Improve Your Lakewood Ranch Home's Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

We spend a significant amount of time indoors, especially in Florida. Yet, indoor air can often be more polluted than outdoor air, containing dust, allergens, mold spores, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and more. Improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in your Lakewood Ranch home is crucial for your family's health and comfort.

Reliable Air Conditioning and Heating offers solutions to help you breathe easier:

Common Indoor Air Pollutants:

• Particulates: Dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, bacteria, viruses.
• VOCs: Gases emitted from cleaning supplies, paints, furniture, air fresheners, and building materials.
• Biological Contaminants: Mold, mildew, bacteria encouraged by humidity.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO): A dangerous gas produced by fuel-burning appliances (if malfunctioning).

How Reliable Air Improves Your IAQ:

We go beyond basic heating and cooling, offering solutions tailored to address specific IAQ concerns in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Sarasota:

1. High-Efficiency Air Filters: Upgrading from standard 1-inch filters to high-MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) media air filters captures significantly more microscopic particles. We can help select and install the right filter or air cleaner for your system.
2. Air Purifiers: Whole-home air purification systems integrate with your HVAC system to actively remove or neutralize pollutants. Options include:
   • UV Air Purifiers: Use ultraviolet light to kill bacteria, viruses, and mold spores as air passes through the system. Reduces biological contaminants.
   • HEPA Filtration Systems: High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters capture extremely small particles.
3. Humidity Control: Florida's humidity can promote mold growth. We install whole-home dehumidifiers to maintain optimal humidity levels (typically 30-50%), enhancing comfort and inhibiting mold. In rare cases, a humidifier might be needed during dry winter periods.
4. Duct Cleaning & Sealing: Clean ducts reduce circulating dust, while sealed ducts prevent pollutants from being drawn into your airstream (as discussed previously).
5. Ventilation Solutions: Introducing controlled fresh air can dilute indoor pollutants. Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) bring in fresh air while minimizing energy loss.

Breathe Healthier with Reliable Air:

Our commitment at Reliable Air Conditioning and Heating includes ensuring the air you breathe is clean and healthy. Our expert technicians provide honest assessments of your IAQ needs and recommend effective solutions with uncompromised quality.

Concerned about your home's air quality? Contact Reliable Air Conditioning and Heating to discuss IAQ solutions for your Lakewood Ranch home.