Control Indoor Pollution with a Whole-Home Ventilation System in Austin

Why Home Ventilation Is Important

We spend most of our lives inside—up to 90 percent in fact, according to an EPA study. And because these buildings are better sealed than they used to be, it also means contaminants can collect. The EPA says this can make your home’s air quality two to five times worse than outdoor air. Dealing with poor indoor air quality can make you sick or aggravate ongoing problems like allergies or asthma.

There are several pollution sources that alter the air your family breathes.

1. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals are found in common household things, like furniture, flooring, paint and cleaning products. Prolonged concentration can cause respiratory irritation and headaches.
2. Dust, mold and pet dander. These are the some of the largest, most prevalent indoor pollution sources. They can exacerbate allergies and asthma, especially pets with long, dense fur.
3. Carbon monoxide. This colorless, odorless, tasteless gas is created in part by the process of combustion in a natural gas appliance. CO poisoning causes flu-like symptoms and can be deadly.