Improving indoor air quality isn’t just about safeguarding your physical health; it can also help safeguard your financial health. From reducing energy costs to preventing costly repairs and protecting your home’s value, investing in measures like crawlspace encapsulation, mold remediation, and duct cleaning can result in significant financial benefits for homeowners.

Here are three tangible financial benefits you can expect to achieve when you invest in indoor air quality improvements:

1.      Crawlspace encapsulation prevents long-term costs. Crawlspace encapsulation involves sealing your crawlspace with specially designed vapor barriers, insulating it with rigid foam, and installing a dehumidifier. These measures preserve your crawlspace, reduce the strain on your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system which can result in lower utility bills, and prevent mold growth, wood rot, and structural damage. The net result is better air quality overall and financial savings.

2.      Duct cleaning can maximize energy efficiency. Over time, dust, debris, contaminants, and even mold can accumulate in your home’s ductwork, hindering airflow and reducing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency. Periodic duct cleaning–especially if done correctly with containment, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, and disinfection–optimizes and extends the life of your HVAC system.

3.      Mold remediation preserves your home value and health. Mold can undermine not only your family’s health but also the health of your home’s structures. Mold deteriorates building materials, leading to costly repair or replacement expenses over time. And if you’re in the market to put your home on the market, mold lowers your property value.

 

What kind of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) improvements should you invest in and how can you get started?

First, schedule a comprehensive Indoor Air Quality inspection. A thorough inspection includes a visual examination as well as the use of specialized sensors that identify IAQ concerns and possible sources of IAQ issues.

Second, with an assessment on hand, you can make an informed decision about solutions to improve your indoor air environment. These solutions can include crawlspace encapsulation, duct cleaning, mold remediation, humidity control measures, air filtration products, disinfection services, or probiotic treatment.

Use reputable professionals who have IAQ expertise, are properly insured, and use family-friendly and eco-friendly products. 

So much of our overall financial health depends on protecting the value of our homes. Safeguard the value of your home through indoor air quality improvements. Doing so will help you breathe with confidence and support your financial health.