Between annual maintenance, there are a few things to look for that may indicate poor air quality:
- Weak airflow from vents
- A musty or unpleasant odor
- Visible mold
- Condensation on walls or windows
- People or pets experiencing new respiratory issues while at home
Our HVAC technicians have a few different methods to improve your indoor air quality. Inspecting your HVAC system, air purifiers, and air ducts will show any immediate problem areas. Dirt, dust, pet fur, and other contaminants can accumulate on equipment, clog filters, and build up in ducts.
Cleaning ducts and replacing filters are good starts toward better air quality. Whole home air scrubbers are another effective tool. Air scrubbers use chemistry to remove pollutants with ions. Ions with a negative charge attract positively charged pollution.
They are particularly effective at scrubbing unwanted gases and even viruses. Our technicians can incorporate air scrubbers right into the HVAC system. It is important to note that air scrubbers differ from air purifiers.
Both remove contaminants from the air, but they work in different ways. Air purifiers use filtration to remove larger particles from the air. Air moves through the fibers of the filter, where contaminants get trapped. The quality of the filter determines the size and type of particles removed.
