Indoor air quality testing is an important part of modern HVAC work. Whether you’re working with residential or commercial HVAC systems, it’s important to know how to detect contaminants that could lead to health issues for the building’s occupants. If you’re interested in HVAC careers, air quality testing is one of the skills you’ll need to master.
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, most Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. What many people don’t realize is that the air in their homes or offices could contain several times more pollution than the air outside.
Contamination can take many forms, including:
- Dust
- Mold spores
- Pet dander
- Polen
- Volatile organic compounds
- Carbon monoxide
Some of the above contaminants are relatively innocuous. Others, such as carbon monoxide, are incredibly dangerous and must be prevented. Regular air quality testing and the correct approach to air quality remediation can help maintain a safe and healthy environment for a building’s occupants.
Indoor air quality assessment tools help HVAC technicians detect and identify contaminants, so the technician can determine what sort of remediation is required. Air quality testing tools can include:
- Carbon dioxide sensors to identify issues with poor ventilation
- Carbon monoxide detectors to test for the presence of this colorless, odorless, but deadly gas
- Particulate Matter sensors to assess the efficiency of filters and the cleanliness of HVAC ducts
- Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) sensors to detect chemicals from paints, cleaning agents, etc.
- Airflow testers to measure ventilation rates and ensure they comply with ASHRAE standards
- Pressure sensors to detect leaks, clogged filters, and other ventilation issues
Improving Indoor Air Quality
A good HVAC training course will cover not only how to test for contamination in a property, but also how to improve the indoor air quality by improving ventilation to stop carbon monoxide production, install air filters to remove dust and pollen, and using UV lights to kill microorganisms
Practical Training for HVAC Careers
You can learn the foundational skills you need for a variety of HVAC careers with the ETI HVAC/R Program. This HVAC training course takes seven months to complete and provides learners with the skills they need to start a career in the world of heating, cooling and refrigeration.
Our spacious training facility is equipped with the tools and systems needed to gain practical experience in safe refrigerant handling, electrical work, air quality testing, and more. At the end of the seven-month course, graduates will have the required certifications to work in the HVAC industry.
We have close links with several employers and can often match graduates with job openings in their area, giving them the chance to start their career quickly after completing the course.
To get your start in this thriving industry, enroll on the ETI HVAC/R program today. You could be just seven months away from a lucrative and engaging job opportunity.
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