With wildfires and airborne illnesses, allergies, and more being an ongoing topic of discussion, Sonora, CA, residents are rightfully concerned about their indoor air quality and what they breathe in on a daily basis. They’re looking for air quality solutions that fit their lifestyle, needs, and most of all, their budget. With Gatewood Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., you have access to a highly experienced team that knows exactly how to make your air perfectly safe and breathable. We are ready to help you make your home a safer, healthier, and more comfortable place to be.
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Indoor Air Quality in Sonora, CA
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Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a person spends on average 93% of their life indoors. This means that while most people consider outdoor pollution when they worry about the air they breathe, the quality of their indoor air may be even more important. Not only that, your indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than that outdoors. This is partially because modern homes are designed to be energy efficient, which means sealing them up properly. That can trap a lot of undesirable airborne particles that are produced by our daily cooking and cleaning activities.
Poor air quality in your home or business can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including but not limited to:
- Allergy symptoms, such as a cough and runny nose
- Itchy eyes
- Difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Chronic bronchitis
- COPD
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are arguably the top cause of indoor air pollution. Candles put soot and parabens into the air, while oil plug-ins and fragrance sprays contain potentially harmful chemicals that are easily breathed in. Things like printer toner, dryer sheets, and many other household cleaning chemicals create potentially harmful byproducts that can circulate throughout your home.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions in Sonora
At Gatewood Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., we know what a difference great air quality can make in your home or business. Our team will personalize air quality solutions that are designed to meet your specific needs. From whole-home air purification to high-efficiency media filters, air scrubbers, UV lights, and many other products and services, we can truly make a difference in the air you breathe in Sonora.
Indoor Air Quality FAQs
How Can I Improve Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke in Sonora?
During wildfire smoke events, keep windows and doors closed when possible and use your HVAC system in recirculation mode if it has that option. A properly fitted, higher-efficiency HVAC filter or whole-home air purification system can also help reduce fine airborne particles, provided your equipment can accommodate it. Gatewood Heating and AC can evaluate your Sonora home’s HVAC system and recommend an indoor air quality solution that fits the equipment and household needs.
Why Does My Sonora Home Get Dusty Again So Quickly After Cleaning?
Fast-returning dust can come from outdoor particles entering around doors and windows, inadequate HVAC filtration, leaky ductwork, pets, or dust being recirculated through the heating and cooling system. Older homes and properties with crawl spaces or aging duct systems around Sonora may be especially prone to these issues. Gatewood Heating and AC can assess filtration and airflow and determine whether upgraded media filters, air purification, or another indoor air quality improvement may help.
Can a Whole-Home Air Purifier Help With Pollen and Seasonal Allergens?
A whole-home air purifier or high-efficiency filtration system can help capture airborne particles such as pollen, dust, and pet dander as air moves through the HVAC system. This can be useful in Sonora, where seasonal pollen and outdoor particles can enter the home through open doors, windows, clothing, and pets. Gatewood Heating and AC can recommend an indoor air quality system that works with your existing HVAC equipment rather than simply installing the highest-rated filter available.
Why Do I Notice More Odors When My Heating or Cooling System Turns On?
Odors that become noticeable when the HVAC system starts may be associated with dust buildup, dirty filters, moisture, contaminants in the duct system, or household odors being circulated from one part of the home to another. In older Sonora homes, the HVAC system may also have been modified over time as rooms were remodeled or added. Gatewood Heating and AC can evaluate the system and recommend filtration, air purification, ventilation, or other indoor air quality solutions based on the source of the problem.
Contact us today to learn more about what we can do to boost the quality of your indoor air!
