Spending more time inside has certainly heightened awareness of how indoor air quality may affect our health—especially during the winter months! If you’ve noticed some of the signs of bad indoor air this winter, you’re not alone! But that annoying runny nose or increased asthma attacks may be a sign that your Westchester or Putnam County home is not as healthy as it can be.
The first step to healthier indoor air is finding out what’s causing air quality issues in your home with a Healthy Home Evaluation, a comprehensive energy audit from the professionals at Healthy Home Energy & Consulting.
What are the Symptoms of Poor Indoor Air Quality?
Because our homes are closed off to fresh air during the winter, indoor air pollutants can really build up. Signs your indoor air may be making you sick can include seemingly unrelated symptoms, including:
These symptoms can have multiple sources, so it's important to identify the root causes. The best way to start is by conducting a home energy audit.
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution in Your Fairfield County Home
Indoor air pollution has many causes in today’s homes, and can include these pollutants:
Allergens, viruses and bacteria
Combustion gasses from stoves, furnaces and water heaters
Mold from excess moisture
Fumes from common household cleaning products
Pet hair and dander
Smoke
What Does a Home Energy Audit Consist Of?
A home energy audit is the first step in identifying solutions to improve indoor air quality. Our audits, which we call Healthy Home Evaluations, combine building science equipment and auditor expertise. Our comprehensive Healthy Home approach includes two appointments. The first appointment consists of a traditional home energy audit (blower door testing, infrared camera imagery and combustion safety testing) with indoor air quality testing and a comprehensive attic-to-basement review of your unique home details. At the second appointment, the Healthy Home technician will review an action strategy to improve indoor air quality as well as lower energy bills and increase comfort in your White Plains NY home.
Healthy Home Solutions To Improve Indoor Air Quality
Based on the results of your audit, Healthy Home will offer a list of services we think will most improve the air quality in your home, not to mention your indoor comfort and your home’s energy efficiency. These improvements can include:
What Is the Cost of a Home Energy Audit?
Homeowners in the Tri State area have access to great incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and affordable financing. A home energy audit is the first and often required step to accessing rebates and incentives from NYSERDA and federal tax credits. With this initial investment, you’ll have the data to back up your healthy home upgrades that are offset by as much as $4,000, depending on the scope of work. Our experts can work with you to develop a strategy for financing and applying for applicable programs.
Get started on your path to a safer, healthier home. Call 914-242-9733 or contract us online today to schedule your Healthy Home Evaluation.
