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What Are The Different Types of Indoor Air Pollutants?
Side view of a man sneezing into a tissue at a desk near a window.
Side view of a man sneezing into a tissue at a desk near a window.

It’s easy to overlook your home’s indoor air quality, but it’s an important aspect of your health and comfort. The air you live in can contain any number of allergens and pollutants, such as dust, mold, or pet dander.

When you address your home’s indoor air quality, you can limit or eliminate these pollutants for a healthier and more comfortable home. Trust the professionals at United Air Temp to assess and improve your home’s indoor air quality.

Get started today by contacting us online.

Types of Pollutants in Your Home’s Air

A variety of pollutants can impact your home’s air quality. They come from your climate, building materials, lifestyle, duct quality, and the age of your home.

Common pollutants and irritants include:

  • Cigarette smoke
  • Wood-burning fireplaces
  • Mildew, mold, and fungi
  • Dust mites
  • Pet dander
  • Fumes from cleaning solutions and personal care products
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) released by furniture, carpet, etc.
  • Heavy insulation, sealants, or synthetic materials used in home construction

Most of these are invisible to the naked eye, but they impact your home’s comfort and safety every day.

Negative Impacts of Poor Air Quality

When you don’t address poor air quality in your home, you risk the following effects:

  • Cough, cold, or flu-like symptoms
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Headaches or dizziness
  • Lethargy
  • Persistent itchiness
  • Respiratory infections or shortness of breath
  • Skin irritation or rash

Indoor Air Quality Services

Experienced professionals like those at United Air Temp can provide a variety of solutions for your home to address and improve your indoor air quality. Our solutions include:

Why Choose United Air Temp?

If you’re not sure about the status of your indoor air quality, the United Air Temp team can assess your home and needs and make appropriate recommendations. We proudly provide high-quality service and products and have provided unmatched customer service since 1931.

Our experienced technicians complete over 40 hours of training each year to keep up with the latest industry standards and innovations. We’re here for all your indoor air quality needs, and we also provide a wide range of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.

Choose United Air Temp for all your indoor air quality needs. Get started today by contacting us online.

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