Ventilation is replacing your existing air with outside air to reduce the buildup of humidity and pollutants. You can accomplish this via ventilators, which force the bad air out and allow fresh air in. The following are four signs that a home has poor ventilation in New Orleans, LA.
1. Growth of Biological Contaminants
The humidity level in a home plays an important role in determining whether or not biological contaminants will form. If you don’t properly ventilate your home and it has high humidity levels, it will lead to the growth of allergens and biologic particulates. Short and long-term exposure to biological spores in an enclosed space can result in respiratory ailments, allergies and sinus infections.
2. Strained HVAC System
Poor ventilation can strain the HVAC system since it will have to work harder to cool your home during humid and hot weather. This can be particularly harmful to an aging home as humidity can damage aging walls and structures. Poor ventilation can also damage your HVAC system.
3. Respiratory Issues and Allergies
Humid and warm air due to poor ventilation can lead to an increased amount of dust mites, pet dander and other allergens. These irritants can also cause poor indoor air quality, leading to the development of allergies and asthma. Excessively humid and warm temperatures can cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny noses, sore throats, wheezing and persistent coughs among those who live in the home.
4. Differences in House Temperature
Due to the variation in temperature between environments, homes within the same landscape will usually exhibit different temperatures during different times of the day. This is due to variations in the amount of sunshine and overhead heating equipment. The best way to determine whether your home’s temperature is ideal is by hiring indoor air quality experts to test the temperature and humidity levels.
Ventilation directly affects the health of those who live in a home. Proper ventilation is also important in reducing how hard your HVAC system has to work. Contact Caribbean Breeze Heating & Cooling in New Orleans, LA, to get our smart home automation services for your home.
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