How to Test Indoor Air Quality in Your Home
Table of Contents What Are the Benefits of Indoor Air Quality Testing? Signs and Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality Different Types of Indoor Air Pollutants and How to Test for Them It’s easy to tell when your roof is leaking. We can usually see when there’s mold growing on the ceiling, and it’s readily apparent if you’ve developed a bug infestation. Problems like these are difficult to miss, making it easy to get them fixed before they develop into something truly serious. Air quality is different, however. Because the air in our homes is invisible, it’s impossible for the naked eye to perceive slight changes in the air quality. If different pollutants begin to infiltrate our house’s air, the odds are very good that we won’t even notice until they’ve developed into a much larger problem. This is why it’s important to know how to test the air quality at home. By running the proper tests regularly, as well as anytime you have reason to suspect anything might be wrong, you can often catch problems early on in their development and before any real damage has been done. If you aren’t quite sure how to test air quality in your house, don’t worry. Today, we’re here to walk you through the process and help you keep your home’s air clean, fresh and safe. What Are the Benefits of Indoor Air Quality Testing? Not convinced that it’s worth it to test the air quality in your home? Convinced that just because you’ve never had a problem with your air quality in the past, you’ll continue in the same way in the future? Don’t be so sure. Here are just a few of the primary benefits you’ll experience when you regularly test the air in your home. Keeping yourself and your family safe: The air might be full of pollutants that are harmful to your lungs, skin and immune system, and just because you can’t see these things doesn’t mean they’re not there. By performing regular tests, you ensure that if a problem does arise, you’ll catch it before this damage has the time to build up in your body. In this way, you’ll prevent the problem from becoming too serious. Keep your home safe: Let’s say mold and mildew are growing someplace obscure in your house — someplace you can’t see. Without testing the air quality in your home for mold, this problem would continue to grow unchecked, potentially becoming widespread enough to level significant damage against your house, lowering the value and even making it unsafe. An air quality test alerts you to the fact that there’s mold around, prompting you to search for it when you might otherwise be unaware it existed at all. Signs and Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality It should be clear that testing your home’s air quality is important. The next question, however, is how exactly to do that. How do you know if your home’s air quality is poor? What should you be looking for? Here are some of the top signs that your home’s air quality is lacking and could be unhealthy for you, your family and your house. 1. Noticeable Allergies Most people have a few seasonal allergies here and there. When flowers open in the spring, we might spend a few days sneezing and rubbing our eyes, but this soon fades away. Consistent, year-round indoor allergies are something else altogether and not something to dismiss lightly. This is likely a sign that the air quality in your home is poor, and you are reacting to pollutants in the air. A few of the allergy symptoms to watch for include: Sneezing Coughing Watery eyes Itchy eyes and ears Congestion Nose bleeds If you experience these symptoms in your home regularly, try to pay closer attention to them and take note of the circumstances. Do you notice an uptick in symptoms when you go into the basement, for instance? Do these allergies feel better when you’re in the kitchen? By taking notes like these, you can begin to pinpoint where in your house the problem might be located. 2. Unusual and Unexplained Illness Symptoms While they’re unpleasant, allergies caused by the odd spot of mildew will rarely be serious. Other contaminants like asbestos or toxic mold spores, however, can be far more serious and lead to much more threatening symptoms. If you start to experience any of the following symptoms, seemingly out of nowhere, this could be a sign that there’s something wrong in your home: Rash Fever Chills Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Fatigue Shortness of breath Muscle pain Hearing loss If you experience any of these symptoms, head to a doctor right away. If they can confirm that no underlying health problems are causing your symptoms, your next course of action should be to test the air in your home for dangerous pollutants as soon as you can. 3. Lung Problems Things like bronchitis and pneumonia aren’t uncommon, and the odds are that many of us will have brushes with these types of lung conditions at some point. Most of the time they aren’t serious and pass quickly. If you find that you’re frequently coming down with these illnesses, however, or that your family members as a whole are often struck down with lung conditions, let this raise a red flag in your mind. This could be a sign that something in your home’s air is hurting your lungs. While the rare, single case of bronchitis might not be proof that your home’s air quality is compromised, recurring cases are cause for concern. If this happens to you, get your home’s air quality checked right away. Be sure to change your air filters and consider installing an air purifier to prevent the continuation of these lung problems. 4. Air Inconsistencies Have you ever noticed that sometimes the air feels different in different parts of your house? Perhaps it feels more humid in the bedrooms and drier in the kitchen. Or maybe it’s
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Para nosotros, las cumbres de las temporadas caliente y fría significan dos cosas: Nuestro personal de ventas y servicio se esfuerzan mucho para mantenerse al día. Y La demanda es tan alta que no tenemos razones para hacer descuentos del equipo. Aquí está la Historia A medida que el verano se va acabando, la demanda de calefacción y aire acondicionado disminuye al punto de que mis talentosos técnicos de instalación se encuentran descansando comiendo Cheetos y viendo (lo suficientemente apropiado) The Young and the Restless. Es un hecho poco conocido que algunas compañías de HVAC despiden a sus empleados durante la temporada baja y esperan poder re-contratarlos cuando la demanda – y precios – vuelvan a subir. En AC Contractors, valoramos demasiado a nuestros habilidosos trabajadores y a sus familias como para quitarles nuestro apoyo. Prefiero encontrar maneras creativas para mantenerlos trabajando durante la temporada baja. Cómo Obtuve Este Gran Trato es Un “Secreto de Negocio”. 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Pero por el momento, puedo premiar a los primeros compradores con un descuento de pre-temporada, gracias al recorte de precio de temporada baja y a mis habilidosas tácticas de negociación. Echa un Vistazo: 8 Estrategias Ganadoras de “El Rey del Confort”, AC Contractors: Llama al (903) 759-4250 por tu Inspección GRATUITA de Energía. Sin compromiso. Nuestro personal te dirá cuánto te puedes ahorrar con un nuevo sistema ¡Te garantizamos por escrito un 20% de ahorro! ¡En serio! Tendrás opciones para seleccionar sistemas de calefacción y refrigeración de alto nivel para el confort y confianza, incluyendo nuestra PROPIA línea, El Rey del Confort. Además, ofrecemos una Garantía DE POR VIDA del compresor para respaldarlo. Sí ¡este puede ser el último sistema de confort que tengas que comprar! ¡Qué genial! 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Don’t Pay a Penny Until 2020!
