Question from singing tomato
Today I saw that on the air conditioner (which is in our garage) there is a stamp saying that this air conditioner is insulated with fiberglass.It also says that according to proposition 65 inhaling of fiberglass particles can cause cancer.
So we are renting this house, is there something we should do? We have a 2 year old and I am wooried sick after reading all the stuff about fiberglass…
Does it off gas formaldehyde? Can it release fiberglass into the air we are breathing? Is there something we can do? I don’t know when they installed it but I can find out. Is this important too?
Any input is really valuable,
Kind Regards
Debra’s Answer
I have an air conditioner too. I run it six months out of the year here in Florida. I’ve never had a problem with breathing fiberglass fibers.
Here’s a fact sheet with information on what you would be experiencing if fiberglass particles are present in your home: How To Tell Whether Your HOuse Has Fiberglass Contamination.
Your HVAC system should have a particle filter that would remove any fiberglass that may be in the air.
As for formaldehyde, you can get a formaldehyde test kit to test the air in your home for under $100.
