Choate's Air Conditioning, Heating And Plumbing

Data shows that most indoor air pollution comes from materials that release particles or gases into the air, including: • Combustion Sources: Tobacco products, coal, oil, gas, kerosene, wood and so on • Building Materials: Deteriorating insulation that contains asbestos, wet carpet. • Home Furnishings: Furniture and cabinets made out of pressed wood • Household Products: Anything you use in the home that has chemicals in it can impact your air quality. This includes cleaning products, personal care products, air fresheners, paint strippers and maintenance products. • HVAC System: Central heating and cooling systems that aren’t properly maintained and repaired. • Outside Sources: Any pesticides that are used outdoors that contain radon can impact your indoor air.

If you have an older home and have not updated the equipment and have leaky ductwork, the air in your home may be impacted. Lack of updated or maintained equipment can make the air too dry in the winter or too humid in the summer, leaving you and your family dealing with uncomfortable settings and even sleepless nights. When the air is too dry it can even damage your furniture and the woodwork of your home in addition to leaving you with dry, itchy skin. To fix these problems and discomfort, we recommend using a bypass humidifier if your home gets too dry in the winter and a dehumidifier for the those sticky summer days.