Humidity-Sensing Fans Prevents Mold or Mildew Build-Up

There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in your home. According to the EPA, the way to control indoor mold growth is to control humidity and moisture. 

By reducing indoor humidity (to 30-60%) you can decrease mold growth by venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside. Using air conditioners and de-humidifiers, increasing ventilation and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning also help in humidity build-up.

Humidity-sensing fans make a lot of sense for homeowners and especially rental property owners.  With standard fans, you are relying on the user to turn the fan on or off. Too many times the fan is not turned on, and proper ventilation does not happen. This can lead to problems such as mold or mildew, and poor indoor air quality in the home.

If you only remember to turn on the fan after you've stepped into the shower, or if the kids can't be trusted to remember at all, this QTXE110S Ultra Silent humidity-sensing fan from Broan offers a convenient solution. It also works well for busy families that need to leave the house before all the humidity is properly vented. Equipped with Broan's exclusive Sensaire technology, the fan detects when steam and humidity levels quickly increase at the ceiling, then it turns on automatically to help return the room to normal humidity levels, which in turn helps prevent mold and other cosmetic and structural problems associated with excess moisture. Even more, it turns off automatically when the job is done (auto shut-off time is adjustable from 5 to 60 minutes). 

Broan Sensaire technology is a hands-free solution to fighting excess humidity and possible mold problems. It detects rapid increases in moisture levels at the ceiling, where steam do humidity naturally rise, and automatically turns the fan on. With a fan this quiet, we included automatic shutoff to save worry, and money. Broan Sensaire technology is a perfect solution for high traffic bathrooms, the kids' bathroom, or for anyone who leaves the house before humidity is properly vented. Detects a rapid rise in humidity.

Indoor Air Quality Test | Ensuring Your Indoor Air Quality is Safe

Home Indoor Air Quality Testing
If there were a way to ensure you are breathing healthy air in your home, wouldn’t you want to know about it?


Enviro Check Air Quality Home Test   


 
A home air check test will give you a total assessment of the indoor air you breathe in every day. It is  available to the home market, and gives you an affordable, comprehensive air quality audit of the airborne chemicals in your home...such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and mold VOCs (the chemicals emitted from actively growing mold).


Indoor Air Quality Test | Health Reasons You Should Test Your Home


1. Elevated VOC levels in the home can lead to both short-term and long-term health issues. The U.S. Green Building Council's recommended healthy building level is 500 ng/L. In research however, data from hundreds of homes measured by homeowners show the median value is 1,200 ng/L, more than twice the recommended level.


2. High VOC levels can trigger asthma attacks in the more than 20 million US adults and children who have the disease. Asthma is also the most prevalent chronic illness among children. Therefore, finding high VOC levels and their sources can be beneficial to homeowners and tenants.


3. Babies, young kids, pregnant women, seniors, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular ailments can be more vulnerable to indoor air pollution. If your family is made up of any of these groups of people, then an air quality assessment would be highly recommended.


4. Asthma prevalence and severity continue to rise and are at all-time high levels. At the same time, outdoor air pollution is declining. It's a well-known fact that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. Therefore, many experts suggest there is a strong association with the increase in asthma illnesses and indoor air quality.


5. Common household and personal care products contain VOCs and off-gas continuously, leaving home occupants constantly exposed to airborne chemicals. A home indoor air quality test can predict the sources of VOC contamination.


6. Many newer, more energy-efficient homes do not "breathe" correctly. A home indoor air quality test can potentially discover HVAC issues before they become more of a problem.


7. Carpeting, vinyl and laminate flooring, cabinets, countertops, and other similar building materials use adhesives that “off-gas” continuously over time, even for years. Many of these materials are manufactured using hazardous chemicals, some that can even cause cancer. Testing for harmful toxins that could be lurking within the framework of the house would be a good idea.


8. Soil gas from environmental contamination can seep into the basement similar to radon. A home air check test can spot this contamination.