The worldwide growth of COVID-19 has likely turned your regular routine all over the place.

When things feel uncertain you can take comfort in knowing your home is your safe space. You’re probably spending more time there nowadays. As a result, your indoor air quality is now more crucial than ever.

Did you know we can install indoor air quality products in your house that provide hospital-grade filtration? These solutions can eliminate bacteria from your air, as well as allergens, odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Modern homes are firmly closed, which is great for energy efficiency. But it also means your indoor air can be worse than the air outside. In reality, the EPA says it can be two to five times worse than outdoors. This could be problematic since we spend about 90% of our time inside.

There are many factors that can lead to poor indoor air quality, including cleaning products and air fresheners. These might create headaches and exasperate allergies and asthma.

There’s a combination of steps you can take to improve your air quality. Some include better air filters, an air purification system or an ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light.

Not certain which option is right for your home? Our skilled technicians can perform an indoor air quality audit. Based off of our findings, we can then suggest the most fitting choice for your family’s distinct needs.

Keep on reading to discover more about the air quality products we sell.

Air Filtration

When comparing air filters, it’s important to review the MERV rating, or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This gauges how efficiently it filters air.

One of the most ordinary and most economical filters, flat fiberglass filters, are rated between 1 and 4 on the MERV scale. Pleated filters are slightly better, graded between 8 and 12.

We recommend buying at minimum MERV 13, for example the HC13 Media Air Cleaner, for the best outcome. This filter gives fresher air while lowering energy needs.

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are deemed the gold standard in air filtration, as they’re typically in use in hospitals. They’re effective at capturing 99.97–99.99% of indoor pollutants, such as pollen, pet dander and smoke.

Ahead of getting a better filter, contact us at 541-238-2797. Our experts can help you select the right solution for your equipment.

Air Purification

Lennox provides some of the greatest air purification units you can purchase. PureAir™ S and Healthy Climate™ PureAir Air Purification Systems provide hospital-grade filtration while managing all categories of indoor air contaminants.

These powerful units can wipe out:

  • 99.9% of allergens, like pollen, dust and pet dander.
  • 95% of bacteria-sized particles, like ones that cause strep throat.
  • 50% of VOCs and odors within 24 hours.

UV Germicidal Lights

A UV germicidal light is added within your HVAC equipment. Its penetrating rays eliminate bacteria and mold within seconds.

If your family has allergies or asthma, this equipment could deliver relief. Especially if you are in a humid climate where bacteria and mold flourish.

This light also provides an additional perk for your comfort system. It may help it work for a greater period of time and operate more efficiently, since it keeps the internal parts clean.

Our air quality engineers suggest using one of these lights with an upgraded filter, such as our Carbon Clean 16® Media Air Cleaner, for the best outcome. This filter delivers industry-leading MERV 16 filtration plus carbon-coated fibers to remove particles from your house’s air. It does all of this without decreasing your HVAC unit’s airflow.

Whole-Home Humidifiers

Having balanced humidity in your residence could help keep your family from getting sick during the winter. It can assist with sore throats, flaky skin and chapped lips, among further cold weather irritations.

If you aren’t sure of what your house’s humidity level is, we’ll figure that out while we do your indoor air quality audit. While the range fluctuates based on outdoor temperatures, HVAC professionals generally suggest keeping it between 40–60 percent.

You can achieve this optimal range by using a whole-home humidifier. This unit usually functions with your furnace or air handler to provide optimum humidity across your home. Some units, like the Healthy Climate® Whole-Home Power Humidifier, have an included fan to circulate humidity when your heating unit isn’t running.

Turn to the Professionals for Your Indoor Air Quality Requirements

At Tri County Climate Control LLC, we’re passionate about making your residence more comfortable. That’s why we sell Lennox air quality options, which are the most comprehensive solution you can buy.

We’re also more than merely your heating and cooling company. We’re concerned about the health of you and your household. That’s why we’re taking additional precautions when we visit your house.

To learn more about our air quality equipment, get in touch with us at 541-238-2797 or contact us online. Our skilled staff can also handle any apprehension you might have with a pro visiting your home now.

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*Based on in-duct testing that shows Healthy Climate® filters reduce airflow restriction. Greater restriction of airflow creates a greater load on a unit’s fan motor, increasing energy consumption.