Wondering what HVAC accessories can improve the air in your home? The air in your home can significantly affect your health, especially for those who suffer from seasonal allergies or chronic illnesses like asthma. While many of us know about the dangers of bad outdoor air quality, we often ignore indoor pollution. While standard filters in most central HVAC systems can help remove dust from the air, these filters can not remove those tiny particles that are harmful to your health. 

Here are our favorite HVAC accessories to improve your home’s indoor air quality.

Accessories for Your Home

Air Purifier

Purification systems remove dust, bacteria, mold, and viruses from the air that your HVAC system circulates throughout your home.

The Evolution™ Air Purifier is compact enough to fit most tight furnace/fan coil installations. This whole-home air purifier cleans the air flowing through your system. It silently eliminates up to 95% of particles. And it’s proven effective against 3 common pathogens, including the common cold surrogate and human influenza.

Air Scrubber by Aerus®

Everyone is increasingly concerned about their potential exposure to allergens, mold, VOCs, and air pollutants, and for good reason: allergies affect more and more people, and respiratory issues like asthma continue to be on the rise.

With ActivePure® Technology, you can go beyond traditional air purification systems by not only eliminating stale odors and reducing dust, but actually eliminating harmful contaminants* in the air and on the surfaces of your home. This is the only Certified Space Technology that works to continuously clean and protect air and surfaces 24 hours a day.

Right now we have special pricing on the Air Scrubber and installation. On top of the special pricing, we’re including a one-year Protection Plan. Call us for details at 301-663-0300 and mention this blog post.

UV lights

UV lights are put in your HVAC system by the coil. They are used to kill bacteria and mold before it is able to enter your living space as the air gets blown through the vents. UV lights are great for keeping the indoor coil mold-free. Mold can grow when the coil stays wet for several months of the year.

Benefits of HVAC UV lights:

• Control bacteria and mold 
• Reduce odors and smells
• Reduce flu viruses and colds; germs won’t be re-circulated by the HVAC system
• Keeps a cleaner coil, reduces electricity costs, and improves cooling efficiency
• Prevents algae growth and reduces clogging in condensate drain lines

Humidifiers

You may not know how much a whole-house humidifier adds to your home’s overall comfort until you have one installed and feel the difference. Humidifiers emit the right amount of moisture to keep your space comfortable, and they can also help keep airborne particles and harmful contaminants from circulating and multiplying. You can expect the following benefits from having a humidifier as part of your HVAC system:

• Decreased air dryness that can worsen allergy and asthma symptoms and lead to brittle hair and skin irritation 
• Less damage to your furniture, paintings, and wood floors from dry air
• Less static electricity in the carpets
• Better energy efficiency

If you’d like to know more about HVAC accessories, your technician would love to help you determine the best options for your home. Is it time for your next appointment? Click here to schedule your next preventive maintenance visit online.