In such a beautiful area as Peachtree City, it’s hard to think that air pollutants could be a problem. Anyone who suffers from allergies might feel differently, however. Since this is a year-round mild climate, there are plenty of sources of airborne irritants.
The grasses on the lawns and golf courses, pollen from trees and shrubs create some misery, as do naturally occurring mold spores and manmade chemicals. Each of these easily enters your home:
Of them, the products you use on a day-to-day basis may have the most serious impact on your health. Known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), they’re responsible for myriad health problems from annoying sore throats and eye irritation to serious.
The most effective ways to manage air pollutants is to prevent them from entering your home by:
Cutting down on indoor air pollutants improves your indoor air quality and increases comfort, especially when doors and windows are closed to save energy. For more information, contact Powers Heating & Air, providing trusted HVAC services for Peachtree City homeowners.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Peachtree City, Georgia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 770-487-2040.
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