Indoor air pollution comes in many forms. Excess humidity causes mold and mildew to grow on walls and carpets. Pet dander creates particles that float through the air. Cleaning solutions emit odors that can last in a home for days.

One of the best ways to remove harmful pollutants from your home and to improve your indoor air quality is to install an air cleaning system. These devices can either be installed in your ductwork to clean the air in the entire house or can be portable so that the air in selected rooms is filtered.

• Whole house air cleaners are installed in your home’s heating and cooling system. They work by filtering the air as it passes through the heating and cooling system. Whole house air cleaners can trap mold spores, pollen, dust mites, pet dander, bacteria and viruses.
• Dehumidifiers control the moisture level in your home and can help create an environment that discourages the growth of mold and dust mites.
• Are viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms a concern? You might want to consider installing UV lights as part of your home’s cooling and heating system. UV lights are a quiet and effective way to improve indoor air quality. When air circulates through the duct system, the air passes through the ultraviolet spectrum and is sterilized.
• Installing the right filter in your air conditioner or furnace can improve indoor air quality by removing bacteria, tobacco smoke, dust, spores and household chemicals. Look at the filter’s MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating. Select filters rated between 5 and 16. Pleated or extended surface filters are more effective than flat or panel filters.

To find a local expert to help you improve the indoor air quality of your home, find an air conditioner contractor at AC Pro to schedule a service call or request a quote. One of our certified contractors will contact you to arrange an appointment that meets your schedule.

Our goal is to help inform our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about air-cleaning equipment and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

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All California and Nevada homes need some kind of humidity control.  Air conditioning can only control temperature. Portable units are frequently used but there are many reasons to get a whole-house dehumidifier.

If you experience problems with allergies, a whole-house installation could help provide you with relief from some of your symptoms.  It can help you control the humidity range of your entire house, preventing allergens such as dust mites and mold from thriving throughout your house.  Some molds that grow in conditions that are too damp can even be hazardous to the long-term health of you and your family.  Though there is no way to practically remove all molds, the best preventive measure is to control moisture.

Portable units can only affect one room at a time.  Having a dehumidifier in each room would consume a massive amount of electricity and space, and your energy bill would be through the roof.  Having a central unit installed gives you benefits throughout your home.  They are also out of sight and don’t take up much room. On top of that, they are much quieter and efficient that portable units.

Whole-house installations also help with a variety of other factors that portable units are not as efficient at dealing with.  You might want to consider one if you experience any of the following:

• Trouble sleeping because of clammy skin
• Floors that feel sticky or “sweaty”
• Musty odors coming from your home
• Wet stains on your ceilings or walls
• Condensation on your water pipes

For more information on how a whole-house dehumidifier can help you and your family, contact AC Pro today.

Our goal is to help inform our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about dehumidifiers and other HVAC topics, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

AC PRO services the Southwestern United States including Southern California and Nevada.  To get started, check out our website or see our special offers.

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