How Is IAQ Measured?

The Air Quality Index (AQI), which ranges from 0 to 500, is used to gauge the quality of the air outside, with a higher AQI number indicating higher levels of air pollution. The AcuRite AIR® Indoor Air Quality Monitor, for example, is a home air quality monitoring device that is used to measure IAQ.

Why is IAQ so poor?

Tobacco products, fuel-burning appliances, building materials containing asbestos or other harsh chemicals, cleaning supplies, and malfunctioning heating and cooling systems are some of the common causes of poor IAQ. Poor IAQ can also be caused by natural causes including harmful emissions like radon, excessive moisture and mildew, outdoor pesticides, or air pollution.

What Might Take Place If IAQ Is Poor?

Do you feel ill because of the air in your house? Finding the source might be challenging because there are so many potential indoor pollutants, but if you are noticing symptoms of poor air quality, it might be time to look into the matter.

IAQ Issues: Minor Symptoms

The majority of the time, modest symptoms brought on by poor air quality are treatable. It can occasionally be challenging to distinguish between IAQ and other factors like allergies when these symptoms are present. These minor signs are listed below for your attention:

• irritation of the nose, throat, and eyes
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Skin sensitivity

Note when these less severe symptoms show up. If they seem to get worse at home and get better when you’re out and about, the air quality in your house might be to blame. There may be more to the seasonal allergies or wintertime colds than just pollen or ice crystals in the air.

IAQ Issues: Serious Symptoms

Poor IAQ can result in major medical problems, such as: When the air quality in your house is hazardous, or if you or anybody else living there has a previous medical condition that affects breathing.

• asthma flare-ups
• lung or heart problems are examples of long-term consequences.
• certain cancer types

Open windows for ventilation and shut off any broken appliances or other potential sources of pollution if the IAQ in your house gets so poor that you start to feel these severe symptoms. Make careful to receive the proper medical care if your symptoms worsen.

How to Prevent Poor Air Quality

Use the AcuRite AIR Indoor Air Quality Monitor and AcuRite 5-Sensor Indoor Humidity and Temperature Smart Home Environment System with My AcuRite® to help safeguard you and your family from bad IAQ. These systems will keep an eye on your home’s temperature, humidity, and pollution. With the help of the My AcuRite app, you can remotely access your sensors from a mobile device and take action to open windows and improve airflow in your house before you start experiencing the effects of poor air quality.

Purge the Room

Poor IAQ can have an impact on your health as well as the general safety and health of your house. If indoor humidity levels rise, mold, bacteria, mildew, and dust mites will develop, harming both your home and your health. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems might perform inadequately due to inefficient ventilation, a major contributor to poor IAQ.

Make careful to take immediate action to avoid any negative health impacts when your AcuRite indoor air quality sensors alert you that the IAQ in your house is low. For greater ventilation, open windows, put on fans, and spend money on high-end air purifiers that can continuously filter air. Use dehumidifiers and moisture-absorbing items in your home’s dampest areas, and pay attention to any unusual aromas that might point to a possible contaminant. Other simple methods to raise air quality include:

• Have a yearly inspection for pollutants done on your home.
• HVAC and purifier air filters should be changed frequently.
• Make sure the batteries in your alarms are new.
• Replace defective mechanisms or outdated appliances with newer, cleaner models.

Wear protective gear and open all windows before attempting to clean up a chemical spill, such as one involving household ammonia or even paint. However, leave your home right away if you or anyone else in it ever experiences shortness of breath, chest tightness, confusion, or acute respiratory symptoms like asthma attacks. This could be an indication of a worse scenario, such as a gas leak, which requires the attention of qualified professionals to guarantee that all pipe fittings and lines leading into your home are properly sealed and turned off.

Numerous harmful health concerns, including irritability, exhaustion, respiratory problems, mold, and others, can be brought on by Breathe Easy IAQ. Utilize AcuRite IAQ technology to warn you when conditions are getting worse and use the advice above to improve the air quality in your home to avoid this from happening.