Understanding IAQ Testing | Ask This Old House

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In this video, This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about indoor air quality testing. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O'Connor and home technology expert Ross Trethewey meet back at the shop to talk about air quality. With today's homes becoming more airtight, Ross explains it's important that the air inside the home is safe and healthy. Ross shows Kevin some handy devices to check air quality, allowing homeowners to better evaluate their own living space. Houses are Getting More Air-Tight With a focus on energy efficiency and comfort, today’s homes are becoming more and more airtight. The trade-off for energy savings and efficient insulation is that these homes now trap contaminants and chemicals inside the building. For this reason, IAQ (indoor air quality) requires attention. While the Homes are Air-Tight, They’re Anything But Static Inside Most people believe that homes and their interior conditions are static, but that is the opposite of the truth. The interior of a home is dynamic, with ever-changing conditions based on the residents and the outdoor climate. Acts like cooking, showering, heat adjustments, number of guests, warm spells, cold spells, and more affect the conditions in the home. Dynamic Interiors Require Monitoring Since the interior of the home is prone to change, it requires monitoring to ensure that the air quality is healthy and safe. Indoor a

Published 2023-04-01 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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