The most common causes of indoor air quality problems are not enough lack of fresh outdoor air or contaminated air being brought into the building, flooding or high humidity, ventilation, dampness and moisture damage due to leaks, poor upkeep of ventilation, heating and air-conditioning systems, construction or remodeling, and/or indoor and outdoor contaminated air.

The only way to tell if the air inside your home is dangerous is to have an expert from Academy Air perform an air quality assessment. Many indoor air pollutants cannot be detected by our senses and the symptoms they produce are generally all pretty similar to one another. Common symptoms of exposure to indoor air pollutants include headaches, tiredness, nausea, itchy nose, scratchy throat, and more seriously, asthma and other breathing disorders and cancer. If you notice any of these symptoms and suspect that the air inside your home might be dangerous, call Academy Air immediately to have an air quality assessment done.

There are three different types of indoor air pollutants. Particulates: dust, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, carpet fibers, and lint. Micro-organisms: mold, influenza, fungi, viruses, bacteria, and germs. Toxins (gases): benzene chemical vapors, formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide, paint, pesticides, carpet fumes, pet odors, ozone, cleaning vapors, and smoke.