Superior Air Purification Solutions
Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a serious problem that not only exacerbates asthma and allergies but also directly affects health. Indoor air pollution leads to poorer sleep, more frequent headaches, chronic fatigue, and other health issues. It can also make your family more prone to illnesses.
Households concerned about poor IAQ should schedule IAQ and air balance testing. IAQ testing will inform you about the problems you’re facing. This could be high particulate matter (PM) levels, excessive gases like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or high humidity levels. We can determine whether your home has enough ventilation and proper HVAC air pressure through air balance testing.
If you have issues with air balancing in New River, several solutions exist. Among the simplest is a whole-house fan. This fan will provide fresh air and ventilation throughout the home even when the AC or heat isn’t on. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) and heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) are whole-house fans with additional steps. Both an ERV and HRV can make your heating more efficient. An ERV also adds humidity to the air, often eliminating the need for a furnace humidifier.
The first step toward better air purification in New River is often a better HVAC filter. All central HVAC systems have at least one supply vent with a filter. Manufacturers rate filters by the minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV). The higher the MERV, the greater the filtration and airflow restriction. You don’t want to use such a high MERV rating that you negatively impact the system. That said, most homes can use a much better filter that helps to trap PM.
Homeowners who’d like to reduce the presence of bacteria and viruses should consider UV lights. Our team can install these in your ductwork. As the air passes through, it will circulate around the germicidal lamps. This form of filtration is also effective at neutralizing mold spores, fungal spores, and dust mite eggs.
An air scrubber is an alternative to UV lights that we can also install in the ducts. It contains germicidal UV lamps, activated carbon that absorbs odors and VOCs, and devices that charge molecules that neutralize contaminants in the air and on surfaces.
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration provides highly effective PM filtration. We can install it on the return side of your HVAC system. We also recommend considering a whole-home dehumidifier and humidifier. Both systems help you maintain optimal relative humidity (RH) in your home. A dehumidifier achieves optimal RH in summer by removing moisture in the air, and a humidifier achieves optimal RH in winter by adding moisture to the air.
Watch for signs you need an air purifier:
- Poor sleep and loud snoring
- Persistent unpleasant odors
- Excessive dust accumulation
- Frequent headaches and chronic fatigue
- Amplified asthma and allergy symptoms