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Did you know the quality of the air in your home can effect your health in many different ways. In general people spend their time indoors 90% of the time. Poor indoor air quality is a major cause of skin irritations, allergies, headaches, fatigue, and sinus problems. Carolina Heating Service's Indoor Air Quality Testing and Monitoring will help to determine cause for these effects.
To learn more about Indoor Air Quality check out our page about mold, mildew dust mites, VOCs and more.
What Indoor Air Quality Components are measured and reported:
- Airborne Particles
- VOC's
- Humidity
- Temperature
- Carbon Monoxide
- Carbon Dioxide
Air Advice uncovers the following Air Quality Issues:
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Home too warm or cold
Uneven heating throughout the home
Home humid in the summer/dry in the winter
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Temperature problems
Improper humidity levels
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Thermostats
Humidifiers
Dehumidifiers
Proper sizing of the heating/cooling system
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Household members suffer from allergies, asthma or chemical sensitivity
Obsolete, worn-out furnace or central air conditioning poses threat to children, pets
Appliances, furnace, carpeting or furniture give off odors
Chemical odors in living areas seem to be coming from basement or garage
Bathroom or closets have a musty odor
Rooms seem stuffy
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Elevated levels of airborne particles such as dust and dust mite, pollen, mold and mildew, tobacco smoke, pet dander
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Electronic air cleaners
Germicidal lights
High efficiency media filters
Ventilators
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Volatile organic compounds “VOC’s” released as gases from paints, solvents, varnishes, furniture and carpeting, household cleaning agents
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Advanced air cleaning technology
Ventilators
Source reduction
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Elevated levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), an indicator of poor ventilation
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Heat recovery ventilator
Energy recovery ventilator
Direct fresh air intake
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Fumes from the furnace or fireplace
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Elevated levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a toxic gas
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Furnace repair
CO detector
Proper venting of appliances
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Indoor Air Quality Measurement Procedure:
 Carolina Heating Service has partnered with Air Advice providing our customers with the most reliable information available about the air in your home or business.
 The Air Advice monitor stays in a home or business for a minimum of three days.
After that time the report on the indoor air quality will be downloaded by Carolina Heating Service, Inc.
and an appointment will be made for a Comfort Consultant to meet with you at your home or business
to discuss the finding and any possible solutions. 
For more information please contact us at your earliest convenience.
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