You hear about UV light and its ability to kill germs and viruses, but what IS an EnviroAire IAQ UV system? 

Spring is in the air, which calls for spring cleaning! But, did you know spring cleaning requires much more than organizing? To learn more, take a look at these 3 spring cleaning tips to help improve your indoor air quality!

Spring cleaning done well can do wonders for your indoor air. From properly clearing dust and particles to maintaining your home comfort system, your indoor air will be ready to take on the warm weather ahead! To ensure your indoor air quality improves this spring season, consider these three spring cleaning tips. 

1. Dust And Vacuum

Your HVAC system can collect dust and debris rather quickly. Not only does dusting and vacuuming help to reduce dust and particles in your home, but it also increases the efficiency of your HVAC system. In turn, this will help to improve your indoor air quality, allowing you to have cleaner air in your home.

2. Think Green

When it comes to cleaning products, fragrance equals chemicals. That fresh citrus scent we all associate with a clean home is just masking the harmful substances underneath. In order to improve your indoor air quality while spring cleaning, opt for fragrance-free or unscented cleaning products. The last thing you want is to unknowingly pollute your indoor air with chemicals in the products you’re using to clean with!

3. Clean Your A/C Unit

During the warmer months of the year, it’s important to cleanse your outdoor unit before relying on the A/C daily, mainly because it has likely been dormant for months. Make sure to clean the outdoor unit of any leaves or debris. Also, consider regular preventative HVAC maintenance, which helps extend the life of your HVAC system!

To learn more about improving your indoor air quality, contact one of our IAQ experts today! 

Here are 4 reasons why you should have F.H. Furr clean your air ducts

Here are the differences between a whole-home fan powered humidifier vs. a whole-home bypass humidifier

Humidity plays a huge role in the comfort of your home and family. Most experts say anywhere between 30-60% humidity is acceptable in a home environment, yet many homes can be four times below the recommended level! 

Are you noticing cold-like symptoms that won’t quit, static electricity, and damage to your home? Overly dry air absorbs essential moisture from your body and items in your home, causing an array of problems!

Here are a few signs that you might be experiencing a lack of moisture or humidity in your home:

• Health issues – Many studies show that the activity level of viruses increases as temperatures and humidity levels decrease. Low humidity levels in your home increase your chances of getting sick. If you’re experiencing symptoms like dry skin, nosebleeds, and a sore throat, you’re likely suffering from low humidity. People living with Asthma will also notice an increase in their usual symptoms. 
• Static electricity – Everyone hates static! If your home is low on moisture, it can cause dry skin, clothing clings, and even an electrical charge through your hair. Electrical problems also make static electricity dangerous and harmful.
• Damages to your home – When the air is too dry, your home’s wood flooring and furniture are susceptible to warping, splitting, and even cracking. If you notice that your floors are making additional noise during the dry season or you see visible cracks in your walls and ceilings, you need to consider a boost in your humidity levels!

At F.H. Furr, our knowledgeable and certified technicians continuously train to handle your home’s humidity levels, and they can install a whole-home humidifier that works for you! 

Unlike portable humidifiers that you might use for one room, whole-home humidifiers provide moisture throughout the entire home, creating a more comfortable, healthy, and safe environment! Don’t hesitate to give us a call! We can find a whole-home humidifier that is perfect for your family’s needs! 

In order to prevent unhealthy air from circulation throughout your home, a duct cleaning is your next move for healthy, breathable air!

You don’t have to know all about HVAC to recognize the importance of your home’s air quality. If you suffer from allergies, asthma, or illness, you might have poor indoor air quality! For those of you who can’t stand that musty, choking feeling, let us educate you on one of the prime culprits of poor indoor air: your air ducts! Yes, the ducts that circulate hot and cool air in your home can cause all sorts of breathing problems. Read on to find out how a duct cleaning from F.H. Furr could turn your indoor air from nay to YAY! 

So, How Does Duct Cleaning Work?

F.H. Furr uses NADCA’s certified cleaning process with two key components:

1. Break Contaminants Loose: Properly cleaning HVAC systems requires removing the sources of contamination. Source removal begins with using one or more agitation devices designed to loosen contaminants from the surface within the duct system.
2. Collect Contaminants: The entire HVAC ductwork system is under continuous negative pressure (vacuum) to prevent the spread of contaminants. This allows very fine particles to be removed from the system as they become airborne, ensuring that they are not released into the living space when the system is turned on after the cleaning. 

What Can I Do Between Cleanings? 

1. Change your filters every three months; if your filters seem to get dirtier quicker, you may want to change them more frequently. 
2. Dust and vacuum regularly. 
3. When undergoing any construction that produces dust and debris, seal off the registers, and do not operate your HVAC system until after the dust and debris are gone.

At F.H. Furr, your safety and comfort are important to us. Keeping your air ducts clean will protect your family from airborne allergens and harmful pollutants and will help keep your HVAC system working at peak efficiency, saving you money each month! Schedule a duct cleaning with one of our expert Indoor Air Quality technicians today!

2022 is here! It’s the perfect time to revisit your goals and brainstorm how to get cleaner indoor air for the year ahead!

Starting New Year’s with health resolutions is iconic and imperative. Everyone wants to start with exercising, eating fresh, but no one thinks about breathing clean air! We’re here to tell you clean air is important and should be a part of your new year’s resolutions. To get you started, here are 3 simple ways to transform your home’s indoor air quality:

1. Change Your Air Filter Regularly 

Your air filter has the important job of acting as a barrier between you and exposure to harmful indoor air pollutants. It’s essential to replace your air filter at least once every three months, as you would be surprised how quickly it can become clogged when exposed to allergens and bacteria, especially during the winter months. 

