Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality testing in Blaine is often the best first step to breathing cleaner and healthier air. You can’t deal with your IAQ problems if you don’t know what they are. Find out if the dust accumulation in your home is excessive and whether your HVAC equipment is playing a role. If you have fuel-burning equipment, testing will extend to your equipment as well. Fuel-burning furnaces, for instance, can release soot and even toxic gases into your air.

The HVAC system is often a great place to start for better IAQ. Tune-ups include a comprehensive cleaning of all the HVAC equipment relevant to that season. You can consider your HVAC filter. If your system supports a higher MERV rating, an upgraded filter will trap many more particles. You should also check your filter monthly and replace it as needed.

If pollution concentration levels are high in a home, inadequate ventilation is often the cause. An effective solution is an air exchanger, which is an air-to-air mechanical ventilation system. That will ensure your home gets enough fresh air. There are even heat exchangers that you can use throughout the winter months during the coldest temperatures.

Low relative humidity is an IAQ concern as well. The winters in Minnesota are often quite dry. Running a furnace for heat can make the situation even worse. An effective solution is a whole-house humidifier. This system will add moisture to your air so you have a 30% RH or higher.