Indoor Air Quality | Moisture and Mold | Appliance Safety

Would you care if we told you that you have a serious indoor health or safety issue in your home? Most people say “Yes, but I really don’t think we have an issue in our home. We all feel fine and I’ve never noticed anything”. But health and safety in the home is often an out-of-site and out-of-mind issue. Most people are not aware of issues until they become serious problems. The best way to know what is happening in the home is to perform a home energy audit which will provide a thorough examination of your home and note issues with health, safety, efficiency, comfort and more. Below are some common health and safety issues that we can diagnose and remediate:

1. Asthma triggers which can be minimized or eliminated
2. Asbestos duct systems
3. Leaky duct systems pulling in polluted outdoor air or allergens from the crawlspace and attic.
4. Lead paint – NOTE: new federal laws went into effect on April 22, 2010 requiring anyone who works on a pre-1978 building to be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency if disturbing more than 6 square feet of indoor painted surface. AHE has been trained and certified for lead-safe practices
5. Vapor and moisture intrusion
6. Inadequate indoor air ventilation
7. Gas leaks at appliances
8. High carbon monoxide levels
9. Combustion by-products spilling into the house instead of going up the vent
10. Insufficient fresh-air intake for combustion appliances
11. Stored chemicals and paints inside the conditioned zone