Indoor Air Quality Assessments

Priority Energy Adds Indoor Air Quality Assessments to their Line of Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency Services to Create Healthier Homes
 

 

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 28, 2015 -- Upper respiratory illnesses continue to rise and studies now confirm

that poor indoor air quality is a contributing factor. To address this, Priority Energy'snew air quality

assessments will measure contaminant levels and provide solutions to create healthier indoor environments for

homes and businesses.
 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, 25 million Americans, especially the elderly and

children, suffer from asthma and new studies show that poor indoor air quality is exacerbating these upper

respiratory illnesses. While updated building codes and ASHRAE, the national standards for construction and

ventilation systems, have implemented stricter requirements, more public awareness is needed.
 

Most of us are aware of the dangers of contaminants in our water, but never consider the air we breathe. Leaky

duct work, damp basements, and insufficient exhaust systems can create conditions in which air indoors

becomes harmful. Duct work can carry air from damp, moldy basements or attics into other parts of the home.

Unvented appliances, furnaces, water heaters, gas fireplaces and even candles, can affect air quality.
 

Priority Energy is Chicagoland's leading authority on energy efficiency and home comfort solutions. "Another

important side to this is that the problems which cause contaminated indoor air will also lead to damage to the

building. Our service will educate home owners, builders and architects so we can all live in safer, healthier,

longer-lasting homes,” says company owner, Robert Schildgen, "Early detection or prevention is the key."
 

Most energy efficiency measures will actually fix a combination of problems. Sealing duct leaks, upgrading

insulation, adding ventilation, and damp-proofing basements will prevent structural deterioration and make a

big difference in a home's health and comfort level.
 

About Priority Energy, LLC

Founded in 2009, Priority Energy is the Chicago-area’s energy efficiency resource for builders, architects,

contractors, code officials and homeowners. They are a top-rated RESNET and BPI training center with a stateof-

the-art laboratory. Seminars and continuing education classes are also offered for Energy Auditors, Raters,

Architects and Home Inspectors. Priority Energy is committed to providing the most up-to-date energy

efficiency and indoor air quality solutions available, such as Aeroseal and Lifebreath.