Top-Rated Indoor Air Quality Services
We recommend indoor air quality testing in Buda and Austin as a first step. Our team can identify issues with household allergens, mold, carbon monoxide, and so forth. From there, we can help you explore your options to overcome any indoor air quality problems.
Often, improving a home’s air quality begins with getting the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in order. We recommend seasonal tune-ups, which will include removing any dust and microbial growth. You may want to upgrade to a premium pleated HVAC filter with a higher minimum efficiency reporting value. If your system supports a higher MERV, it can greatly increase the number of allergens your filter traps.
You should also consider scheduling a duct inspection at least every other year. Air leakage not only undermines your home’s energy efficiency but also impacts air quality. Through our air balancing services, we can correct those problems. If you want to improve ventilation in the home, you can opt for a whole-house fan. We also offer heat and energy recovery ventilators that you can run in the winter when it’s cold out.
Perhaps the most effective way to improve air quality is with an air scrubber. An air scrubber is an in-duct air purification system that cleans your air before it flows into your home. There is a wide range of air scrubber types. The traditional air purifier provides both mechanical and absorbent filtration. These systems often have a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. The HEPA filter performs mechanical filtration and traps over 99% of particulate matter. Manufacturers commonly pair that filter with activated carbon. The carbon absorbs unpleasant odors, gases, airborne chemicals, and so on.
Our indoor air quality services also include humidity control installation. For optimal air quality, experts recommend a relative humidity between 30% and 50%. That can be difficult to achieve through heating, cooling, and ventilation alone. A dehumidifier will keep the RH at 50% or below during the hot months. A humidifier will keep it at 30% or above during the cold months.
Better indoor air quality can provide many health benefits:
- Fewer headaches
- Reduced allergies
- Less prone to infections
- Improved cognitive function
- Better sleep and less snoring