CO2 Monitoring and Home Ventilation: DON'T Make This Mistake
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Hi, I’m Alex Kessler. I believe that everyone deserves to live in a home that supports their health. Even renters. I share indoor air quality improvement strategies that actually work in the real world, not ones built on marketing hype. I have an innate tendency to meticulously test strategies for improving my quality of life, and have had to do so mostly out of necessity. What qualifies me to speak about building science? 1.) I have been severely chronically ill with CIRS from toxic mold exposure. It's become my mission to help ensure that what happened to me does not happen to others. 2.) I’m a translational scientist in the medical field. That means that it's my job to translate scientific research into practice. Every day I read research studies and interpret their implications. 3.) My work has been recognized by leaders in building science and environmental health, such as Dr. Allison Bailes. I also wrote a chapter in John Banta’s book Mold Controlled.
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Free email course: 5 mistakes I made that worsened my home's air quality, and what to do instead. Sign up here: https://renegadeairquality.com/ Greetings! This is a PRACTICAL guide to home ventilation and CO2 monitoring for those of us who DON'T have a state of the art HVAC system. It's perfect for those in apartments or on a budget. I’ll teach you practical tips to ensure your indoor air quality is healthy in any climate, and help you avoid the mistake I made when I was new to ventilation (hint: dehumidify!). I’ll also give you a realistic CO2 threshold to shoot for. Then I’ll recommend a good CO2 sensor (the aranet4) and show you how to use it. P.S. These tips are great for people with MOLD SENSITIVITY/ILLNESS! Intro - 0:00 CO2 concentration threshold - 1:49 and 6:37 How to reduce CO2 levels and ventilate safely - 2:12 and 3:58 The NUMBER ONE ventilation mistake - 2:37 How to measure CO2 levels - 5:50 Healthy humidity threshold - 7:10 *Products I recommended:* Aranet4 Home CO2 monitor/hygrometer (Get 5% off with my code HEALTHYHOME5): https://saftehnikaas.pxf.io/YRJGeB Santa Fe Compact70 Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/452YmUC Above are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support! 🎯 DIY Mold Inspection: My Visual, Tool-Free Guide to Spotting Red Flags: https://healthyhomeguide.gumroad.com/l/DIYMoldInspection (PDF guide + printable + Google Sheet checklist) 🙏 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealthyHomeGuide 💬 Need air quality advice? Book a 1:1 consult: https://www.healthyhomeguide.com/schedule-a-chat 🔗 Follow me: Website & Newsletter: https://www.healthyhomeguide.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthy.home.guide/ ✅ Products I trust (fragrance-free, effective, vetted): https://www.amazon.com/shop/healthyhomeguide As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Like, comment, and subscribe for practical, evidence-based indoor air quality tips (CIRS, MCS, mold).
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