Indoor Air Quality
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Indoor air quality is vital for every home, particularly for families dealing with asthma, allergies, or respiratory sensitivities. EPA studies show that the air inside modern, energy-efficient homes is often ten times more polluted than the air outside. Because today's homes are built "tight" to save energy, they often trap harmful pollutants inside. This includes Radon and CO2 leaching into the home, as well as gas-emitting chemicals used to make carpeting, drapery, household cleaners, and furniture. Additionally, families often deal with airborne pollutants such as pollen, viruses, dust, and dust mites, alongside damp areas that can breed mold, mildew, and other microbes. At DG Heating & Cooling, we don't just move air, we clean, balance, and refresh it through a variety of specialized solutions.
Recommended Indoor Air Quality Products
AprilAire HydroCore™ Series Humidifiers
Proper humidity is the foundation of home comfort, especially during dry Wisconsin winters. The AprilAire 720 and the new HydroCore™ Series Humidifiers represent the pinnacle of evaporative humidification by delivering up to 21 gallons of moisture per day while using 60% less wastewater than older models. Beyond preventing dry skin and respiratory irritation, these systems protect your home’s investment by keeping hardwood floors and wood furnishings from cracking. Maintenance is also simpler than ever, featuring an innovative water panel cartridge that can be swapped out in under 60 seconds. |
iWave-R Residential Air Purifier
As the world’s first self-cleaning, needlepoint bipolar ionization system, the iWave-R provides an active approach to air purification. Once installed in your ductwork, it releases positive and negative ions that kill pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and mold while neutralizing odors from pets and cooking. This process also causes microscopic dust particles to clump together, making them large enough for your air filter to finally catch. Best of all, the iWave-R is a "set it and forget it" solution with a patented self-cleaning cycle and no replacement parts required for the life of the device. |
Honeywell Whole-Home Dehumidification
When summer humidity makes your home feel muggy, a Honeywell Whole-Home Dehumidifier works alongside your air conditioner to remove up to 90 pints of moisture per day. Maintaining humidity below 50% is the most effective way to prevent the growth of mold and mildew in basements and crawlspaces. Because dry air feels naturally cooler, these systems allow you to set your thermostat higher and save on cooling costs without sacrificing comfort. Unlike portable units, these systems are integrated into your HVAC and drain automatically, so there are never any heavy tanks to empty. |
Fantech ATMO Fresh Air Appliances
For modern, airtight homes, the Fantech ATMO Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV/ERV) act as the "lungs" of your house. These systems exhaust stale indoor air and replace it with fresh, filtered outdoor air to keep CO2 levels low and remove indoor pollutants. To maximize efficiency, the ATMO recovers up to 75% of the energy from the air being exhausted and uses it to pre-condition the incoming fresh air. This ensures your home remains perfectly ventilated and energy-efficient, helping to lower your utility bills while providing a constant stream of fresh air. |
Ready to Breathe Easier?
Don’t settle for stagnant or polluted indoor air. Contact Dave and the team at DG Heating & Cooling today for a professional consultation to determine which indoor air quality solution is right for your Racine or Kenosha home.
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