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Indoor Air Quality in HomesDid you know that the air quality in your home may be five times more polluted than the outside air quality in Las Vegas? The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental dangers to the public.

If there is anyone suffering from asthma and allergies or lung diseases in your house, improving the air quality is imperative. We can handle any air quality issue that affects your home or office.

Common pollutants found in your home:

  • Pet hair & danderClean Pet Dander in Homes
  • Mold
  • Pollen
  • Viruses
  • Dead skin cells
  • Decaying organic matter
  • Dust mites / Dust mite feces
  • Textile fibers
  • Bacteria
  • V.O.C.s from chemicals and household products

The advantages of improved indoor air quality include:

  • Healthier immune system
  • Less susceptibility to allergies
  • Reduced sick leave
  • Reduced health costs

We all know that pollution in Las Vegas is a problem, but few of us realize that our homes and offices are causing more damage to our health than the outdoor pollution.

6 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Facts You Should Know about Las Vegas Pollution

  1. According to the EPA, the inside air in the typicalLas Vegas Air Qualityhome is up to 5 times more polluted than the outside air. Results from in-home air tests across North America support this government finding. Nearly every home (96%) had at least one indoor air quality problem:

    • 86% had high levels of particles and bio-aerosols like dust, pollen and viruses
    • 71% were filled with odors and potentially harmful chemicals and gases
  2. According to the EPA, women who work in the home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who work outside the home.
  3. Biological impurities, including viruses, bacteria, pollen, molds, dust mites, and animal dander, create poor air quality indoors. They may be a major contributor to lost days from school and work.
  4. Office-building heating, cooling, and ventilation systems often contribute to diminished air quality as well. They are frequent sources of biological substances that workers inhale, leading to problems breathing.
  5. An EPA economic analysis of repairs performed at an elementary school showed that if $370 per year over 22 years (a total of $8,140) had been spent on preventive maintenance, $1.5 million in repairs could have been avoided.
  6. According to the American Lung Association, secondhand smoke contains about 4,000 chemicals. This includes 200 known poisons, such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as 43 carcinogens.

Your health and comfort are our first priority when it comes to maintaining the air quality Las Vegas homes and office require.

For 24-hour emergency service or to schedule service with a Las Vegas air quality screening expert at

Sahara Air Conditioning, call 702.796.9677