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INDOOR AIR QUALITY BRYAN COLLEGE STATION, TX
Do you find it hard to breathe in your home some days? Are you or your families more prone to headaches and asthma attacks during the summer months? You’re not allergic to heat-but you may have serious humidity problems in your home! When we talk about indoor air quality, humidity is one of the main things we’re referring to. More and more families around the area are becoming concerned about their home’s air quality and the effects it has on their health and comfort. |
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What Factors Contribute to Indoor Air Quality?Components of indoor air quality include temperature, humidity, ventilation, mold from water damage, noxious chemicals, VOCs, ect. The Occupational Safety and Health Association, ranks high humidity and poor HVAC maintenance near the top of their list of factors of poor indoor air quality.
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How Does Humidity Affect Air Quality?
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How Does Humidity Affect Your Home?
Poor indoor air quality cause by improper humidity levels can cause a wide range of problems, from making your family sick to damaging your walls, floors, and furniture.
High humidity is more of a problem in the summer, and is often found in homes with inadequate ventilation and poorly functioning air conditioning systems. High relative humidity conditions (over 50-60%, depending on the temperature) can cause problems such as:
The majority of adverse health effects caused by relative humidity can be minimized by maintaining indoor levels between 40 - 60%. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, recommends temperature ranges of 68°F to 78°F at 50% relative humidity as comfortable for most homes.
High humidity is more of a problem in the summer, and is often found in homes with inadequate ventilation and poorly functioning air conditioning systems. High relative humidity conditions (over 50-60%, depending on the temperature) can cause problems such as:
- Damp air resulting in mold growth that can cause musty odors as well as symptoms ranging from nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation to dangerous lund infections.
- High concentrations of dust mites can aggravate asthma symptoms.
- High humidity can make warm temperatures feel even warmer, leading to an increase in heat-related illnesses like heat rash, muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
- Damp air creates condensation which damages indoor building materials.
The majority of adverse health effects caused by relative humidity can be minimized by maintaining indoor levels between 40 - 60%. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, recommends temperature ranges of 68°F to 78°F at 50% relative humidity as comfortable for most homes.
Partner with the Professionals to Keep Humidity Levels Under Control
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Improving indoor air quality in your home can be a daunting task. If the epidemic in your building is getting out of control, getting the best possible air quality means working hand-in-hand with qualified professionals who understand and can service the equipment that moves the air. A correctly designed and properly maintained HVAC system keep humidity at correct levels.
Brazos Valley Precision Heating and Air can perform an analysis of your ventilation system using guidelines to make sure the design is adequate for the space and building occupants. In addition, regularly scheduled maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems is imperative for keeping your systems working effectively and keeping air quality at optimal levels. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air, which can dilute emissions from indoor sources. High temperature and humidity levels. Can also increase the levels of some pollutants in your home's air. Although we might not normally associate carpet with improved indoor air quality, it does have a very positive effect. Gravity causes common household particles, such as dust, pollen and pet and insect dander, to call to the floor. Carpet fibers trap the particles, removing them from the breathing zone and reducing their circulation in the air. Asthma and AllergiesA misconception is that people with asthma and allergies should avoid carpet in the home. Actually, the opposite is true. Studies have shown that properly cleaned carpet helps reduce symptoms and is the best flooring choice for those dealing with asthma and allergies.
Because of this, routine maintenance to make sure filters are cleaned and all systems are working properly can help keep your air cool, clean, and healthy for you can your family. |
Common complaints related to indoor air quality include:
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