Indoor Air Quality Services in Billings, MT
Test for & Eliminate Indoor Air Pollution
With wildfires and pollution, it is common to worry about outdoor air quality. But what about the quality of the air inside our homes?
Unfortunately, indoor air quality, or IAQ, can greatly impact our health and well-being. Even the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emphasizes how "Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns."
For indoor air quality testing near you, turn to Aire Serv of Billings. We aim to protect you from the immediate and long-term effects of air pollution. If we find a problem and you want to fix it, you can take advantage of our indoor air quality services!
Request your free quote online today or give us a call at (406) 416-5948.
Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?
The quality of the air we breathe, indoors and outdoors, has a direct effect on our health and comfort. You may notice some of the more prominent side effects of indoor air pollution, like an unpleasant odor, but many others go undetected.
Signs & Symptoms of Indoor Air Pollution
Indoor air pollution can cause serious health issues, including:
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Sore eyes
- Burning nose
- Worsening allergies
- Respiratory issues
- Flu-like symptoms
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Other serious, long-term conditions
- Death, when carbon monoxide or other pollutants are present in high concentrations
According to the EPA, “Concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher [indoors] than typical outdoor concentrations.”
Common Types of Indoor Air Pollutants: Mold & Mildew
Mildew and black mold are common symptoms of poor air quality, and as spores circulate, they perpetuate bad air quality.
Many homeowners make black mold vs. mildew comparisons to find out their risks, and research shows that mildew is not nearly as invasive or troublesome as mold. Mildew is a surface fungus, and a scrubbing brush will get rid of it, but mold is a different story.
What Causes Black Mold?
Common causes of black mold, especially mold in bathrooms, include lingering moisture from improper ventilation, leaky toilets and sinks, and damp porous materials like rugs and drywall.
Mold infestations often require professional cleaning, but if you ensure good air quality with proper HVAC maintenance, you shouldn’t have to worry about a potential infestation.
Health Effects of Black Mold & Mildew
Both black mold and mildew grow in porous, organic material, and they thrive in humid conditions. Mold and mildew can both cause respiratory problems, but the CDC says mold is more likely to cause cold-like symptoms or more serious issues like shortness of breath and lung infections.
Reduce your chances of bathroom mold with air conditioner maintenance and repair.
The good news? You don’t have to leave the quality of the air you breathe up to chance. Call (406) 416-5948 to learn how we can help you improve the indoor air quality of your Billings home or business.
