Residential Indoor Air Quality Services
Our team performs testing using advanced IAQ monitoring equipment. How long that process takes depends on the nature of the IAQ challenges your household faces. For some customers, we can finish in as little as 30 minutes, whereas other households require up to three days. That electronic analysis can reveal high levels of particles, chemicals, gases, moisture, and more.
Much of the pollution present in a home can originate within it. You may use household cleaners and deodorizers that have potentially harmful substances. Overwatering houseplants can introduce mold spores. Some homeowners store solvents and other chemicals within or too close to their living areas. Furnishing can off-gas volatile organic compounds. Further concerns include carbon monoxide and other toxic gases from fuel-burning appliances.
There’s also ambient pollution, which you often have little control over. Your town may have heightened pollution on any given day due to ground-level ozone, particle pollution, nitrogen dioxide, and so forth. Even the traffic on your street can expose you to pollution. Be aware of the air quality in your area, and take precautions as needed. Ensure that your heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are up to the job when it’s time to seal your home tight.
We offer ways to combat the pollution that can get into your home. An in-duct air purifier, for instance, can clean all the air in your home multiple times an hour. These systems often have activated carbon for odor control and the adsorption of gases and chemicals. A mechanical filter, such as a HEPA filter, will remove most particles from the air. You can protect against bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens with a germicidal lamp. For fine moisture control, options include whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers.
It’s important to ensure that your HVAC system isn’t part of the problem. Choose a premium high-MERV HVAC filter, check it regularly, and replace it as necessary. Schedule seasonal HVAC tune-ups in the fall and spring. Duct camera inspections are important as well. Timely duct cleaning, duct sealing, and duct repairs will help protect your home. Use ceiling fans and other fan types to improve circulation in your home. If your home lacks adequate ventilation, we offer solutions, such as whole-house fans, including HRVs and ERVs.
Our IAQ services can provide many potential health benefits.
- Easier breathing
- More restful sleep
- Higher energy levels
- Allergy and asthma relief
- Less risk of common illnesses