The Top 4 Indoor Air Pollutants That Threaten Your Health

One of the best things about southern New Mexico is the excellent air quality one can enjoy once one steps outdoors. Unfortunately, indoor air isn’t always so fresh, depending on where you live or work. There are at least four major indoor air pollutants that are worth monitoring for your health.

1. Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is the most dangerous indoor air pollutant known to man and can be deadly at high concentrations. Most indoor carbon monoxide is produced by gas stoves and oil furnaces that aren’t operating at peak efficiency. Even low levels of carbon monoxide can cause headaches, nausea, and an irregular heart rate in humans.

2. Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile organic compounds are harmful gases emitted by a wide array of liquids and engineered building materials. Paints, varnishes, waxes, carpeting, and laminate flooring are familiar sources of these potentially hazardous substances. Left unchecked, VOCs can cause headaches, nausea, eye irritation, breathing problems, and even liver damage.

3. Asbestos

Once a common building material, asbestos continues to contaminate indoor air in homes and businesses all over New Mexico. If they become airborne, asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma and several other lung diseases. Older homes that have recently undergone renovation are particularly prone to asbestos contamination issues.

4. Radon

Dubbed the silent killer by many, radon is an odorless gas produced by the decomposition of uranium. Basements and crawlspaces often have unhealthy concentrations of radon due to their proximity to uranium-rich soil. Long-term radon exposure can cause lung cancer. Fortunately, many high-end HVAC filters can significantly reduce indoor radon concentrations.

Clean Up Your Indoor Air Today the Easy Way

Cutting corners is never a wise idea when it comes to indoor air quality. At Aircon Heating & Cooling Inc., we take the indoor air quality of our customers seriously and go the extra mile to deliver results that will last. Call us ASAP to see why we set the standard for HVAC service and repair in and around Las Cruces, NM.