What's Your IAQ?

What does IAQ stand for? How do I find out what my IAQ is? Can my IAQ be improved and how?

If you find yourself asking these questions about your home, you're not alone. IAQ stands for Indoor Air Quality, and every home or buildings' is different. With tigher home construction, indoor air quality has declined dramatically. Statistics show that the most common problem is particle allergens (dust, dander, pollen, spores, bacteria, etc.) which can be found in 91% of all homes. This is because air inside your home can contain up to 70 times more pollution that the air outside. These contaminants are found in drip pans, ductwork, coils and humidifiers of the HVAC system or drawn in from outdoors.

Imagine your ductwork as the respiratory system of your house. All the things that affect your breathing such as dust, mold, pet hair and dander also affect your heating and cooling system. They create decreased flow in the duct work and they also decrease the efficiency of your unit. The best way to combat this is multi-tiered and custom to your homes' needs. Duct cleaning, UV lights, high efficiency air filtration, dryer vent cleaning, and Whole House Comfort Checkups (Energy Evaluations), are just a few of the many solutions we offer.

Do You Experience Any of the Following Problems in Your Home?

Hot and Cold Spots

Drafty Rooms

Excessive Dust

Allergy and Asthma Suffering

Dry or Damp Indoor Air

Noisy or Unreliable Heating/Cooling Equipment

Excessive Utility/Repair Bills

In addition to the indoor air quality services offered, R&W IAQ has now partnered with Comfort Institute and BPI in performing Whole House Comfort Checkups, or Energy Evaluations as we like to call them. These diagnostic tests provide the homeowner with tips and information on many aspects of home comfort including ways to reduce or completely eliminate these common problems.

Call Today for more information on how a Whole House Comfort Checkup can be beneficial to you, or visit our sister website www.rw-heating.com or www.comfortinstitute.com.