The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Testing

January 5, 2021

Equipment that burns fuels like natural gas, propane, oil, charcoal or wood releases carbon monoxide (CO) among other exhaust fumes. When exhaust systems fail or equipment malfunctions, the CO can leak into your house. Seasonal inspections of your furnace, gas dryer, gas water heater and fireplace protect you from the threat of CO poisoning. Professional CO Testing A technician licensed by a company that maintains furnaces or provides indoor air quality checks will use a portable electronic toxic multi-gas monitor. This is a very sensitive device that can detect trace amounts of CO coming from fuel-burning equipment. A furnace technician...

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How Air Pollution Poses Largest Threat to Children

September 24, 2020

According to the World Health Organization, about 93% of children under 15 are exposed to air so polluted it puts their health at risk. They estimate that about 600,000 children die annually from acute respiratory infections caused by air pollution. Air Pollution Affect on Children While outdoor air can be polluted, indoor air is often worse. Indoor air can be very unhealthy to breathe, especially for children under the age of 15. They breathe in more air than adults when factoring in their small size and weight. Polluted air even affects children in the womb. Pregnant women who breathe polluted...

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How To Choose The Right IAQ Product For My Needs

June 16, 2020

There are a great many IAQ products on the market, and they all have different functions and ways to transform your home into a place with refreshing air. Here is a discussion of how to choose the right one for your particular situation. Dry Air If your home’s air is overly dry, it can sap your energy and leave you coughing. A humidifier is excellent for this job. Humidifiers inject moisture into the air and make it less dry than before. Don’t worry about too much humidification since these products automatically shut off once the level is right. Humidity On...

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Tips for Maintaining Your Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 12, 2019

When winter arrives in Centerville, UT, you’ll shutter your windows and switch on the furnace until spring. While this certainly helps keep your home warm, an unintended side effect is that you’ll breathe the same musty, old indoor air for months. The good news? There are a few things you can do to improve your indoor air quality inside your house. 1. Replace Furnace Filters Regularly Freshening up your furnace filters on a regular basis is important, especially during the winter when your heating system is running nonstop. Since you, your family, and your pets are spending a lot more...

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