Indoor Air Quality Services - Englewood, CO

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We spend up to 90 percent of our time in our homes, and with the significant improvements in energy efficiency—such as high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, better windows, insulation, air sealing, and weather stripping—our homes are now more energy-efficient than ever. While this is great for reducing energy bills, it also means that our homes have a much tighter air envelope, which can trap pet dander, dust, pollen, and other allergens. This recirculation of indoor air can lead to asthmatic and allergic reactions.

To combat these issues, various Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) products are available that can help remove allergens from the air and maintain healthy humidity levels. Proper humidity control is essential for protecting wood floors and furnishings, eliminating static electricity, and preventing dry skin, chapped lips, and dry nasal passages, which can lead to nosebleeds. Additionally, maintaining the right humidity levels helps prevent the growth of mold, viruses, and bacteria.

At Horizon Services, we have the expertise to customize your indoor environment to suit your family’s unique needs. Everyone’s requirements are different, and we can help create a healthier, more comfortable home tailored specifically to your situation.

Carbon Monoxide Deaths Are 100% Preventable!

Every winter you see headlines like “Carbon Monoxide Kills DU Grad Student” or “Faulty Heating Connection Leads to Carbon Monoxide Death of Entire Family”. These two tragic stories could have been prevented if low-level carbon monoxide detectors were installed in their homes.

On March 25, 2009, Governor Bill Ritter signed into Law: Colorado House Bill 1091 requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in residential properties. This bill is called the Lofgren and Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act. This law takes effect July 1, 2009.
The fact of the matter is that carbon monoxide is a year-round problem. Any fuel-burning appliance can cause CO poisoning. (Water Heaters, Gas Dryers, Gas Furnaces, Gas Boilers, Gas Fireplaces, Barbeque Grills, Gas Fire Pits, Vehicles, Lawn Mowers, etc). Every Home, Office, School, or Building should have carbon monoxide alarms installed for safety.

Carbon Monoxide or CO alarms are governed by U.L. 2034 standards, and after reviewing information about this standard it is apparent that not all CO detectors/alarms are created equal. Horizon Services recommends installing a Low-level CO detector to alert you when there is carbon monoxide present in your home.

Steps you can take to make the air inside your home cleaner and ultimately – safer
According to the EPA pollutants inside your home can be up to 100 times higher than outdoors. Indoor air quality is one of the EPA’s top five environmental risks to public health. There has been an alarming increase in the number of children with severe allergies and asthma. This increase has been linked to increasingly poor indoor air quality.

The American Heart Association has linked poor air quality to heart problems while the American Lung Association lists it as a leading cause of lung cancer. You can find these facts on the EPA website, American Lung Association, and many additional sites. Although this information is readily available it is believed up to 87% of American homeowners are not aware that pollution may be worse inside their homes than outdoors.

You understand the health benefits of clean water yet most people are unaware of or ignore the importance of breathing clean air. There are many things you can do to improve the air quality inside your home. Let’s briefly discuss the 3 most important ways of improving indoor air quality.

Source Removal
Air Cleaning
Increased Ventilation

Source Removal

Pollutants infiltrate your home and take up residency through different pathways into your home. A simple way to reduce the infiltration is to remove shoes before entering your home. Doorway mats are another simple pollutant reduction technique. Minimize the use and storage of harsh cleaners or cleaners with fragrances. Do not idle cars, lawnmowers, or other engines in the attached garage. New furniture or carpet typically out-gases harsh chemicals. When you bring new items such as this into your home, open the windows often and for long periods. Even as the odor dissipates, the off-gassing continues. A way to remove the off-gassing, (often referred to as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs) is by having live plants in your home.

Air Cleaning

Air quality is diminished by an excessive volume of particulates, low humidity, and the presence of chemicals, odors, viruses, and bacteria. Particulate accumulation can be reduced by installing an upgraded filter in the heating system in your home. Filtering systems are available which will remove particulates down to .001 microns, (about 1/10th the diameter of a human hair). A whole-house humidifier is a practical solution to improving air quality and improving various aspects of your health. In addition to improving the air quality, a humidifier can also help to lower your heating costs. Humidified air feels warmer. An air purifier can greatly reduce contaminants from the air. Chemicals, odors, viruses, and bacteria have a detrimental effect on your health and the health of your family. Any combination from one of the air cleaning systems to all three will have a great impact on improving the air you breathe inside your home.

Increased Ventilation

Homes today are built much tighter than at any time in US history. This building focus was implemented in the 1970’s and continues to be improved upon every year. The result of the tighter construction is a reduced carbon footprint per square foot. This building focus is great for the environment and your wallet however, it is not so great for your health. To reduce the build-up of VOCs, toxins, viruses, and additional air quality robbers it is important to intentionally bring in fresh air.
One effective, low-tech way of accomplishing this is to open a few windows in your home and live in Denver, Colorado, we have many days we can do that. It is not always advisable to open windows, however, as it can increase your home’s heating and cooling costs. An open window can also aggravate allergies as well, depending on the time of year. A whole-house ventilation system can be installed to bring in fresh air (without the utility penalty) while maintaining the temperature setting, and humidity level of the inside air as well.

Home Indoor Air Quality Services in Englewood and the Denver Area

Types of Indoor Air Quality

Top Ten Tips for a Healthy Home

Carbon Monoxide Deaths Are 100% Preventable!

Home Indoor Air Quality Services in Englewood and the Denver Area

Types of Indoor Air Quality

Top Ten Tips for a Healthy Home

Carbon Monoxide Deaths Are 100% Preventable!

Colorado Carbon Monoxide Detection Law

Make Your Home Cleaner And Safer

Source Removal

Air Cleaning

Increased Ventilation