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How Much Do You Know About Indoor Air Quality? (QUIZ)

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How much do you really know about the quality of your indoor air? Take the quiz below to find out. 

1. Which of the following is NOT a cause of indoor air pollution?

 

  1. Burning candles 
  2. Radon 
  3. Carbon dioxide 
  4. Oxygen 

2. Which of the following does NOT get into your indoor air from your central HVAC system’s ductwork? 

 

  1. Pollen
  2. Trash 
  3. Mold 
  4. COVID-19 

3. When will your ductwork need to be repaired or replaced?

 

  1. 5 years 
  2. 10 years 
  3. 15 years 
  4. All of the above 

4. Which of these statements is false?

 

  1. My furniture is probably putting harmful chemicals into my home’s air. 
  2. My headaches might be caused by indoor air pollution. 
  3. The only room I have to worry about air quality in is the one that has a window AC or wood stove. 
  4. Most people spend about 90% of their time inside their homes breathing indoor air pollution. 

5. Which of these statements is true?

 

  1. Even soy candles create indoor air pollution. 
  2. I can avoid indoor air pollution by opening my windows. 
  3. Pet dander usually doesn’t get into HVAC ducts and will just fall to the floor. 
  4. Mold spores in my home’s air is just annoying and can’t really hurt me. 

6. Which form of heating or cooling has the least negative impact on your indoor air quality? 

 

  1. Central HVAC
  2. Ductless HVAC
  3. Window ACs 
  4. Wood and pellet stoves 

 

Answer Key 

 

  1. Which of the following is NOT a cause of indoor air pollution? 

 

  1. Oxygen 

 

Burning candles or incense in your home, exhaling, and the natural presence of radon in the soil underneath your home all contribute to indoor air pollution. 

 

  1. Which of the following does NOT get into your indoor air from your central HVAC system’s ductwork? 

 

  1. Trash 

 

A central HVAC system can transport dust, dirt, pollen, mold, mildew, pet dander, and even viruses through your home by pushing air through dirty ducts before it enters your home.  

 

  1. When will your ductwork need to be repaired or replaced?

 

  1. All of the above 

 

Ductwork degrades over time and how long new ducts last largely depends on the materials used to manufacture them. Flexible aluminum ducts are the least sturdy and can reach their maximum lifespan in as little as 5 years. Ductwork made with sheet metal lasts much longer, but can still need replacement in 10 or 20 years. 

 

  1. Which of these statements is false? 

 

  1. The only room I have to worry about air quality in is the one that has a window AC or wood stove. 

 

Air pollution can travel all throughout your home, even if you have the doors to rooms with candles or portable ACs that can carry mold and mildew closed. Chemicals from your furniture that were used during the manufacturing process will off-gas into your air, causing you to constantly breathe them in. Any pollutants in your air will travel throughout your home when people walk through it, turn the fan on, or even just open a door. 

 

  1. Which of these statements is true? 

 

  1. Even soy candles create indoor air pollution. 

 

Indoor air pollution caused by candles occurs because carbon is produced when the wick of a candle is burnt. The black, sooty rings around the tops of your candles is an indication that more soot is present, but the absence of soot around your candle does not mean that it’s safe. 

 

  1. Which form of heating or cooling has the least negative impact on your indoor air quality?

 

  1. Ductless HVAC

 

Ductless heating and cooling offers the cleanest home comfort currently available on the market. No ducts are required, eliminating the buildup of dust and other particulates in your ductwork that end up getting pumped into the air you breathe throughout most of the day. 

 

Concerned About the Quality of Your Indoor Air? Call Jones Services 

 

Jones Services is a leading HVAC provider in Goshen, New York and can help you develop smart strategies to reduce indoor air pollution and improve the quality of the air inside your home. You don’t have to sacrifice air quality for home comfort or vice versa. 

 

If you’re interested in learning more about how to obtain excellent indoor air quality, contact us today by dialing (845) 286-9603. We also provide services for plumbing and electrical in North Jersey, Pike County PA, and throughout the Hudson Valley.   

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