Indoor air quality is essential to our overall health and well-being, especially since we spend so much time indoors. At Precise Air Systems, Inc., is a leading air conditioning service in Los Angeles, CA, and our trained professionals provide exceptional measure air quality to ensure it is free of harmful pollutants like allergens, carcinogens, and dangerous particles. Here’s what you need to know about how we measure air quality.
Pollutants We Look For
We use standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when testing indoor air quality. Our team tests for pollutants like radon, mold, and allergens that can contribute to health problems and cause fatigue, headaches, itchy eyes, stuffy noses, and sore throats. We also provide effective and reliable air conditioning repair in Los Angeles, CA, to ensure your air conditioner performs optimally. We look for and get rid of the following:
- Biological Pollutants: These include bacteria, dander, dust mites, mold, and pollen, which can come from pets, plants, and open windows.
- Chemical or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Dangerous, non-living materials found in paint and walls, including formaldehyde, lead, and radon.
- Combustible Pollutants: Harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide and secondhand cigarette smoke.
Technology We Use
To test your indoor air quality, our licensed and highly trained professionals use different types of equipment as needed, including:
- Indoor air quality detectors that use sensors to detect toxins.
- Mold test equipment like petri dish tests, air pumps, swabs, and tape strips that help collect samples.
- Radon tests that determine the gas level over a few weeks or months.
- Carbon monoxide detectors that check for unhealthy carbon dioxide levels.
Following Detection:
Air Quality Solutions and Suggestions
At Precise Air Systems, Inc., is your HVAC solution for air conditioning service and repair in Los Angeles. We offer various air quality solutions and recommendations based on the pollutants we detect in your home, including:
- Regular cleaning and ventilation to reduce dander, dust mites, and pollen. We will also inspect and repair your HVAC unit to ensure it functions correctly.
- Our EPA-certified professionals can remove toxic lead from paint safely.
- Reduce humidity and moisture in your home to prevent mold.
- Use cleaners like borax or diluted white vinegar, or dish soap on delicate surfaces. Note: porous surfaces may need replacing.
- Avoid smoking in or near the home to prevent narrowing your airway.
- Add HEPA air filters as H13, and H14 versions can remove up to 99.97% of particles larger than 0.3 microns.
- Routinely check fuel-burning appliances and check for leaks.
- Install a carbon monoxide detector.
Choose Precise Air Systems, Inc.
Precise Air Systems, Inc. is the company you can trust to improve your home’s indoor air quality. Our team of licensed professionals has the training, skills, and tools to accurately measure and diagnose indoor air quality issues in your home or business. We use industry-standard testing methods and advanced technology to identify pollutants like biological, chemical, and combustible substances that may be affecting the air you breathe.
