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I own a CPS IAQPRO Smart Air professional indoor air quality monitor that I use on nearly every energy audit and building investigation I perform. The tool measures particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOC), carbon dioxide (CO2), temperature, relative humidity, pressure and dew point. The question is, can short term air quality monitoring provide any useful feedback as to the indoor air quality of the home? The answer, yes and no.
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