You will soon be breathing easier thanks to a free report card that can help you improve the air quality in your home.

"In our homes, a lot of times it is sealed and we are not aware of how the air is in our homes," said Rick Pfeifer, a service expert for a heating and air conditioning company.

And that air is important, he said.

"It helps you not to sneeze and be so dry. It allows you to sleep a little bit better," said Pfeifer.

So to make sure you are not sneezing, the service experts at Bartels and Westside Heating and Air Conditioning are giving you a grade.

"We provide a free service to our customers where we look at the home and actually we want to check all of the conditions inside of the home," said Pfeifer.

They will look at the humidity level in the home, test the air flow, check out the filtration system, look at the ductwork and tell you whether or not there are leaks and if the ducts need to be cleaned.

They will also test for carbon monoxide. All of this is recorded on a sheet of paper and given to you.

"We actually have a report card that our technicians would fill out in the home," said Pfeifer.

While the technicians are filling out your report card, they are pointing out potentially expensive problems.

"Ultimately, you might smell odors. You would notice there is more dust in your home and lower air flow in the home and, ultimately, it would effect the operation of your system to where it wasn't heating or cooling correctly," said Pfeifer.

Here are some fast facts on the home health report card. It's a free service provided in addition to a scheduled home service visit. For homeowners who do not have service or maintenance needs, it's provided on a first-come first-serve basis.

For more information on the free report, call (303) 469-4507 or check out ServiceExperts.com.

On their Web site, you also will find some tips to improve your home air quality so that you can have clean air, fewer allergies, and spend less money controlling those allergies.

Here are some tips for improving indoor air quality:

The Service Experts recommend having your heating and cooling system checked twice a year.

Humidity levels above 50 percent promote growth of mold and levels below 35 percent can cause sore throats, sinus infections and skin disorders. As a standard, try to keep the humidity level in your home between 35 and 50 percent.

Get in the habit of replacing air filters every few months. For people who have pets and/or smoke it is recommended to change the filter once a month.

Wash your bedding in warm/hot water once a week.

Try to vacuum twice a week.

Vacuum your air duct vents often