2. Clean Regularly 

Use a microfiber cloth to wipe any dust away from ceiling fans, air registers, and other surfaces in your home. You should also take a look inside your ductwork. If you see dirt, dust, or debris, it’s probably a good idea to call a professional to clean the ductwork. You should also vacuum regularly and wash frequently used blankets.

3. Use Natural Air Freshener Alternatives 

Many of us are eager to burn festive candles before and after the holidays. However, candles can do more harm than good. Candle pollution not only discolors the walls, ceilings, and contents of a home, it can also contaminate your system’s ductwork. Aerosol air fresheners are just as harmful. They often have volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are toxic to breathe in. Instead of using synthetic commercial air fresheners with poisonous chemicals, try a natural alternative, such as an essential oil diffuser or simmer pot! You can use winter scents, such as pine, cinnamon, and cranberry. You’ll save money and keep your indoor air quality at a healthier level.

For more tips and advice on improving your indoor air quality in 2022, contact one of our expect IAQ technicians today! We have a variety of products and services to ensure cleaner indoor air. 

There are tons of Indoor Air Quality products on the market and we are here to tell which ones are the best!

No matter how often you clean, there’s a good chance your home has at least some level of indoor air pollution. Pollen, dust, dirt, cleaning chemicals, mold, and bacteria are just a few of the pollutants that can float around your home. While you can’t see most of these contaminants, you may still be experiencing their negative effects. That’s why it’s important to invest in some good indoor air quality products!

Not sure what to buy? We’ve got you covered! Since 2021 is coming to an end, we thought we would take this opportunity to tell you which Indoor Air Quality products made it to the top of our list this year! 

1. EnviroAire UV Whole Home In-Duct Air Purification System

This product uses germicidal UV-C light waves, along with technology similar to the catalytic converter on your car’s exhaust. The UV-C light reacts with titanium and carbon to effectively capture and disintegrate contaminants, leaving only harmless water vapor and CO2 that can be released back into your home’s air. Unlike other UV purification products, the EnviroAire UV Whole Home In-Duct Air Purification System is twice as powerful, and can reduce up to 99.9% of the debris in your home’s air!

2. EnviroAire Media Air Cleaners

Unlike traditional air filters, EnviroAire IAQ Media Air Cleaners are designed to perform at a much finer filtration rate, greatly maximizing your clean-air potential, while capturing sub-micron contaminants that other filters leave behind. EnviroAire IAQ Media Air Cleaners boast high efficiency ratings to help ensure the smooth operation of your HVAC system, saving you money on future repairs. EnviroAire offers two different Media Air Cleaners:

1” Polarized Media Air Cleaner

The 1″ Polarized-Media Air Cleaner utilizes a combination of low static pressure and a polarized media pad to attract and capture toxic sub-micron contaminants and VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds), preventing them from entering your home’s air flow through the HVAC system.

5” Media Air Cleaner

The 5″ air cleaner features a steel cabinet where the media filter is stored, it is versatile when it comes to installation, and is compatible with systems from the basement to the attic! While it’s made to remove pollutants from the air in your home, it also protects your HVAC system, making it more efficient and extending its life. This heavy-duty filter has more than 9 times the filtration of a 1″ air cleaner. 

3. EnviroAire Whole Home Humidifiers

Installing an EnviroAire Whole Home Humidifier means you’ll be able to add just the right amount of moisture to your home’s air. It will improve the overall health of your family and your home, as dry air lowers your body’s immunity, dries out your skin, eyes, and nose, and eventually cracks wood furnishings and floors in your home. EnviroAire offers two different Whole Home Humidifiers: 

– Bypass Whole Home Humidifier

This humidifier utilizes the existing air handler to direct humidified air to every room in the home. This particular product is ideal for homes up to 4,000 square feet.

– Power Whole Home Humidifier

This humidifier has a quiet built-in fan that works independently of the furnace blower. It pulls heated air directly from the furnace of the air handler blower to move air through a water panel. 

At F.H. Furr, we recommend using EnviroAire IAQ products because of the many health benefits they provide for your home and family. Experience a safer, healthier indoor air environment and call us to install EnviroAire IAQ products in your home today and start breathing the cleanest air of your life!

Looking to have friends and family over for the holidays? You’ll want to be sure that your indoor air quality is in good condition for your guests! 

When preparing your home for holiday guests, you may only think about cleaning your carpet, bathrooms, and other surfaces. But, in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your holiday festivities, you need clean air! Here are 3 benefits of getting your ducts cleaned before the holidays:

1. Increases The Efficiency Of Your Heater

When you have guests over, you may keep your home a little warmer or run the heater more often than you would if you were at work all day. Unfortunately, this will cause your energy bill to increase. Luckily, duct cleaning can help you better distribute heat throughout your home by removing the dust and debris in your air ducts. Better air distribution will reduce the time the heater needs to be on, ultimately lowering your energy bill.

2. Removes Unpleasant Odors In Your Home

No one wants a smelly home when guests are over! Foul odors can be difficult to completely remove from your home because the scents still remain in your air ducts and will spread around your home when you turn on the air conditioner or heater. A duct cleaning will help remove all unwanted smells, making your home smell fresh and clean for your holiday gathering.

3. Reduces The Amount Of Dust In Your Home

Lastly, having your ducts cleaned before guests arrive for the holidays will help reduce the dust in your home. Removing dust will make your home look and feel cleaner for longer. Additionally, your friends and family with allergies or asthma will thank you, as dust can trigger their symptoms to worsen. 

Are you interested in refreshing your indoor air quality before your holiday guests come knocking on your door? Call on our expert Indoor Air Quality Technicians today!