Clean Air Starts With Accurate Testing
Professional indoor air quality testing and air purification services in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Your home in Lafayette should feel comfortable, but poor indoor air quality often goes unnoticed until symptoms appear. Dust buildup on furniture, lingering odors, or worsening allergy symptoms indoors can all point to air quality issues that standard cleaning cannot fix. CJ's Plumbing Repair starts every indoor air quality job with testing that measures what is actually circulating through your home, from airborne particles to chemical irritants.
Indoor air quality testing involves placing monitors in key areas of your Lafayette home to measure contaminant levels over a set period. Once results are analyzed, you receive a report that identifies problem sources and recommended air purification solutions tailored to what the test reveals. After selecting a system, installation includes mounting the purifier, connecting it to your ductwork or placing it in high-traffic rooms, and verifying airflow. Filter maintenance and replacement services keep the system running as intended, and duct cleaning removes buildup that can reintroduce contaminants even after purification is in place.
If you want to know what you are breathing in your Lafayette home, testing is the first step worth taking.
Testing Identifies Problems You Cannot See
Testing begins by positioning calibrated monitors in rooms where your family spends the most time, such as bedrooms, living areas, and kitchens. These devices collect air samples over several hours or days, depending on the scope of the assessment. In Lafayette, humidity and seasonal pollen can skew indoor air composition, so results are interpreted with local conditions in mind. After testing is complete, you receive a breakdown of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide levels, and humidity readings.
Once air purification systems are installed, you will notice reduced dust accumulation on surfaces, fewer odors lingering after cooking, and less frequent cleaning of vents and registers. People with respiratory sensitivities often report fewer symptoms within the first few weeks of operation. Regularly cleaning your ducts helps improves energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
CJ's Plumbing Repair also offers ventilation services that increase fresh air exchange without relying solely on windows. Filter maintenance visits include inspection of the purifier housing, replacement of HEPA or carbon filters based on manufacturer schedules, and checking airflow to confirm the system is not restricted. Duct cleaning is scheduled separately and addresses buildup that testing may reveal as a contributor to contamination.
Questions About Air Quality Are Normal
Homeowners often ask about testing timing, purifier placement, and what results actually mean before committing to service.
What does indoor air quality testing measure?
Testing measures particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, humidity, and in some cases mold spores or allergens. You receive a report showing levels of each contaminant and whether they exceed recommended thresholds.
How long does testing take?
Monitor placement takes less than an hour, and devices typically collect data for 24 to 72 hours depending on the scope. Results are available within a few days after monitors are retrieved.
What air purification systems are recommended after testing?
Recommendations depend on test results. Options include whole-home HEPA filtration systems installed in ductwork, standalone air purifiers for individual rooms, UV light systems that target biological contaminants, and activated carbon filters for chemical odors.
How often do filters need replacement?
HEPA filters typically require replacement every six to twelve months, while carbon filters may need changing every three to six months depending on usage and contamination levels. CJ's Plumbing Repair schedules reminders based on your system and household activity.
Why is duct cleaning part of air quality service?
Ducts can accumulate dust, pet dander, pollen, and debris that reintroduce contaminants even after purification. Cleaning ducts removes this buildup and ensures purified air is not compromised by dirty distribution pathways.
If your Lafayette home feels stuffy or symptoms worsen indoors, testing gives you specific answers instead of guesswork. CJ's Plumbing Repair handles the full process from assessment through installation and ongoing filter service, so your air quality improvements last beyond the first few months.