Think about the air you breathe every day—how clean is it? Most people spend the vast majority of their days indoors, and much of that time is spent at home. Yet, it’s easy to overlook your indoor air quality (IAQ). We might think about the temperature of our Tennessee homes and even the water quality. But how often do you think about the air you are breathing? Our team at Central City has practical and sustainable suggestions to improve your indoor air quality. We specialize in creating comfortable homes. Let’s take a look at a few steps you can consider to improve the air quality inside your Knoxville, TN, home.
What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies indoor air pollution as particulate matter or gas. Particulate matter consists of solids and liquid droplets that vary in size. Some particles are small enough to be inhaled and can cause sinus problems, burning eyes, bronchitis, and respiratory illnesses. Dust, fumes and smoke, viruses, pollen, dust mites, pet dander, bacteria, and mold are some examples.
The EPA notes that hundreds of gaseous pollutants also have been found indoors. Sources include tobacco smoke, gas stoves, exhaust fumes, laser printers, paints, building materials, furniture, adhesives, caulks, cleaning products, craft materials, pesticides, and other chemicals. Other contributors could be inadequate ventilation, poorly maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and excessive moisture creating mold and bacteria.
How Can You Recognize Poor Indoor Air Quality?
Sore throats, stuffy noses, and constant headaches—these symptoms of poor indoor quality are often mistaken for respiratory issues. Continual exposure to indoor pollutants can lead to more serious health consequences like heart disease, chronic respiratory illnesses, and even cancer. Take control of the air you breathe. Give our team a call and schedule a free consultation to determine how we can improve your indoor air quality.
Indoor Air Quality Services
Controlling the source of air pollution and providing adequate ventilation are both necessary to improve your air quality. Here are some products that can help:
• Whole-house air filtration: Integrates with your ductwork to remove allergens and pollutants throughout your home—ideal for allergy or respiratory sufferers
• Air cleaners: Target specific indoor air issues with various types of purification systems
• Whole-house humidifiers: Maintain 30–50% humidity to prevent dryness, discomfort, and damage to wood surfaces
• Whole-house dehumidifiers: Reduce excess moisture for more comfortable living, especially in hot, muggy weather
• Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs): Bring fresh air indoors efficiently without increasing energy costs
• Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs): Precondition incoming fresh air using outgoing stale air, improving comfort while reducing HVAC strain
• UV germicidal lights: Kill biological contaminants like mold, mildew, and bacteria—hospital-grade protection now available for your home
Remove the Sources of Pollution
Whichever strategy you choose, these simple steps will help improve your indoor air quality:
• Change or clean air filters according to the manufacturer’s directions.
• Seal leaks in your ductwork.
• Vacuum and dust regularly.
• Drain dehumidifiers daily and clean the reservoir.
• Clean refrigerator drip pans regularly.
Installing or Replacing Your Indoor Air Quality System
Our licensed professionals are trained to work with indoor air quality systems. We specialize in retrofitting equipment in older homes, along with new construction and remodeling jobs.
Are you looking to replace a component? We install and replace all makes and models of HVAC equipment. We only use top-quality parts and materials to get the job done right.
Repairing Your Indoor Air Quality System
Give us a call right away if you detect an issue with your equipment. Whether your system starts making a strange noise or is not responding correctly, our team will quickly troubleshoot the problem and resolve it.
We offer 24/7 emergency repair services to be there when you need us. Don’t wait until a small issue turns into a costly repair—give us a call.
Maintaining Your Indoor Air Quality System
Preventative maintenance plays a vital role in the performance of all your heating and cooling equipment. Let’s work together to create a planned maintenance schedule that fits your needs and budget.
Be sure to ask about our Comfortable Club that offers significant cost savings on service calls, repairs, and parts. Sign up today and enjoy peace of mind knowing a trusted professional is watching over your HVAC equipment.
Call Your Indoor Air Quality Experts Today
Take steps to control the air quality inside your Lenoir City, TN, home. Central City is a trusted source for all your home comfort needs. Call us at 865-213-1354 or request service online today.