How do I know when I should have my indoor air quality tested? I hear a lot about the value of \u201ccleaner\u201d indoor air. But I don\u2019t know if I need a test. And how can I make sure I don\u2019t buy equipment I really don\u2019t need?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Because you can\u2019t really see many of the ugly side effects associated with \u201ccontaminated\u201d indoor air, it\u2019s difficult to know when you need to have a test done.<\/p>\n![\"indoor-air-quality-test-lancaster-pa\"](\"http:\/\/cocalicoph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/indoor-air-quality-test-lancaster-pa-200x300.jpg\")
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Protect You Family’s Health with an Air Quality Test<\/h2>\n
If you or your family members have allergies, get a test. If you take the \u201counce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d approach to staying healthy, get a test. But there are other reasons to have your air tested as well.<\/p>\n
The quality of your home\u2019s air is directly tied to health. It\u2019s natural for allergens, pollutants, dust and other particles to enter the air in our homes. And air circulation or heating\/cooling systems can do a lot to filter harmful particles out of the air. But there are many factors that dictate taking extra steps toward purifying your home\u2019s air, beyond relying on the filtration systems included in your heating\/cooling system.<\/p>\n
Taking a close look at your personal or family\u2019s health is one way to determine whether or not you need an indoor air quality (IAQ) test.<\/p>\n
Common Symptoms of Poor Air Quality<\/h3>\n\n- Fatigue<\/li>\n
- Headaches<\/li>\n
- Nausea<\/li>\n
- Scratchy throat<\/li>\n
- Nasal irritation<\/li>\n
- Some allergies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When these symptoms are ongoing, you may want to examine what\u2019s circulating through your home. And if you find your health deteriorating each winter, shortly after you winter proof your home and turn on your heating system, that may be another signal that it\u2019s time to analyze your air quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nThere\u2019s one other way to know you need your ducts cleaned and your air quality tested. Simply look up at your vents (if you have them). If they are dusty inside and out, it\u2019s probably time to take action. This dust is being blasted into your home \u2013 and your lungs \u2013 each time your home is being heated or cooled!<\/p>\n
Additional Benefits for Indoor Air Quality Test<\/h2>\n
In addition to the health-related concerns mentioned above, there are several other benefits or scheduling an IAQ test. These include:<\/p>\n
\n- Reduce utility bills by allowing your HVAC systems<\/a> to work at higher efficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Improved whole-house comfort, as rooms will feel more temperate.<\/li>\n
- Resolve humidity issues.<\/li>\n
- Peace of mind, knowing that you and your family is breathing in clean, healthy air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Advice for Choosing the Right Air Quality Contractor<\/h2>\n
How do you ensure that you don\u2019t buy equipment you don\u2019t need? Here\u2019s what the Cocalico Plumbing & Heating team tells customers who call for this service:<\/p>\n
\n- Hire a contractor that uses unbiased, third parties to conduct its testing.<\/strong> Independent assessments help guarantee accurate results and trustworthy recommendations. Not a sales pitch for equipment you don\u2019t need from the contractor who will handle equipment sales, installation and service.<\/li>\n
- If your test results indicate a problem, ask your contractor if servicing existing equipment is a viable option vs. buying new equipment.<\/strong> Some HVAC contractors that specialize in IAQ offer service for existing systems in addition to new system sales.<\/li>\n
- Ask for customer testimonials<\/a>.<\/strong> How many repeat customers does your contractor have? And how many happy buyers evangelize on their behalf?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What You Can Do<\/h3>\n
Nine out of 10 homes have a problem with their indoor air quality<\/a>. Chances are, you can make some improvements. If you\u2019re ready to improve your family\u2019s health, cut utility bills, and feel more comfortable all year round, schedule an unbiased test today. Call Cocalico Plumbing & Heating at 717-738-0760<\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We get a lot of questions about air quality tests from homeowners in Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks counties. Most questions sound like this: How do I know when I should have my indoor air quality tested? I hear a lot about the value of \u201ccleaner\u201d indoor air. But I don\u2019t know if I need a<\/p>\nRead More »<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[18,5],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n
When these symptoms are ongoing, you may want to examine what\u2019s circulating through your home. And if you find your health deteriorating each winter, shortly after you winter proof your home and turn on your heating system, that may be another signal that it\u2019s time to analyze your air quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
There\u2019s one other way to know you need your ducts cleaned and your air quality tested. Simply look up at your vents (if you have them). If they are dusty inside and out, it\u2019s probably time to take action. This dust is being blasted into your home \u2013 and your lungs \u2013 each time your home is being heated or cooled!<\/p>\n
Additional Benefits for Indoor Air Quality Test<\/h2>\n
In addition to the health-related concerns mentioned above, there are several other benefits or scheduling an IAQ test. These include:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Reduce utility bills by allowing your HVAC systems<\/a> to work at higher efficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Improved whole-house comfort, as rooms will feel more temperate.<\/li>\n
- Resolve humidity issues.<\/li>\n
- Peace of mind, knowing that you and your family is breathing in clean, healthy air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Advice for Choosing the Right Air Quality Contractor<\/h2>\n
How do you ensure that you don\u2019t buy equipment you don\u2019t need? Here\u2019s what the Cocalico Plumbing & Heating team tells customers who call for this service:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Hire a contractor that uses unbiased, third parties to conduct its testing.<\/strong> Independent assessments help guarantee accurate results and trustworthy recommendations. Not a sales pitch for equipment you don\u2019t need from the contractor who will handle equipment sales, installation and service.<\/li>\n
- If your test results indicate a problem, ask your contractor if servicing existing equipment is a viable option vs. buying new equipment.<\/strong> Some HVAC contractors that specialize in IAQ offer service for existing systems in addition to new system sales.<\/li>\n
- Ask for customer testimonials<\/a>.<\/strong> How many repeat customers does your contractor have? And how many happy buyers evangelize on their behalf?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What You Can Do<\/h3>\n
Nine out of 10 homes have a problem with their indoor air quality<\/a>. Chances are, you can make some improvements. If you\u2019re ready to improve your family\u2019s health, cut utility bills, and feel more comfortable all year round, schedule an unbiased test today. Call Cocalico Plumbing & Heating at 717-738-0760<\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We get a lot of questions about air quality tests from homeowners in Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks counties. Most questions sound like this: How do I know when I should have my indoor air quality tested? I hear a lot about the value of \u201ccleaner\u201d indoor air. But I don\u2019t know if I need a<\/p>\nRead More »<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[18,5],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n
- If your test results indicate a problem, ask your contractor if servicing existing equipment is a viable option vs. buying new equipment.<\/strong> Some HVAC contractors that specialize in IAQ offer service for existing systems in addition to new system sales.<\/li>\n