Indoor Air Quality Test Results Prove Major Problems In 9 Out Of 10 Households

AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 Reveals IAQ Problems in 9 Out of 10 Homes
AirAdvice was founded in 1999 to support and improve quality of life for people suffering from conditions related to poor indoor air quality. Since our inception, we have compiled the largest collection of indoor air quality data in the world. Culling over a billion points of data from 49,130 IAQ tests conducted over a 34-month period, AirAdvice has compiled these findings in the AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007.

AirAdvice senior IAQ chemist Lucas Klesch - one of the white paper's authors elaborates on the significance of this report. "Besides making people aware of just how seriously prevalent indoor air problems are and how these problems affect them, the report explains how uncovering and resolving IAQ problems creates a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment and helps cut energy costs, too."

The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 gives HVAC contractors detailed statistics and information on indoor air quality problems, as well as helpful information for contractors' customers. Highlights from the 28-page report include:

96.7% of all homes tested had at least one indoor air quality problem.
The most common indoor air quality problem in North American homes is particle allergens (e.g., dust, dander, pollen, spores, bacteria, and other airborne pollutants). Over 91% of homes tested showed elevated particle allergen levels.
Chemical pollutant (volatile organic compound) problems were the second-most frequent type of problem found. Elevated chemical pollutant levels were found in 7 out of 10 homes (70%).
Carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity levels were outside recommended ranges in many homes.
Carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless, and potentially deadly gas, was found at elevated levels in 2% of homes.

The tests were conducted in cooperation with a network of over 1500 HVAC-IAQ professionals who placed the AirAdvice IAQ monitor in homes across North America to test for six indoor air problem types: particle allergens, chemical pollutants (volatile organic compounds), temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

The AirAdvice State of Our Indoor Air Report 2007 is available for download at by clicking here. Or, visit www.airadvice.com for additional indoor air quality resources and information.