BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN NEW ORLEANS, LA

Determining Your Air Quality

Indoor air quality refers to how clear the air in your home is from harmful contaminants. Without proper testing, it can be difficult to determine what compounds you are breathing in and how dangerous they can be. That said, there are certain warning signs that should influence you to get a professional indoor air quality servicesevaluation as soon as possible.

Unusual Symptoms

There are many symptoms that you or your family may be experiencing that can indicate poor air quality, including the following:

• You suffer from respiratory illnesses ranging from difficulty breathing to asthma.
• You have chronic allergy symptoms like sneezing, congestion, watery eyes, and throat irritation that cannot be explained by seasonal changes.
• You experience headaches, migraines, dizziness, or nausea frequently.
• Your skin texture has drastically changed.
• You suddenly have sleeping issues.

Home Environment

Certain factors in your environment may cause bad air quality, especially if there is little to no ventilation in your home. Call bluefrog if:

• You or a family member smoke inside the house.
• You have pets that shed hair or have dander.
• You have a wood-burning stove.
• You use multiple chemical cleaning products.
• You have ongoing construction in the home.
• You rarely open the windows.

Noticeable Changes

If there are changes in your home that cause you to stop and wonder where or when they started, you may be facing a problem that affects your indoor air quality. Take note of the following signs that indicate poor air quality:

• You notice dust building up quickly.
• You notice mold is developing in large patches or frequently returning.
• You have an unpleasant odor in your home that smells like earth, wet dog, or rotting vegetation.
• You feel uneven heating and cooling throughout your home.

In any or all of these scenarios, it is a good idea to call our team for indoor air quality services. We can detect if your air quality is suffering and employ a proper air quality solution. We can also determine the sources of potentially dangerous issues such as black mold or chemical exposure.

Improving your Air Quality

One of our indoor air quality services is installing systems that can clean or purify your air, creating and maintaining optimal living conditions. Our company specializes in an array of air quality systems, meaning all our technicians have up-to-date training and knowledge of the newest, most efficient ways of monitoring and cleaning indoor air. You can rest assured that when we arrive for a scheduled evaluation, we will thoroughly assess the best type of system for your New Orleans, LA home and your family. Typically, any type of system can be included in other cooling and heating systems which makes them ideal indoor air quality services.

Some of the most popular options in the city and surrounding area are:

• Ventilation Systems: Ventilation systems focus on bringing in fresh air, filtering this air, and getting rid of old and contaminated air.
• Air Cleaners: Air cleaners, with the aid of special filters, can filter large particles from the air, including pet dander and dust. Air cleaners can range from small, portable options to large, integrated systems.
• Air Purifiers: Air purifiers can filter small particles from your air and sanitize the air. They can catch compounds such as bacteria, chemicals, mildew, mold, and smoke. Similar to air cleaners, they can range from small, portable options to large, integrated systems.
• Humidifiers: Humidifiers increase the moisture in your indoor air, which can be beneficial to those who suffer from respiratory illnesses or breathing problems.
• Dehumidifiers: Dehumidifiers decrease the moisture in your indoor air, which can reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in the air, as well as decrease the risk of mildew and mold.

Maintaining Good Air Quality

Once you have installed your air quality system within your home, it is important to ensure that your air quality stays at an excellent level. Our bluefrog Home Services team can provide routine indoor air quality services such as inspection, cleaning, and other maintenance work. We can also detect any problems so we can perform any required minor repairs before they turn into major problems. Ultimately, if your air ventilation, cleaning, or purifying systems are well maintained, you will enjoy:

• Peace of Mind: Knowing your indoor air quality services are functioning efficiently can assure you that you and your family are breathing fresh, clean air continuously.
• Less Illness: When your air is at an ideal temperature, well-ventilated, and clean, you are less likely to become under the weather.
• Improved Allergy Symptoms: When pollen is abundant in the air, you can experience relief inside your home.
• Minimized Odors: When your indoor air is being cleaned and circulated properly, you will also experience the benefit of clean and fresh scents without the use of perfumed sprays.
• Lowered Energy Bills: Proper maintenance and minor repairs, as well as installation of upgrades, can keep your systems running with efficient energy usage.

Contact us at 504-229-4848 for more information on our home air quality products for your home!