Air Quality

Air quality refers to how clean and healthy the air is inside your home, which affects everything from allergies to sleep quality. Factors like ventilation, humidity levels, dust, and pollutants all play a role in creating a comfortable living environment. Whether you need duct cleaning, HVAC maintenance, or help choosing the right filtration system, Angi connects you with pros and resources to help you breathe easier.
Air Quality Service Articles and Advice
Experiencing unexplained allergies or musty odors? Learn about indoor air quality testing costs, warning signs, and how to hire the right local pro.
Are hidden allergens hiding in plain sight around your home and making you feel ill? From dust mites to mold, these common trouble areas are nothing to sneeze at.
If your home’s humidity levels are outside the ideal range, you might need a humidifier vs. dehumidifier. Find out the key differences between the two.
If you’re planning on hunkering down through March, you’ll need to prioritize ventilation for clean air. Read on for tips on how to improve indoor air quality in the winter.
If you suffer from allergies, look to your HVAC for help. With a few system upgrades, you can ensure only the freshest air circulates in your home.
Smoke smells can linger in your home for months or years. Learn 10 ways to get smoke smell out of your house for good.
Good health isn’t just about eating right and exercising. Your home’s indoor air quality can also have a big impact on your health. Our indoor air quality assessment checklist can help you detect harmful molds, allergens, bacteria, and more.
To get a better night’s sleep and improve your health, minimize allergens and irritants in your bedroom by replacing VOC-releasing items with organic ones.
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Common Air Quality Service Questions

Radon is the number one non-smoking cause of lung cancer in the United States, but it can cause some other concerning side effects in the meantime. If you have a raspy voice, chest pains, trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, or any of the above, don’t hesitate to perform radon testing and install a mitigation system as soon as possible.

Virtually any material in your basement can absorb and hold onto musty odors, including building materials like wood framing, insulation, drywall, and flooring, as well as cloth furniture, clothes, area rugs, cardboard boxes in storage, and more. If you’re looking to get rid of the musty smell in your basement, it’s a good idea to remove or replace these items and address the underlying moisture issue for the fastest results.

Options include sub-slab depressurization, crawlspace ventilation, and sealing cracks. Choose based on home construction and radon levels.

You’ll know you have smoke damage if you notice a lingering smoky odor, see soot or residue, or spot any discoloration of surfaces in your home. If you have any kind of house fire, always assume you have smoke damage and hire a professional who deals with smoke damage to assess the extent of the damage and restore your home to its pre-fire condition.

While DIY testing is possible, abatement generally requires professional installation to ensure efficacy and meet safety standards.