Reduce Allergy & Asthma Symptoms in Northern Virginia
What is Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air within a building as it pertains to the health and comfort of the occupants. Indoor air quality (IAQ) can be affected by particulates, microbial contaminants, gas, etc. The IAQ of a dwelling is important to it's occupants because these conditions, if poor, can induce adverse health conditions.
Stack Effect
Due to the phenomenon known as the “Stack Effect”, as much as 50% of the air you breathe inside your home can come directly from the crawl space or basement. As hot air rises and escapes through the upper levels of your home, it is replaced by unconditioned outside air creating a pulling effect that exposes you and your family to poor air quality in the living areas of your home. Commonly inhaled household allergens include dust mites, pet dander, pollen, mold, and mildew.
Old Insulation
It is important to realize how many pollutants, bacteria, pollen and animal feces have collected in your attic insulation over the years. Think about how many particles of this dirty air have leaked inside of your home by unwanted airflow from the attic coming through the ceiling. Your family is likely breathing this dirty air every day without realizing it. Animals have also likely burrowed their way through the insulation to make homes for themselves without you knowing. We can remove this old, yucky insulation and replace it with much better insulation that is fresh and clean and rodent repellent.
Home Comfort Evaluation
Comfenergy can help evaluate your home's efficiency and indoor air quality to better provide an understanding to the sources and solutions for your specific home's needs. We believe in the benefits of proper insulation and other services and how they can improve your home's energy efficiency and health. Contact us today to schedule a FREE home comfort evaluation. You CAN have a more comfortable, more energy efficient, healthier home.
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