When the air quality inside your Houston, TX, home is unhealthy, there will be consequences. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) adversely affects you and your family’s health and can also strain your HVAC system. Let’s explore four negative consequences of unhealthy indoor air quality.
Health Issues
When the air circulating inside your Texas home is of poor quality, you’ll be prone to adverse health issues, such as allergies, asthma, bacterial infections, lack of concentration and poor sleep. This is often due to irritating airborne particulates such as:
- Dust.
- Pet dander.
- Biological contaminants.
- Pollen.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Higher Utility Costs
With poor IAQ, you’ll notice that your HVAC system is straining to properly cool and heat your home. This often increases your monthly utility costs. Keeping your home’s air clean and maintaining the system regularly will prolong the lifespan of your equipment. This will contribute to the operating efficiency of your HVAC system and will keep utility costs in check.
Uncomfortable Humidity Levels
In the summer, the air inside your home contains more moisture than in winter, resulting in higher humidity levels. Indoor air that’s very humid will leave you feeling damp and uncomfortable. It’ll also harbor biological contaminants that aggravate upper respiratory conditions and contribute to musty odors.
HVAC System Breakdowns and Repairs
Indoor air particles and pollutants will cause your HVAC system filters and ductwork to clog, reducing airflow and ventilation. Restricted airflow makes the mechanical components of your heating and cooling equipment work harder. This will eventually stress the system to the point that it breaks down and requires costly repairs.
Poor indoor air quality in your Houston, TX, home will contribute to health issues, higher utility bills and equipment operating problems. If you think the air quality of your home is unhealthy, contact Marcos’ AC & Heating Inc. to schedule an IAQ inspection.
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