It is very important to check your homes air quality frequently to make sure that you are not breathing in harmful toxins such as mold, gas, and other allergens.
Here are some reasons as to why you may want to get your air quality checked:
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Radon can creep into your home
Radon is a very harmful gas that moves up from the ground into your home through cracks and holes. It can sit in the foundation of your home and continuously build up as it releases int your homes air. Radon is difficult to detect as it is colorless and odorless. This is one reason as to why many homeowners may not notice it.
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The Pesticides you use can be floating around in your home
Almost everyone has used some form of pesticide while they have been in their home. They may have used it to eliminate pests such as termites, ants, mice, etc. Although these pesticides may seem helpful as they eliminate the annoying pests, they may come back with negative affects on your health. Pesticides can cause lasting health concerns and when you do use pesticides, it is also important to think about an air quality test with it.
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When moving into a new home, you do not know what products previous homeowners used
There may seem to be a long list of things to do when moving into a new home, and an air quality test is one of them. This can be one of the most important tasks to do because you want to make sure that the home you are moving into isn’t infested with harmful toxins. You never know what previous homeowners may have used whether it be pesticides or smoking products.
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Getting an air quality test only takes about 30-40 minutes.
People may see getting an air quality test as a hassle, but it is a very easy task. Air quality tests take no work from the homeowner besides setting up the appointment. The workers may take various samples to test for mold, radon, and other gases such as carbon monoxide. Also, air quality tests do not take long to come back and usually you have the results within a few days. Overall, when it comes to air quality tests, there is very little work for the homeowner and then they will either know that their home is safe or if it needs work.
People may not put an air quality test at the top of there to-do list, but it is something that should be. Homeowners want to be living in a safe environment and it is important for families to be safe in the home that they are living in. For reliable air quality tests and other HVAC work contact Will Air LLC at 410-549-9300.