Our house is all electric, so there isn't any gas. From my understanding Radon doesn't cause head aches. Is there anything in our house that could cause this? Could it be the heating system?
2007-03-05 02:05:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could be a carbon monoxide leak in your home or hidden mold.
2007-03-05 02:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by SweetPea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest I am not sure about Radon gas. It is obvious that you and your wife are allergic to something in your home. If your home is carpeted, then most likely it has something to do with the carpet. New carpet can release vapors for a long time with out you realizing it and old carpet is full of EVERYTHING that has come in contact with it. I would NOT recommend a humidifier. If you have any kind of mold or mildew the humidifier could add to the problem. I would start my changing the filter to the best micron rating you can find. Then I would have my carpet and my hvac air ducts professionally cleaned. Do not clean them yourself. Cleaning carpet with a rented carpet machine leaves water in the carpet pad which is NOT good for you or the carpet. I would also get an ionic air purifier. If others have lived in your house previsous to you, you may want to pull the carpet up and see if the pad and underside of the carpet has pet urine stains.
2007-03-05 02:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work for a heating, air and plumbing business that also does duct cleaning. Allergens, mold, and dust can be very likely causes of your headaches. Household mold symptoms can start simple (like a headache) then evolve to much more serious health problems. Dust clogs the filters of your heating unit and makes the unit much less efficient, allowing alot of what is supposed to be filtered out, into your home. Have you changed your filter lately? You might want to upgrade to a new 5inch pleated style filter that traps up to 95% of dust and allergens. Mold could be growing in your ductwork as well. I would suggest that you call your local heating and air guy to check everything out. It will definately be worth the time and money!
2007-03-05 02:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Amy N 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
for people who're answering with CarbonMonoxide - they actually ought to study your total question. Electirc heaters dont provide off carbon monoxide. Now, until you have a hearth or in case you heat your vehicle up on your storage for long sessions of time, which would be a possibillity of Carbon Monoxide leak into the abode. in the journey that your residing interior the super white north the place its chilly, that's achievable that your place is in simple terms too properly sealed up. With the long winter months, your place won't be ventilating sufficient. My house is likewise a hundred% electric powered warmth and we've not got helpful air con. We do have a warmth/Air Exchanger which sucks out the stale air and brings in sparkling clean air from the exterior. in case you dont have one, that's recommended to talk with an HVAC peron.
2016-10-02 10:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mold is probably not your problem, with that said, still be aware of mold. The number one symptom associated with "sick building syndrome" is headaches.
Have you recently moved into a new dwelling or live in a trailer with high formaldehyde out-gassing? Did you put in new carpet or paint or glue a floor down. These all would cause headaches as well.
2007-03-05 02:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have your house checked for a carbon monoxide leak. Faulty electrical appliances, especially heaters, can cause carbon monoxide poisoning as well as gas appliances. Mould is also a possibility, although if it is bad enough to cause headaches, the odds are that you would see it.
2007-03-05 02:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you live in a cold climate, it probably is dry air. Have a humidifier installed on furnace plenum, or get a portable humidifier. You will breathe better for it , and headaches will lessen. Also check furnace filter, and change regularly.(monthly)
2007-03-05 02:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, you and your wife only get headaches when you're together. Sounds like my house.
2007-03-05 05:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by daffyduct2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try checking for any mold or mildew, somthimes tht causes headaches
2007-03-05 02:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your home checked for mold asap!
2007-03-05 02:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by I'm very, very hot. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