Indoor Home Air Quality Testing & Mold Inspection in Memphis

At all times, the quality of air  indoors is up to 4 times worse than that of fresh air outside. If left  untreated, poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can lead to severe health  problems, including asthma, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and even  heart disease and cancer. If you suspect that your home’s air quality  may be compromised, we highly recommend calling the experts at  Residential Care Services.  We can test the indoor air for common allergens and pollutants or your entire home can be inspected for Mold.

Continue reading to learn  more about how poor air can impact your health and the array of air  quality testing services we provide for homeowners in Memphis and the  greater Mid-South area.

What Types of Indoor Allergens Can Be Tested?
Even  if you keep your home clean, there are still many ways your air can  become contaminated by all sorts of nasty allergens, pollutants, and  particles. And the worst part is that you may not even notice until you  start experiencing negative symptoms such as respiratory irritation or  headaches. 

Here is a brief list of common contaminants your home’s air may contain:

• Dirt
• Dust/dust mites
• Dander
• Mold spores

Dirt,  dust and dander are the most common contaminants and are usually  classified as allergens. They can easily be caught by air filters in an  HVAC system and will build up rapidly if your filters are not changed on  a regular basis. 

Mold and mold spores  are also considered an allergen, but they can be even more dangerous  than dust and dander. While a small amount of mold in your home is  normal and mostly harmless, if left unchecked, the amount of spores can  increase and begin to affect the inhabitants of your home, especially if  they suffer from asthma or they are immunocompromised. 

Symptoms of Poor Air Quality
At  first, you might attribute your runny nose or sneezing to normal  seasonal allergies. However, if you don't suffer from allergies and your  home is clean, poor indoor air quality may be to blame. In addition to  allergic symptoms, some people might experience a dry cough, chest  congestion, and shortness of breath. 

If  you suffer from asthma, the likelihood of an asthma attack is also  increased. If you start experiencing these symptoms out of the blue, it  could be due to poor air quality. To find out for sure, you’ll need to  test the air.

Air Quality Tests From Experienced Professionals in Shelby County
Why  should you hire Residential Care Services for air quality testing  services? While you could simply purchase a home air quality testing  monitor, these devices may not be as accurate or pick up on every  contaminant in your home. Our team has years of experience testing  indoor air quality with the latest testing technology, determining all  types of indoor pollutants, and resolving these issues with quality air duct cleaning services. 

Remember,  poor indoor air quality does more than clog the filter in your HVAC—it  can also make you and your family sick. If you live in the Memphis,  Germantown, Collierville, Arlington, Bartlett, Cordova, or Millington  area and you're concerned about the quality of your home’s air, give us a  call at 901-754-6648.