Modern-day Americans spend most of their time indoors and most of that indoor time in the comfort of their own homes. That means the quality of the air in your home has big impact on your overall health and quality of life. At Triad Sheet Metal, we supplement our heating and cooling services with a full range of indoor air quality products. We have what you need to help your family breathe easier and live better.
In recent years, the Environmental Protection Agency has found the that pollutants inside modern-day homes and buildings can be must worse than the air outside. The reason? Homes and buildings today are tightly sealed to prevent heat loss and air leaks. While this improves efficiency, it also locks pollutants inside where they recirculate over and over again.
So, what pollutants are recirculating in your home or business?
- Fumes from aerosol spray cans (hair spray, cooking spray, cleaning products, etc.)
- Dust and dander
- Smoke from cooking or tobacco products
In addition to the common sources of indoor pollutants listed above, other more harmful contaminants may be present in your air ducts. If you have an opening in your ductwork, water could leak in resulting in mold growth or bugs and rodents could be present resulting in a multitude of bacteria. Construction and renovation projects also produce a lot of byproducts that can get trapped in your ductwork. If you want to know the status of your indoor air quality, it is best to have it tested by a professional.