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Should I Get An Air Quality Test For My Home?

Should I Get An Air Quality Test For My Home?

Do I Need To Test My Air?

The quality of indoor air is difficult to determine without having testing done because there are many different possible pollutants that can be present, and the sources of pollutants often overlap. This means it could be difficult for someone not trained in inspection techniques to find where problems lie. Therefore, it is important to seek HVAC services in Toronto and other areas for air quality testing in case these two things apply:

1. If there are any health problems that might be related to the air quality, such as respiratory issues or allergies;

2. Pets that spend much time inside may have allergic reactions or show signs of illness.

The Importance Of Air Quality Testing

The issue of indoor air quality can be elusive, and it's possible that many people do not realize just how bad the levels of some pollutants may be. For example, some contaminants might occur naturally indoors or might get in through small cracks around windows or doors or even vents, but never get out again.

Although they may not cause serious health problems, they can still be present in high enough concentrations to make people and pets sick. Besides, some pollutants are more harmful at certain times of the year or during special periods of life, so air quality testing is important no matter if people think their indoor environment is safe or not.

So, the best way to check indoor air quality at home is with a qualified professional who can perform both general testing and specific tests for different pollutants that may be present in low levels.

How To Improve Air Quality If The Results Are Not Satisfactory?

The first step is understanding what kind of pollutants are likely to present in levels that could be harmful to health. Then it's possible for people to adjust their daily habits and routines, as well as use HVAC systems, humidifiers, and air cleaners to manage and monitor air quality. Not all pollutants can be eliminated, but it's always possible to reduce their levels in order to make the indoor environment safer for everyone.

For example, replacing old furniture, carpets, and building insulation is a way to improve indoor environmental quality inside buildings or homes. In addition, there are some other practical recommendations, such as opening windows for a while after cooking, cleaning air ducts every few years, and avoiding keeping house doors closed too often. Seeking professional HVAC maintenance is a great way to keep your home clean and healthy.

A-Plus Quality, HVAC services offer a variety of solutions from proper HVAC systems to air cleaners in Toronto to improve indoor air quality in your home. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for air quality testing and find the best options for you!

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  • What is a mini-split?

    By definition, and simply put, a “Split System” is a heating and air conditioning system which has two main components, the indoor unit and outdoor unit. In short, the indoor unit absorbs heat energy in the cooling mode, and the outdoor unit rejects the very heat absorbed by the indoor unit. And the cycle is repeated until the set temperature is met. Although the indoor and outdoor units are located in physically different, hence “split” locations, they are connected and operate as, one system; continuously circulating refrigerant liquid and vapor by means of interconnecting, dehydrated copper refrigerant lines, commonly referred to as a “Line Set”.

  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

  • Furnace is blowing cold air in Winter?

    This can be due to Ignition lockout, sometimes could be resolved by resetting the power  and if this does not resolve the issue you should contact a certified gas technician from A-Plus Quality to get this problem resolved!

  • Why is there ice building up on the copper pipes?

    There can be many reasons why the refrigerant pipes are freezing up but the most common issue is low refrigerant levels. If your AC unit has ice buildup turn off the unit for at least 4 hours and call us at 416-410-0337

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