Home Should be a Safe Place to Live

The EPA states that the quality of our indoor air is commonly worse than the air outside. This makes sense if you think about it. All air originates from the outside. And, most houses contain things that off-gas chemicals into our living environment (furniture fabrics, dry cleaning, wood finishes, paints, cleaning products, etc.) There are also particulate pollutants, such as dust, animal dander, mold spores, and pollen.

One of the most commonly overlooked pollutants are the byproducts of combustion appliances, especially carbon monoxide. Here are a few examples of appliances that can introduce carbon monoxide into a home:

• gas stoves
• fireplaces
• water heaters
• cars parked in an attached garage

Our BPI certified building analysts can test your home to ensure the best quality indoor air quality possible for you and your family.