I started having a sinus infection June 28; after 4 weeks of antibiotics and no improvement, I went back to the doctor and had a CT scan. The CT was clear which meant no sinus infection but I was still having major headaches and sleeping 2-3 hours a night. I was referred to a neurologist and he ordered a MRI; this too showed everything was normal. After having lost $1200.00 on my vaction which I could not take to Cozumel and not being as productive at work; I was determined to find the cause on the non stop headaches. I asked everyone and took every prescription, non prescription and holistic drug that I could obtain; still no relieve. My headaches started about 6 weeks after I finished painting a 4 year old house and moved in. Some told me it could be my house that was making me sick, perhpas mold in the walls or under the tub or carpet; maybe a/c ducts. I refused to believe them since the house was only four years old. To prove them wrong, I moved into a local hotel. That night I started searching the internet and realize that it could be the house, maybe mold or some type of gas. I searched for mold inspection companies and came across EnviroTek. I inquired by filling out the form; the next morning Larry Hendrick called me. I explained my situation and we set up an apointment for the following day. He and his son showed up on time and as soon as Larry stepped in the house, he said he smelt something and to give him a minute or two. I was still a little skeptical and thought he might just be trying to sell me something; I couldn't smell anything. He and his son started checking a/c vents, under kitchen sink and taking air readings. First item he noticed was higher than normal formaldehyde levels in the kitchen and living room but when we got the the back of the house where the bedrooms had carpet, the formaldehyde levels were double from what they were in the kitchen. He also discovered the humidity level in the master bedroom areas were around 62%. He informed me mold starts growing at 65% but could start at 62%. The headaches by now had reached 6-7 weeks so I was ready to rip out the carpet but Larry said this was not necessary. He said he could clearn the air with an air sanitizer. I was skeptical and didn't see how this machine could do that. However, I took his advice. He had just loaned out his last one so he ordered me a new one and I received it two days later. I called him as he requested and set it up per his instructions. I had also bought a dehumifier and reduced the levels from 60%+ to around 45%. After two days of cleaning the air, I checked out of the hotel and returned home. Considering the cost of the home and all the repairs and labor I had put into it, it was nice being able to sleep in my own bed. Of course, the headaches are gone now. By missing my vacation, cost of doctors visits, copays with insurance, prescriptions, dehumidifer, hotel stays, etc.; I'd say this headache (or formaldehyde) cost me $2500.00. It would have been more if I had replaced the carpet. Luckily, I came across Larry with EniroTek. Does the air sanitizer work? All I can say, the headache is gone and so is the summer. Hopefully, I can enjoy next summer without the headache.

Michael

P.O. I thought it was mold but it was not. He took samples and sent them to a lab where they were deemed normal.

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