IAQ Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, December 17, 2025

As Californians prepare for cooler temperatures, LA Testing is raising awareness about the hidden dangers of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) during the winter months. When temperatures drop, homeowners and facility managers often seal their buildings to conserve heat, inadvertently trapping pollutants, allergens, and moisture that can compromise indoor air quality.

Indoor contaminants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, mold, sewer gas, radon, particulate matter, pet allergens, and more can accumulate to concerning levels when ventilation is reduced.

“Many people don’t realize that indoor air can be significantly more polluted than outdoor air during the winter season,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Without adequate air exchange, everyday sources of airborne pollutants found in most buildings can contribute to potentially unhealthy environments. Good indoor air quality is more than just a comfort issue. Understanding what’s in the air you breathe is the first step to creating a safer environment.”

To help California residents and businesses safeguard their indoor environments, LA Testing’s laboratories offer comprehensive air quality testing services designed to identify potential hazards. They provide testing for chemical pollutants, biological contaminants, radon, and other airborne concerns. LA Testing also offers monitoring tools to measure relative humidity, moisture, temperature, and other parameters.

LA Testing encourages Californians to take proactive measures this winter by testing their indoor air, maintaining proper ventilation, and addressing any moisture or pollutant sources promptly. For more information on indoor air quality testing and monitoring resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. For access to environmental test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

 

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental, indoor air quality and material testing for mercury, asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, and San Diego.