Learn more about indoor air quality testing and decide for yourself if you should be investing in an indoor air quality product for your home.
What’s Really In The Air?
Did you know that microscopic bacteria, dust, debris, and other pathogens could be floating through your air at home, even as we speak? These tiny particles may be invisible to the naked eye, but their presence can cause a wide variety of problems in the home. Some of the most common effects of impurities in the air include:
- Increased allergy symptoms.
- Worsened asthma symptoms.
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- A sudden rise in illness in your family.
- Mold and mildew are growing in the home.
- Excess dust around the home, even after cleaning.
Any number of these issues could point to a problem with your indoor air quality. Additionally, poor indoor air quality can also lead to more infections and the appearance of respiratory disease in your family.
Why Choose An Air Quality Test?
An air quality test is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a test to analyze the particles found in your indoor air. Using a special kit, it’s able to test a sample of your indoor air and examine the levels of toxins present.
A comprehensive air quality test will look for things such as mold spores, dust, pet dander, pollen, and other bacteria and pathogens that could be making your family uncomfortable.
The air quality test will also examine the concentration of these toxins since sometimes, small levels of certain impurities are expected. For example, if you have a pet, there will always be a small amount of pet dander in the air.
The Next Steps
Once the air quality test results are in, it’s time to start taking action. Some results will require more extensive work while less serious results can be handled at a more basic level. A few ways you can improve your indoor air quality (IAQ) and protect your family from impurities in the air include:
- Make sure your HVAC air filters are changed at least twice per year. If your family suffers from asthma or if you have pets at home, you should consider changing the filter more often. Changing the air filter on a regular basis will help keep dust and debris out of the air and will also reduce HVAC costs at the same time.
- If your air quality test results showed significant mold, you should consider a full clean of the home and the installation of a dehumidifier. These tools will help regulate the humidity in the home and reduce mold.
- A UV air sanitizer is another option for perfectly pure air. These units are attached to the HVAC system and use UV-C light to neutralize dust, debris, bacteria, and other pathogens.
Climate Experts Heating & Cooling are your HVAC and indoor air quality professionals. Our team can help choose the right indoor air quality product to help ensure healthy, high-quality indoor air. For more information or a free estimate, contact us today!
