How to Alleviate Environmental Hazards in Your Minnesota Home
Your home needs much more than smoke detectors. Minnesota homes can be subjected to many environmental hazards, a common problem for everyone. It is important to know which hazards you may face in your area.
Some common environmental hazards in homes include radon, mold, carbon monoxide, and poor air quality. The positive side of these problems is that technology exists to help monitor and alert you to them should they become dangerous inside your home.
Safe & Sound Home Systems specializes in helping Minnesota homeowners install detectors and sensors for various environmental hazards. We’ve compiled this information about environmental hazards to help you stay informed.
Common Environmental Hazards in Home
As we mentioned, several environmental hazards can exist in Minnesota homes.
Radon
Radon is a gas that enters the home through cracks in your foundation. A buildup of radon to dangerous levels can increase the risk of lung cancer.
Mold
Mold can grow anywhere inside your home, particularly in areas with high humidity, moisture, or water leaks. Mold can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
Carbon Monoxide
CO is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas created by any type of flame that burns without enough oxygen. CO is dangerous and can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, and sometimes, death.
Poor Air Quality
Your indoor air quality can become worse than outdoor air quality, particularly if your home lacks proper circulation and ventilation. It can cause allergies, asthma, and respiratory problems.
Incorporating Smart Home Devices for Monitoring & Alerts
While smoke detectors used to be the only common detectors in your home, new technology, including smart home devices, can be added to detect many different environmental hazards. Carbon monoxide and radon sensors are more popular, and you can include plenty of other sensors in your home to detect problems.
These smart home sensors can work with other Smart Home devices and can include:
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Carbon monoxide detectors
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Smoke detectors
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Air quality sensors
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Gas sensors (for methane or propane)
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Humidity sensors
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Water leak detection sensors
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Radon detectors
Water leak and humidity sensors can help reduce the risk of mold growth by alerting you to high humidity or leaks that can create environments where mold can grow.
Mitigate Environmental Risks & Maintain a Healthy Home
There are ways to help maintain a healthy home environment and mitigate environmental risks that are fairly easy to do. Taking these steps can help prevent health problems and other dangerous situations.
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Hire professionals to test for radon, carbon monoxide, and mold.
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You can also have your home tested for lead and asbestos so you know their presence.
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Install sensors for the most common hazards.
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Clean your home regularly and use a HEPA filter in your vacuum.
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Run an air purifier and change your furnace and AC filters regularly.
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Install a radon mitigation system if your home tests positive for radon.
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Monitor your home’s humidity levels.
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Ensure your home is properly ventilated, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms.
Home Automation for Safer Living
Home automation is becoming more popular as homeowners choose to install these systems to protect their homes and families better. With comprehensive smart home devices that are all integrated through a single Smart Home hub, you can have constant access to your home’s systems and have the ability to monitor and receive alerts when problems occur. This capability can help your family live safer and with fewer environmental hazards.
In addition to hazard sensors, home automation can help you save energy, lower utility bills, control lighting, protect your home through security systems, monitor who approaches your home, and generally make your life more convenient.
Schedule Your Smart Home Consultation
When you decide to incorporate smart home automation to help monitor environmental risks, choose Safe & Sound Home Systems. We boast over 20 years of smart home design and installation, giving us the necessary expertise to ensure your smart home system is completely integrated and functional.
Our reliable team is here to help you protect your home and family with the newest technology for environmental hazard detection.
Contact us online to schedule a consultation, or give us a call at 763-634-1094.