What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Last update on January 27, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Job well done! Matt Gleason did a great job reinstalling our toilet & replaced our vanity. He is very friendly, polite & knowledgeable. Will recommend Rick Ray & Sons plumbing for their good service. Call center staff are very good too.
Rick Ray Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2022
Qualified Pressure Washing not only did a phenomenal job, they did it with a last minute request and out of town. The work was spectacular!
Top Qualified Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in September 2018
The rep that tested and the guys that did the cleanup were considerate. Costly but we feel that they were honest.
Illinois Home Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2016
Everything went very well. Kurt was very prompt, started on time every day, and finished the job in the time he proposed. His work was very professional and has stood the test of time. We would certainly employ him again.
Dot Construction Inc
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Reviewed in November 2015
Technician check, clean and tested furnace yearly up keep maintenance. <br />
Tom's Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
We received a call back after leaving a message. The plumbers showed up on time, did the work quickly and efficiently, tested that everything was draining correctly, cleaned up and completed the job. Excellent experience. Excellent service. Very polite and professional approach. We will...
Rays Plumbing & Sewer Service
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Reviewed in August 2014
The owner himself came to the house to give the estimate. He was thorough, professional, and he really knew his business. He did a test to see how much heat was coming into the house and how much I was losing to the outside. He dealt with several different companies directly to get me my...
Green Home Inspections & Energy Auditing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
I go in there to have the water test and buy the chemicals and things. My husband thought it was really reasonable. I didn't have any idea, to me it was expensive, but I have to have something like that. I am very happy with the work. They are really helpful if I have a problem with the pool or...
BOLLMANS POOL & SPA CO
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Reviewed in June 2012
I called them on a very hot week and was expecting them to be busy. I called on a monday and to my surprise he could meet with me that afternoon. I work 8a-5p and he worked with me and made me his last stop (he called to show up at 4:45pm Perfect!) He was waiting for me when I got home and...
McDermand Plumbing
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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