Whole House Air Purifiers

What is a Whole House Air Purifier?

A whole house air purifier is a device that connects to your HVAC system to clean or purify the air in your entire home. They can reduce odors, allergens, pet dander, dust, viruses, mold, pollen, fungi, bacteria and other airborne pollutants.

For more than 100 years, germicidal UV light has been used to sanitize medical equipment and more. In a home HVAC system, LED and UV lights are used to improve indoor air quality. They’re installed inside the ductwork, where they kill germs and bacteria in the air as it passes through. HVAC UV lights can provide relief for allergies and asthma by killing mold, bacteria, fungus and other microbes in the air.

High Quality HVAC Air Purifiers

REME-HALO™ LED In-Duct Air Purifier

Mike Watson Heating and Cooling is proud to offer the HALO-LED™ in-duct whole home air purifier. This advanced air purification system uses ionized oxidizers to destroy pollutants at their source, rather than waiting for them to travel through your HVAC system. This innovative solution uses “friendly oxidizers” that become hydrogen and oxygen after they oxidize pollutants.

• Residential and commercial use
• Eliminate “sick building syndrome”
• Kills 99% of germs within 3 feet from sneezes
• Kills mold and bacteria
• Kills 99% of surface viruses
• Reduces smoke, odors, VOCs and particulate

Types of Whole House Air Purifiers

There are different types of whole house air purifier filters and each provides a different level of filtration. Mike Watson Heating and Cooling will help you choose the best type of air filter for your home and then adjust your existing HVAC system to accommodate it.

Flat Filters

Most people are used to seeing flat furnace filters. They’re disposable and usually made from fiberglass or pleated paper. They typically need to be changed every month that you use your heating and cooling system, but some of the more expensive ones may last up to 3 months. While these are great at keeping large particles of dust and dirt out of your furnace and AC , they don’t block microorganisms or small contaminants.

Extended Media Filters

Extended media filters may look similar to flat filters, but they’re much thicker and contain more filtration material. This means they clean the air in your home better without blocking airflow. As a bonus, they only need to be changed one or two times a year. And if you’re looking for odor control, a carbon filter coating will absorb odors from the air as it passes through the filter. Because they’re wider than traditional 1-inch air filters, they’ll need to be professionally installed by a licensed HVAC technician like those at Mike Watson Heating and Cooling.

Electronic Filters

The next step up in filtration is an electronic air filter, which is sometimes referred to as an electrostatic filter. They work by using a high-voltage current to electrically charge particles as they pass through the filter. Then the particles are collected with a collector plate that has the opposite charge.

Electronic filters never need to be replaced. Simply use soapy water to clean the aluminum collector plates a few times a year. Keep in mind, an electronic filter must be connected to a 120-volt electrical outlet, so if there’s not already one near your HVAC system, you’ll need to factor adding one into the cost.

LED and Ultraviolet (UV) Filters

If you’re looking for a truly low-maintenance option, an LED or UV in-duct air purifier could be the answer. They use light to “scrub” the air as it passes through your home’s ductwork. Germicidal UV light is commonly used for sanitizing medical equipment. Once installed inside your home’s air ducts, the lights kill fungus, mold, bacteria and other microbes before they can be distributed throughout your home. They are installed by a licensed HVAC technician and the only maintenance required is changing the bulb every 2-3 years.

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