Screening report
Indoor air quality screening
Worth watching
Nothing here is a health concern today. VOCs and humidity are near the top of normal.
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are where they should be. VOCs read high-normal, common after paint or new flooring, and humidity is a touch high for late August.
Readings, living room and primary bedroom
| Where or what | Reading | Healthy range | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon monoxide (CO)Any CO indoors means a combustion appliance or a car in the garage | 0 ppmHealthy range: Under 9 ppm | Under 9 ppm | Good |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2)Tells us how well the house exchanges air | 780 ppmHealthy range: Under 1,000 ppm | Under 1,000 ppm | Good |
| Total VOCsOff-gassing from paint, flooring, and new furniture | 412 ppbHealthy range: Under 500 ppb | Under 500 ppb | Watch |
| Relative humidityAbove 60% for weeks is what lets mold start | 58%Healthy range: 30 to 55% | 30 to 55% | Slightly high |
| Temperature | 74 FHealthy range: 68 to 76 F | 68 to 76 F | Normal |
What this means
Nothing here is a health concern today. The VOC reading is toward the top of the normal band, which is common right after painting or new flooring, and humidity is a touch high for late August with the house closed up. Both usually settle on their own once the house is lived in and the HVAC runs on a normal schedule.
What to do next
- Run the bath fans for 20 minutes after showers and keep the HVAC fan on Auto rather than On for a couple of weeks.
- If the house still feels close, a dehumidifier in the hall closet where the air handler sits will bring humidity into range.
- Text us a photo of the thermostat's humidity reading in two weeks and we will compare.