Optimizing Home Air Quality

Did you know:

  • People spend up to 90% of their day indoors.
  •  Indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air and in some cases be up to 100 times more polluted.
  • Allergies, asthma, lung cancer and heart issues can be linked to poor air quality. 
  • In recent years there has been a drastic increase in the number of children with severe allergies and asthma.
  • If any of your family is experiencing headaches, eye, nose, and throat irritation, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, skin problems or
    difficulty concentrating it might be connected to the air quality in your home.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency has ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental dangers.


People most affected by air quality:

  • People with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions
  • The Elderly
  • Young children


What contributes to poor indoor air quality?

  • Mold
  • Poor ventilation
  • Chemicals products
  • Combustion sources (gas, oil, wood stoves, fireplaces, tobacco smoke)
  •  Building materials
  •  Pet dander
  • Glue
  • Adhesives
  • Dust mites
  • Viruses
  • Paints
  • Upholstered furniture
  • New Carpet
  • Electronics
  • Insulation
  • Outdoor sources (ie. pesticides, pollen, air pollution)
  • and more...
Not only do we fix heating and cooling units (gas, propane, geothermal), but we also are able remove mould issues to ensure healthy air quality in your home.
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Fan squirrel cage covered in mold. One side cleaned the other partly moldy.
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Mould inside a furnace
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New harness alongside old moldy harness
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Mould inside a furnace
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Electric section filled with mould. It can't be cleaned. New has to be installed
If you are concerned about the air quality in your home and want to protect your family, contact Fern Gully HVAC today at 519-401-2099 to take care of your needs.