilation, will help keep the air in your home clean.
Controlling the amount of humidity in your home is necessary when trying to keep your air safe. Mold and dust mites thrive in moisture, so when there's too much humidity in your home, such things can start to grow.
Also, if you have pets, it is important to keep floors and carpets clean, as they can attract pet dander, dirt and dust that could pertain to bad air quality.
How ServiceOne can help
We are one of the best Omaha HVAC companies, and we offer top notch products and services that help improve and maintain good air quality in your home.
ServiceOne offers full-service maintenance and installation for your following air quality needs:
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Electronic filters
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UV lights
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Humidifiers
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Whole home steam systems
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Carbon monoxide alarms
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Smoke alarms
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Air quality system repairs
We also provide quality repairs and services for existing systems, of all makes and models! We offer different indoor air quality packages, which includes installation.
On top of our services, we also offer a Warrior in-duct air purifier, Aprilaire air purifier (media box), and a Aprilaire whole house humidifier for purchase and installation.
With our team of qualified, courteous ServiceOne air conditioning professionals, we will keep your home or business comfortable year-round! For over 25 years, ServiceOne has been trusted to provide top-notch sales and service to homes and businesses in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area and in Dubuque, Iowa. With over 90 employees standing by ready to help, you can always trust us to deliver 100% satisfactory service. We also offer home warranty & service agreements, plumbing services, electrical services, appliance repair, and help with generators and home and business automation. For more information about our services, contact us today!