Air Quality

Indoor air quality (IAQ) can have an important impact on your health as indoor air can be 5x more polluted than outside air. Your air ducts and heating and cooling equipment could be housing and spreading bacteria, virus, mold, dust mites, pet dander, and more. But don't panic. Update Heating and Cooling Services has the solutions to make your home's air safer and healthier. Call us today at 815-463-0333 to schedule an appointment to discuss which solutions will best fit your home.

Ventilate! is one of the best ways to get Air Quality

This may sound simple but it’s actually key to improving your indoor air quality. Opening doors and windows or installing a ventilation system will let fresh, clean air into the home and flush out all those indoor pollutants such as fumes from cleaning products, gases emitted from paint/carpet/etc (these are called VOCs), carbon dioxide, airborne allergens, smoke and odours from cooking and so on. Of course, you don’t always want to ventilate your home! An excellent example of when to keep the doors and windows closed is when the outdoor air is worse than inside (smoky, lots of cars outside, etc).

Choosy Healthy Paints and Finishes for good Air Quality

As anyone will tell you, it can be headache inducing or worse to live in a home that’s being painted, or that is having the floor stained or finished, thanks to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contained within standard paints and finishes. The solution here is to look for natural paint or paints and finishes that are classified as being low fume or low VOC. If this isn’t possible, try not to live in your home for the first few days after painting or finishing and be sure to air it out as much as possible.

Be Cautious of Your Cleaning Products for good Air Quality

One of the biggest sources for indoor air pollutants is actually the cleaning products that you use. Just think of what an average home uses – disinfectants, detergents, deodorisers, waxes, polishes, and cleaning agents and so on. These all emit fumes and harmful chemicals that can upset the health of the people living inside. At an absolute minimum, you should ensure that your windows and doors are wide open to let the fumes dissipate. Ideally though, you will use low fume or low VOC alternatives or even better, go natural with your cleaning products, such as using vinegar and bi carb. It’s not much more work at all, and they clean just as well if not better than the commercial alternatives!

Get Rid of Mould and Mildew for good Air Quality

A huge health hazard in the home is the presence of mould and mildew, which especially loves wet, dark areas. Mould and mildew can cause respiratory problems and other illnesses and it also just plain looks terrible. Get rid of it and you may find that you all perk up instantly! Use a solution of bleach and water or mould killer or for a natural alternative, clove oil works well. To stop the mould coming back, be sure to address the moisture issues that cause it to grow in the first place.

Keep Track of Pets for good Air Quality

Pets are part of the family so it’s only natural that they spend time indoors! However, you may find that they’re soon shedding all over everything, and generally leaving a mess. Use a good vacuum cleaner to pick up all the fluff and hair and to remove dander (a potential allergen) from carpets and upholstery. Also make sure to bathe your pets regularly and to groom them outside as much as possible.

Humidity Control

Humidity control helps protect comfort and productivity by removing humidity without over cooling rooms, preventing growth of molds and bacteria, and controlling the spread of allergens.

Sanuvox R Max

This UV air purifier and odor remover represents a revolution in air purification. Its patented design gives it a boost in efficiency while allowing it to reduce higher levels of airborne contaminants. Its onboard LCD display provides all the information homeowners need in one place.

Installed into the supply or return plenum, this product’s proprietary process maximizes contact time between your air and the UV light. It’s designed to quickly purify homes of up to 4000 square feet while reducing lingering odors in the process.

When it comes to providing superior air quality in New Lenox, the Sanuvox R Max is hard to beat.

Saber Pro Wireless 24V Air Quality Products

When microbial growths (biofilm) cover a coil, it acts like glue, trapping dirt and bacteria in your air conditioner. Over time, this build-up begins to smell and makes it difficult for the system to operate efficiently. Fortunately, there’s an alternative to regular and costly coil cleanings.

Installed on the unit’s evaporator coil, the Saber Pro uses UV to keep biofilms from forming inside your equipment. This ensures it continues to operate at peak efficiency, saving you electricity and preventing airborne odors in the process.

When it comes to providing superior air quality in New Lenox, the Sanuvox R Max is hard to beat.

Reme Halo is not just a conventional UV lamp. This is due not only to its innovative design, but also its ability to actively improve your home’s air quality. Most UV purifiers are either passive or ineffective at meaningfully reducing contaminants. That’s why Reme designed this system to do more. One of its added features, for instance, produces low levels of hydrogen peroxide that circulates through your HVAC system and air conditioned spaces. This helps reduce the level of odor, viruses, and bacteria both in your ducts and on frequently touched services.

For the environmentally conscious who care about the ozone, you’ll want to take a look at the REME HALO-LED. When compared to its predecessor, this new system is more efficient and designed to last up to 2.5 times longer. It’s also verified as a zero-ozone product.

With this system, you get the same proactive air treatment found in the REME HALO but with added enhancements. This system’s UV-C LED light now turns on and off with your blower and features a washable ceramic catalyst.