There’s no doubt that poor indoor air quality can have a large effect on your overall well-being and the integrity of your home. Far too often, homeowners focus on the visible maintenance task of cleaning and painting while overlooking the air they breathe in every day. Scheduling an indoor air quality assessment is one of the best ways to identify problems so you can enhance your air for your family’s safety and overall well-being.
What Is an IAQ Inspection?
An indoor air quality assessment is where one of our professionals will come to your home and test your air for different contaminants. These include things like gases, dust, pet dander, mold spores, humidity issues, and so much more. By identifying the problem areas in your home, we can make suggestions on how to enhance them. This will go a long way in boosting your indoor air quality level.
How Often to Get an Inspection?
The necessary frequency for a whole-home IAQ assessment will depend on numerous factors like your lifestyle, home condition, and health. In general, most homeowners should consider getting a professional inspection every two to three years. This is great for seeing any noticeable changes in air quality so you can address them sooner rather than later. Apart from these routine checks, there are some other times you should consider getting an IAQ assessment.
Worsening Symptoms
If you or another member of your household has worsening allergy or asthma symptoms, it’s time to think about getting an air quality assessment. More constant sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes are key indicators that there are new airborne toxins circulating in your home. An inspection will help identify these unwanted toxins so you can treat them accordingly.
Home Remodeling
While home remodeling can be a great way to enhance the look of your home, it can also release toxic chemicals into your indoor air. For example, freshly painted walls and manufactured wood products release volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Furthermore, activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can further release harmful particles into the air.
Persistent, Strange Odors
When you notice persistent odors lingering around your home, they could be an indication of an underlying toxin. For example, a musty odor typically indicates mold or mildew growth. A lingering chemical smell usually points to harmful VOCs. An indoor air quality assessment can allow you to discover the source of the strange odor so you can treat it promptly.
Selling or Buying a Home
As the concern over indoor air quality among homeowners seems to be on the rise, it’s no surprise that many homebuyers and sellers are adding an IAQ inspection to their to-do list. This inspection is perfect for identifying any potential hazards in the home. As a seller, this will allow you to remedy the problem to ensure a smooth sales process. As a buyer, this can give you the necessary insight into the home and allow you to negotiate a repair credit for treating the potential issue.
Post-Flooding or Water Damage
The biggest enemy of indoor air quality is moisture. When flooding or other water damage happens to your home, it can create the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. As mold spores spread, they can severely impact your indoor air quality and lead to respiratory conditions. An IAQ inspection is perfect for catching any mold problems early on to minimize their impact on your family’s health.
Inefficient HVAC Performance
One other indication that you need an IAQ inspection is inefficient HVAC system operation. If you’ve changed the air filter in your system and you’re still having inefficiencies, there’s likely a bigger underlying issue. In a lot of cases, the issue is dirty ductwork that’s restricting the flow of air throughout your ducting. As part of our IAQ inspection, our technicians will thoroughly assess the state of your ducting and recommend whether duct cleaning service is necessary.
How Is Treatment Done?
If your IAQ assessment showed problem toxins in your home, we offer a wide range of solutions to remedy them. The best solution will depend on the particular toxins present in your home and their underlying cause. For example, a whole-home air cleaner can be perfect for minimizing particles like dust and pollen in your home.
Expert IAQ Inspection Service
Comfort Solutions HVAC provides expert IAQ inspection service for the Easton, PA area. We can also help with all your air cleaner, whole-home humidifier, and duct cleaning needs. Call today to book your next service consultation.