Summer Air Conditioning Inventory to be Sold in 6 Weeks at up to $5,300 Off! LOCAL CONTRACTOR REVEALS WHAT OTHERS REFUSE TO TELL [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Friend, As owner of AC Contractors, and as the self-proclaimed “Comfort King,” we offer you an astounding window of opportunity to… Stay warm this winter while slashing utility bills! Wave goodbye to repairs for your heating & air! Cash in on manufacturer’s rebates and tax credits! Don’t pay a penny in interest for 18 months! What Do Air Conditioners and Swimsuits Have in Common? Anytime a business relies on a change of seasons, whether it’s selling bathing suits or snow tires, their profit margin gets “hot” and goes “cold.” This describes the heating and cooling industry to a “T!” For us, peak hot and cold seasons mean two things: Our sales and service staff bust their britches to keep up. And Demand is so high, we have no reason to discount equipment. Here’s the Inside Story As summer winds down, the heating and air conditioning business slows down to the point where my talented installation technicians are sitting around eating Cheetos and watching (appropriately enough) The Young and the Restless. It’s a little-known fact that some HVAC companies will lay people off during these slow times and hope they can rehire them when the business – and prices – pick up again. At AC Contractors, we value our skilled workers and their families far too much to pull the rug out from under them. I’d rather find creative ways to keep them working during the off-season. How I Got This Great Deal Is A “Trade Secret.” Because I want to keep my “Do It Right Guys” busy, I went to bat for them – and for you! I haggled with manufacturers in a stifling windowless room and nobody left until I got what I wanted: big discounts on top-name heating and cooling systems. No “seconds”, no “blems.” I wanted high-efficiency equipment at prices close to crazy! I Broke Those Manufacturers Reps Like a Glow Stick, but It Worked! This negotiation means customers of AC Contractors can get a Premium High efficiency heating and cooling system, expertly installed by my “Do It Right Guys” at prices you can brag about at the next barbecue. As temperatures cool over the next 6 weeks, and this summer inventory disappears, AC Contractors will be forced to return to normal pricing. But right now, I can award early buyers with a pre-season discount, thanks to this off-season price cut and my skilled negotiating tactics. Check It Out: 8 Winning Strategies from “The Comfort King”, AC Contractors: Call (903) 759-4250 for your FREE Energy Survey. No obligation. Our Do It Right Guy will tell you how much a new system can save you. We guarantee 20% in writing! Seriously! You’ll get options to select a top-level heating & cooling system for comfort and reliability, including our OWN line, The Comfort King. Plus, we offer an available LIFETIME Compressor Warranty to back it up. Yes, this could be the last comfort system you have to buy! How great is THAT? Approved buyers can enjoy… No Interest Financing for 18 Months for qualified buyers or monthly payments as low as $75 per month with our special financing plan*. Up to $2,000 in Rebates from your utility provider. Currently, some utility companies are offering rebates up to $2,000 when you buy and install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning and heating systems. Cash in on a Federal Tax Credit up to $1,500– If you act before the end of the year. Factory Authorized Incentive of $500 off select High Efficiency heating and cooling systems. AC Contractors, “The Comfort King” Sweetens the Deal with 2 More Powerful Benefits: Be one of the first early season installations and we will throw in a FREE Premium Whole House Air Purification package (a $1,300 Value). A deal you cannot afford to pass up! If you need your air ducts cleaned, we will do it for HALF PRICE with this offer. Add Up the Savings, Lie Down, and Put A Cold Rag On Your Forehead. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Premium System Savings $500. Maximum Utility Rebate Savings $2,000. Federal Tax Credit $1,500. Free Premium Air Purifier $1,300. TOTAL $5,300!!! PLUS, 50% off air duct cleaning! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pick Up the Phone, and Don’t Pay A Penny Until 2020! Call AC Contractors, “The Comfort King” at (903) 759-4250 for your No Obligation Energy Survey now. Our dedicated staff will be taking calls 7 days a week for this offer and our phones may be busy. Be patient, and know that we appreciate your call. Yours in Comfort, Troy Dassonville The Comfort King / AC Contractors[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”solid” style=”square”]This offer has expired[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row]
3 Clear Signs That Your Furnace Is In Need Of Repairs
