Indoor Air Quality Service Company in Barrie

Poor indoor air quality can make you sick and cause allergy symptoms to worsen. Call Central Heating in Muskoka and Simcoe County and ask about our air quality services that will make the air inside your home clean and healthy.

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According to some experts, the air inside your home can be worse than outside. And because we spend so much of our time indoors, you and your family must breathe the cleanest, healthiest air possible.

At Central Heating, we are the go-to indoor air quality company for Barrie and the surrounding communities because we have over a decade’s worth of experience helping customers clean up the air in their homes.

We offer the following indoor air quality services:

Contact us online or by phone at 705-214-9610 to schedule a no-obligation consultation.

Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

As mentioned, it’s likely the air in your home is more polluted than the air outside.

But why?

There are many sources of indoor air pollution, and here are just a few.

Animals

We get it; you love your furry friends and consider them part of the family. But the truth is animals are one of the primary causes of indoor air pollution, especially cats and dogs. Pet dander, which is shed skin cells, can be a significant detriment for your home’s air quality, especially for people who suffer from allergies or asthma.

Mould & Mildew

When moisture gets into the home, it causes mould and mildew growth, which not only looks unsightly, it can have severe impacts on the air quality inside. Like pet dander, many people have allergic reactions to mould, such as eye, nose, and throat irritation.

Gas Appliances

Although natural gas is an indispensable fuel source for many homeowners, it can release harmful toxins and carbon monoxide into the air. Also, wood-burning fireplaces, candles, and kerosene heaters are known to cause indoor air problems.

Air Fresheners

It’s normal to want your home to smell clean and fresh, and many people turn to air fresheners to accomplish this. However, many of these products release harsh chemicals into the air, such as camphor, phenol, ethanol, and formaldehyde. And, truth be told, most of these products don’t freshen the air as much as make it smell good.

Cleaning Products

Like air fresheners, many of the cleaning products we use release harmful chemicals into the house.

These are just the most common causes of indoor air pollution, but there are countless others, and it’s an excellent reason to consider an air purifier.

How an Air Purifier Can Improve Indoor Air Quality

Now that you know the many causes of indoor air pollution let’s look at air purifiers and how they can help you breathe easier indoors.

How Air Purifiers Work

Air purifiers contain filters and a fan or series of fans that suck in household air and pass it through the filters. The filters trap dust, pollutants, pollen, and bacteria and send clean air back out.

Most air purifiers contain HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters, while others use activated carbon or UV light or a combination of methods.

Benefits of an Air Purifier

Because there’s so much potential for the air in your home to be polluted, investing in an air purifier is worth considering.

Installing one of these devices can benefit you in various ways, including:

  • Reducing or removing asthma symptoms
  • Eliminating the harmful chemicals in the air
  • Removing foul odours from the air
  • Trapping and removing airborne diseases such as the common cold and flu, and other pathogens.
  • Improves sleep by eliminating bacteria, fungi, and dust mites that can trigger allergies
  • Removes radon
  • Eliminates asbestos particles

If you’re interested in how an air purifier installation can improve your health and quality of life, call one of our professional technicians for a no-obligation appointment.

Easy Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Chances are, you’re vigilant about keeping your home clean by vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting. However, since the inside air can be even dirtier than the rest of the house, how do you clean it?

Installing an air purifier is an excellent way to ‘scrub’ your home’s air, but beyond that, there are a few simple steps you can take to improve your home’s indoor air quality immediately.

Change Your HVAC Air Filter

A dirty HVAC air filter doesn’t just worsen the air quality in your home; it causes your HVAC system to consume more energy and wear out more quickly.

Open Your Windows

There are many things in your home releasing volatile organic compounds every day, such as your carpet, furniture, and personal care products. These compounds contain harmful substances like methane, formaldehyde, ethanol, and acetone. Opening your windows helps eliminate these organic compounds, making your air cleaner and healthier

Keep Carpets, Drapes & Bedding Clean

The textiles in your house absorb pollutants from the air, and if you don’t keep them clean, you risk increased allergic and respiratory issues.

Central Heating offers air quality services to fit nearly every budget and situation. In Barrie, contact us for a no-obligation consultation at 705-214-9610.