If the air quality in your Hoover, AL residence is lacking, this can trigger a cascade of negative consequences, some of which can be quite subtle. Many of these consequences relate to your health, and you may not immediately be able to connect them with poor IAQ. Here are some signs you might be struggling with poor IAQ.
Fatigue and Dizziness
Many people frequently suffer from generalized fatigue, so the mere existence of this symptom is not automatic proof that something is wrong with the air in your home. Nevertheless, if you inexplicably feel tired and dizzy when at home but don’t feel so when in other places, it may be a sign that something is wrong with your HVAC system and IAQ.
If this feeling becomes especially severe, it may be a good idea to have your home’s air tested. One common source of such symptoms is carbon monoxide gas, which is very dangerous.
Persistent Cold Symptoms
If you start coughing or sneezing, if your eyes or throat itch or if you have clogged sinuses, poor IAQ may be the reason. Of course, it’s possible that you’re merely sick with a cold, so make sure that these symptoms only occur when you’re at home and that you seem to experience them constantly while there. This way, you can be confident about the source of the problem.
Allergies
Allergy symptoms are a rather reliable sign that your home’s IAQ isn’t where it should be. In especially dire cases, exposure to airborne pollutants may even cause you to develop allergies you didn’t have before.
Respiratory Diseases
If you find that you’ve developed some kind of serious respiratory ailment and you’ve eliminated many other common explanations for the onset of the disease, you may want to take a look at your IAQ, particularly if there are smokers in the house. Some relevant conditions here include asthma, COPD and even lung cancer.
Note that all IAQ issues and the health problems that flow from them relate to the quality of your home HVAC system. That’s why it’s vitally important to schedule regular HVAC maintenance, change dirty air filters and schedule periodic duct cleanings.
If you suspect your Hoover, AL home has poor IAQ, call us at Total Comfort Heating and Air, LLC and take advantage of our IAQ offerings. We service the entire Birmingham area and the surrounding communities.
