Indoor air quality can be an overlooked, easy way to improve the health and comfort of your home. There are many types of pollutants that can irritate the respiratory system and viruses that air airborne, other than the infamous COVID. In-duct whole-home air purifiers offer benefits far beyond a fresher home environment.

What Do Air Purifiers Filter Out?

Air purifiers are designed to remove and trap fine particles and allergens from the air. There is a wide range of invisible (and visible!) air pollutants, and not all air purifiers are equal.

Some of the harmful particles an air purifier can filtrate:

• Tree, weed, and grass pollens (Current Pollen Stats for Houston, TX)
• Airborne chemicals
• Smoke, from both indoor or outdoor sources
• Home odors, such as food, pets, or mildew in the moister rooms, like bathrooms
• Dust
• Pet dander
• Biological contaminants, such as viruses including COVID-19, germs, mold spores

Are Whole-Home Air Purifiers Different than Room Air Purifiers?

A whole-home air purifier can have more reach and better results than a small portable unit. Plus, in the case of an in-duct purifier, the air pollutants are eliminated before the air comes out of the vents, instead of filtering the air you are already breathing.

Because whole-home air purifiers are installed to work with your HVAC system, they are both lower maintenance and cleaner. They draw fresh water from your home’s plumbing instead of stagnant water tanks. Portable air purifiers pose a risk for germs, thus requiring regular cleaning and maintenance. The most obvious difference is their range limited; you would need one in every room to achieve what an in-duct air purification unit can do.

How to Make Your Home Healthier

COVID-19 has taught us to not take air quality for granted. Viruses can be transmitted and respiratory issues developed or exacerbated when exposed to airborne pollutants.

Some people are more susceptible to certain particles than others, and symptoms can vary greatly. While one might have trouble breathing when cats are in the room, another will get a headache from excessive dust.

If someone in your household is sneezing or coughing, getting headaches more often, or experiencing congestion without a related illness, it could be an allergen in your home’s air. Try to assess if the symptoms are experienced in other environments/buildings, or mostly when home.

It is also notable that asthma and certain infections are aggravated by poor air quality. Many lung conditions are environment-related or impacted. Fortunately can be addressed with proper air filtration and sterilization.

Who Can Install a Whole-Home Air Purification System in Houston?

For professional, effective, and affordable service, trust your local air conditioning and heating professionals who understand how your HVAC system will work with the air purifier. To learn more about what air purifier is right for your home or business, call RAS at 713-266-2665.