The air quality of your Locust Grove, VA, home plays an integral role in your daily comfort. Poor indoor air quality has many negative effects on your health as well as your HVAC system. Here are four consequences of poor indoor air quality:
Respiratory Issues
The most significant negative effect of poor indoor air quality is respiratory issues. When your home is full of dirt, debris and allergens, you could have a hard time breathing and experience higher levels of allergy symptoms. This makes for an uncomfortable living situation.
Decreased Energy Efficiency
Poor indoor air quality has a negative impact on your HVAC system by causing it to run longer than it should to regulate the temperature in your home. Excessive levels of dirt and debris floating in the air will clog your HVAC filters and cause uneven heating and cooling. When your HVAC system has a hard time regulating the temperature, it’ll incur more wear and tear, which can lead to frequent air conditioning and heating repairs.
Higher Energy Bills
Poor indoor air quality also leads to higher energy bills. When your HVAC system has a difficult time reaching the target temperature set on your thermostat, it’ll cycle on and off more frequently to try to reach it. This will cause your HVAC system to use more energy than it normally would, resulting in higher monthly utility bills.
Poor Sleep Quality
When you breathe low-quality air during the middle of the night, you’re more likely to wake up frequently and not achieve the deep sleep you need. This can lead to poor sleep habits and negative health consequences such as an inability to focus throughout the day.
Many homeowners don’t realize how important their air quality is when it comes to the comfort of their home. Poor indoor air quality can lead to respiratory issues, decreased HVAC energy efficiency, higher energy bills and poor sleep quality. Contact Custom/Design Heating & Air Conditioning today to schedule an indoor air quality appointment so we can work to improve your IAQ.
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