As the winter months start to drag on longer and longer, the strain on your furnace from constant use is only going to increase, and as it does, it is important to recognize that the chances of your furnace breaking down or developing one or more serious issues is only going to increase as well. Your furnace is an incredibly important part of your home’s overall function, and plays a vital role in keeping your home comfortable for you and your family during the winter months. With that being the case, it is important to make sure that you are paying attention for any of the early warning signs of furnace trouble so you can make the call to a professional and get the repairs you need before your system fails completely. To help you in identifying exactly what some of these signs are, our team of professionals have taken the time to put together this short list highlighting several of the most common indicators that your furnace might be struggling so you can make the call to a professional and get the service you need right away. Unusual Noises Like any other mechanical device, your furnace is going to make noises while in use from time to time, but it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the types of noises that are common for your unit to better identify when something sounds off. If you begin to hear and strange of sudden noises that you have never noticed before, like groaning, banging, or any whining, it can be an indicator of a number of issues ranging from an unbalanced belt, an air leak, an ignition issue, or a sign that some part of your system needs to be replaced. If you hear any strange new noises coming from your home’s furnace, the best thing to do is call in a professional right away and have them give your system a full inspection to identify exactly what the issue is and the best way to solve it. You Aren’t Getting Warm Air Anytime you go to turn up your furnace dial and you notice that you either aren’t getting as much warm air as you should, or you aren’t getting any at all, it is a clear indicator that it’s time to call in a pro. A lack of heat could be an indicator of a number of different issues, especially if your system still sounds like it’s running, but just isn’t pumping out any warm air. A lack of warm air could be an indicator of many things, including a malfunctioning thermostat, leaking ducts, or even an issue with your pilot light. Whatever the case may be, it is important to call in a pro and get to the bottom of the issue quickly to help restore your home to the level of comfort you desire and prevent any further wear on your furnace. Yellow Pilot Light When your furnace is functioning properly, your pilot light should have a blue flame. If your pilot light flame is yellow, it is usually a sign that there is an issue in your combustion process, and your system might be producing carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide leaks can be deadly, and they aren’t something you want to take any chances with. Take a peek at your pilot light every so often during the winter months, and if you notice that your flame has gone from blue to yellow, make the call to a professional immediately and have them come out to inspect and correct the issue. Call the experts at A/C Contractors today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
3 Ways Air Conditioning Tune-Ups Prevent Problems
Let’s face it, sometimes home maintenance tasks are put off to save time or money. Unfortunately, putting off the air conditioning tune up can actually wind up costing much more time and money. Although air conditioners are built tough enough to last for many years, there are things that can cause early breakdown. Neglecting the seasonal tune ups will surely mean you have to replace the equipment much sooner. You’ll also wind up with more repairs and poor efficiency. Here are three ways that air conditioning tune ups can prevent these problems. Cleaning The Air Conditioner’s Condensation Drip Line This is just one small task that an HVAC contractor performs during a seasonal A/C tune up which actually makes a big difference. Any machine that uses refrigerant to cool will produce condensation during operation. Think of how much humidity the refrigerator creates and you’ll understand that the air conditioner is no different. The condensation drip line is installed to route the moisture away as your air conditioner causes it. The line runs either directly into the plumbing system or most often to the outdoors. This is a narrow tube that is supposed to only carry water through it. However, sometimes it can get clogged for one reason or another. Then the line backs up and results in an indoor leak. If the condensation line gets clogged, the water will back up and drip all over the place underneath the air conditioner and at the connection of the drip line. Do you have waterproof flooring near your A/C unit? If not, it will get soaked and possibly ruined for good. If you don’t notice the leak for some time, it can create a mold problem. These problems are expensive to remedy. Even if you call in for just water cleanup and mold remediation, it’s expensive. This is one big reason to have your air conditioning tune up done just before the warm season. Your equipment actually needs more attention than that to ensure the condensation line stays free and clear. But at a minimum, at least you’ll have the line cleared at some point. Weakened, Dirty Air Conditioning Equipment The air conditioning tune-up will involve adjusting and testing the machinery. The HVAC technician will perform a big list of tasks that ensure the cooling system is operating properly. Some of the tasks will involve cleaning certain parts of the system. Leaving your air conditioner to work dirty will weaken the equipment. Weak parts lead to total air conditioning failure and eventually an early replacement. Having your air conditioning equipment tuned up yearly will help you to avoid these expensive problems. Air Conditioning Tune-Ups For Energy Savings Nobody should have to pay an electric bill that’s higher than it should be just because a machine isn’t functioning properly. A tuned-up air conditioner will always operate much more efficiently than a neglected one. The equipment you purchased is supposed to work at a certain efficiency level, but it will not be able to if it doesn’t stay maintained. A seasonal A/C tune-up will help the machine to function more efficiently.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
