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A whole-house air purification system is an extremely beneficial indoor air quality solution. Poor air quality can have a wide range of negative effects, from allergies to reduced HVAC performance. At Sky, we offer purifiers that integrate into heating and cooling systems to remove particles that pass through them. Using ultrasonic, electronic, ultraviolet, and other technologies, these can have benefits including:
Fewer Air Quality-Related Health Effects
An air purifier for your entire home can remove or reduce the amount of dust, dirt, pet dander, pollen, and other allergens. Therefore, people with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions can breathe easier and have fewer symptoms. The equipment can also prevent mold, which may release toxins that can lead to serious illnesses. Some filtration media can even capture or destroy particles as small as bacteria and viruses.
A Cleaner Living Environment
Poor indoor air quality can leave surfaces, along with books, electronics, and other items, dusty. Mold and mildew can form in humid conditions and damage furnishings, building materials, and your HVAC system. Subtler signs of poor air quality include cracks in walls, discolored paint, and separated trims.
A whole-house air purification system can avoid these issues and reduce the amount of dust particles. Therefore, you won’t need to dust your home as often. Just remember to change the filter in the purifier and your HVAC unit regularly.
Your Entire Home Is Covered
There are many portable air purifiers to choose from. However, their coverage is usually limited to an individual room. A whole-house system is connected to your HVAC unit. That means the entire square footage of your home is covered, so dust and other pollutants can be thoroughly cleaned out. The system also helps your heating and cooling system block outside pollutants more effectively.
Whole-House Air Purification Systems Are Highly Efficient
Smaller air purifiers aren’t as effective at removing allergens, toxins, or carbon monoxide. A whole-house system removes many times more contaminants and captures them before they enter your home. Therefore, only clean air circulates through the system and your house, leaving cleaner air and helping your HVAC system run more smoothly.
They Are Less Distracting
A portable air purifier can be noisy and distracting. However, a whole-home system runs much more quietly, so you can sleep, work, or go about your daily routine without being disturbed. The system is also fixed in place. You don’t need to move it from room to room to get clean, fresh air in the area you’re occupying.
Fewer Odors In Your Home
Many particles, from food to smoke to organic compounds, can produce odors that proliferate throughout your home. A whole-house air purification system traps odor-causing particles so unwanted smells from the kitchen, a messy bedroom, or the bathroom aren’t detectable anywhere else. The air will smell fresh whether someone is cooking, cleaning, or performing any other daily chore. Odors from outside traffic, smoke, and environmental pollution are also eliminated.
You Can Save Money
When particles build up in your HVAC system, it may work harder, straining vital components. Over time, this can lead to expensive repairs and replacements. A centralized air purification system improves AC and heater efficiency and longevity. It also reduces energy usage because it eliminates the need for multiple in-room purifiers. Therefore, you can see a significant reduction in your electricity bills.
Can I Install a Whole-House Air Purification System?
Installation is not a DIY job. A whole-house air purifier is complicated to set up and must fit perfectly with your ductwork. By trying to self-install one, you can face many hazards and run into various problems. While it’s an investment and the impurities a unit can remove depend on the type of equipment, a whole-house air purification system has many long-term advantages. The latest, most efficient systems produce no ozone or other byproducts that harm the environment.
Contact Sky Heating & Air Conditioning
Portland homeowners depend on us for complete indoor air quality solutions. We offer a full range of whole-house air purification systems and can recommend the best equipment (or a combination of technologies) for your home. Our licensed technicians can help resolve issues with pollution, dryness, humidity, condensation, mold, pet dander, and more. Call (503) 563-2698 or schedule service online for additional details or to request an on-site consultation.
