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Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality in Your Home — Toronto & Scarborough Guide
Canadian homes are sealed tightly against winter cold, which traps pollutants inside. Toronto and Scarborough homes regularly measure indoor air quality 2–5x worse than outdoor air.
Warning Signs Your Home Has Poor Air Quality
- Worsening allergies or asthma indoors — If symptoms improve when you leave the house, the issue is inside
- Persistent musty or stale odours — Sign of mould growth or inadequate ventilation
- Visible mould or condensation on windows — Humidity above 60% grows mould. Install an HRV or whole-home dehumidifier.
- Dust buildup despite regular cleaning — Dirty ducts or inadequate filtration recirculate dust
- Headaches, fatigue, or nausea indoors — Can indicate VOCs, CO, or inadequate fresh air
- Dry, itchy skin or static electricity — Humidity too low (below 30%); install a whole-home humidifier
IAQ Solutions Available in Scarborough
- HRV/ERV installation — Brings in fresh air without losing heat ($2,000–$3,500)
- Whole-home humidifier — $600–$1,200 installed
- HEPA or MERV-13 media filter upgrade — $400–$800
- UV-C germicidal light — $400–$900 installed
- Duct cleaning — $450–$650
How do I know if my home has poor indoor air quality?
Signs of poor indoor air quality include: worsening allergies or asthma indoors, musty or stale smells, visible mould or condensation, persistent dust buildup, headaches or fatigue indoors, and overly dry air causing static or dry skin. Madina Mechanical provides IAQ testing and solutions in Scarborough and Toronto. Call (416) 424-4328.
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