This is the type of question that you’ll be asking if you’re considering improving the air quality in your house. We think this is an excellent idea: almost any home can benefit from indoor air quality installations to remove airborne pollutants.
But the question of “electronic air cleaners/purifiers vs. air filters” is actually a deceptive one. This isn’t a situation where it’s either one or the other. You can have both. And in many cases, both is the best choice! We’ll explain below.
As you settle into the new year, you are going to start searching for various improvements to make to your home as well as routine services that some of your appliances will need. One of the services that we recommend is to have professionals perform air duct cleaning. It’s a great way to give your entire HVAC system an easier year ahead, which means lower utility bills and fewer repair issues. You’ll even enjoy improved air quality.
But when you’re scheduling air duct cleaning, there’s another service we strongly recommend that you include: dryer vent cleaning.
Winter is prime flu and cold season. There are ways you can help defend yourself from picking up a seasonal illness. But you may not have thought of making changes to your home’s HVAC system as one of them. Having professionals install UV germicidal lights—also known as UV air purifiers—inside your home’s ductwork is an effective method to put a stop to bacteria and viruses in your house. (You don’t need to take our word for it: hospitals use UV germicidal lights to keep germs from spreading through their ventilation systems.) UV air purifiers are also effective against another major health concern, mold spores.
During the hot summers here in the Central Valley, your main comfort concern will be keeping your house’s air conditioning system working. However, don’t ignore your indoor air quality! Installing the right air purification system offers tremendous benefits once it’s integrated into the HVAC system. Below are a few advantages of professionally installed air purifiers:
If you’ve noticed that the clothes in your dryer are coming out damp after each cycle, and you need to keep the dryer running longer to dry them thoroughly, you may think something is wrong with the appliance. But this problem is often a warning that the dryer vent is clogged up with lint. This is more than an inconvenience… it can turn into a significant fire hazard for your house.
Because of concerns about air pollution from industrial sources, people often tend to think of poor air quality as something that only exists outdoors. But this isn’t true. A report by the Environmental Protection Agency has discovered that the air inside commercial and residential buildings is often three to four times worse than the air outside. The reason for this is the high number of contaminants and pollutants that become trapped inside a building because there is so little fresh air moving through them.
Last month, we wrote about the troubles that come with allergy season and how our professionals can help you enjoy a more pleasant spring. But indoor air quality products are good for all seasons, especially when you have our skilled team helping you find the best choice to match your home’s needs. Even if you don’t think you’ll have trouble with allergies, take the time this spring to have air filters and air purifiers put in that will defend your household from the many other IAQ issues you might encounter.
The Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Program makes purchasing and installing eligible energy-efficient and water-saving upgrades more affordable for homeowners. Start your home renovation project with no money down and get fixed rates and flexible terms of 5-20 years. Hero is offered in partnership with your local cities or counties. Approval is based on your homes equity, not your credit score. Start your home renovation project with no money down. Repayments are mad through your property taxes. The HERO program offers potential tax benefits and interest on HERO payments may be tax deductible. All HERO-Registered contractors are licensed and verified and have completed the HERO training program.
Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning is a registered HERO Contractor. Contact us today to find out more about the HERO program and the HVAC products to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. (559) 674-2774.
Spring marks the beginning of warmer weather and the climb toward the heat of the summer. Making sure that you have the best working air conditioning system is an important part of spring preparations. However, it’s not the only step you may need to take to ensure excellent comfort in your house. Spring is allergy season, and if people live in your home who have even mild allergies and asthma, this can become an unpleasant time of the year for them.
