Category: Indoor Air Quality

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Radon in Water : Affordable Water Treatment

The possibility of Radon in water is not usually on the top of homeowners or home buyers list, that’s why Affordable Water Treatment puts it on the top of their list. Their number one goal is to make sure every home is tested for radon both in the air and radon in the water. The tricky thing about Radon is that it is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, making it impossible to detect without the proper tests. Radon can present itself in a few ways, in the air we breathe as well as radon in water. The reason radon needs to be tested for and mitigated is because it’s the number one case of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke.

Now that I’ve got your attention, if you’ve never had your home tested for radon it might be time to do so. There are millions of homes that have elevated levels of radon, luckily there are simple test kits that can reveal the level of radon in your home. The professionals at Affordable Water Treatment has the test kits you’re looking for. One you get your test results, they are also the people who can help you determine the right radon mitigation system for your home. Even very high levels of radon can be remedied with a simple and affordable system that will only take a couple hours to be installed. Even with a reduction system in place the professionals at Affordable Water Treatment recommend that you have your home retested every couple of years. Even when you make structural changes to your house or perhaps are making plans to finish your basement, another test should be taken.

Affordable Water Treatment is here to help you with radon testing, and working out what to do with your test results. They can help install a system to reduce radon in the air and radon in water. If you’ve never had your home tested for radon, and would like to make sure you and your family aren’t being exposed to a harmful chemical, contact these professionals today. They will work with you to make sure you and your family are safe and healthy.

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Gelinas HVAC : How’s your indoor air quality?

The air pollution has been a big topic recently, and but you don’t hear many people talking about the air quality in your home. There have been recent studies that state air quality inside our homes can be more polluted than the air outside. This can cause health issues for you and your family. It is said that we spend 90% of our time inside. Don’t fear, indoor air pollution is something you work to improve!

The most common cause of indoor air pollution are the gases and particles floating around in the air. These particles can come from a number of different places, such as poorly ventilated heating systems, toxic building materials, personal care products, household cleaning solutions, pet dander and even mold. Here are some basic tips for taking control of your indoor air quality.

• Eliminate the individual sources of pollution;
• Improve building ventilation; and
• Install effective air filtration and air cleaning devices.

 

Another good way to eliminate the sources of pollution in your home is keep areas clean and free of debris. Making sure to vacuum regularly can make a large improvement in controlling pet hair and other harmful things in the air. Make sure not to let damp or water to sit, this will encourage mold and mildew to grow. Mold disperse spores into the air that can affect our breathing.

Not having the proper ventilating greatly increases pollutant levels, this is due to the lack of fresh air, the fresh air dilutes the emissions. Be sure to check that any piece of equipment that has an air intake also has the proper sources of fresh air to pull from, and has a proper exhaust.

Making sure your HVAC systems are properly maintained which ensures that the ventilation is working and is filtering properly. Don’t wait any longer and have your HVAC system checked out, as well as your attic and other ventilation points in your home.