Our heat pump was installed around 2001 and the duct work was replaced also. I know the duct work needs to be cleaned badly,especially since we have 6 pets and we smoke. I had a specialist come out today and give me an estimate and the total was $5000!! The price included cleaning and sealing the duct work, installing an electrostatic filter, a dehumidifier in the crawl space, and installing an UV light filter. I read an article that the UV filter only works for fungi, mold spores and doesn't actually clean the air.I change the air filter every 4-6 weeks and air the house out as often as possible. I was just wondering if there were any cheaper solutions to improving the air quality. We do have an air purifier but it only covers one room at a time.
If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thanks!How to improve air quality inside?No quick easy answer without looking at your situation.
General answers:
-Make sure your ductwork is properly sealed, very important in crawlspaces and attics.
-A good pleated filter is a minimum. Do not buy standard fiberglass filters.
-Get 3 prices, talk to friends and check out online references. Please understand IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) is a real cash cow for HVAC business.
-UV lights do not filter the air, however the mold spores and fungi do make a large impact on IAQ and allergy sufferers.
Personally I am not a fan of the electrostatic filters.
Getting a qualified, trustworthy contractor out will help you more than a bunch of opinions from people not looking at your exact situation.
Good Luck How to improve air quality inside?Dampness in the air causes mold etc... If you can use something like damp rid in your closets etc... it helps cut back on the mildew smell that may build up.
A comparable item is usually available in the every thing for a dollar stores. It is a plastic container with white beads that absorb moisture. When the moisture is absorbed the water goes to the bottom of the container. They may be called %26quot;power moisture absorbent%26quot; or a similar name.
I have a fan that draws the dust into a filter. It was a deal, two in a package for ten dollars a few years back. The down fall, filters were to be used in them. So being an item on close out I had to find another rout for filters. So I recycle dryer sheets to collect the dust. They work great and improve the air.
A more expensive solution is a humidifier/dehumidifier. You have the option to put the moisture in the air, or take the moisture out of the air. Depending on the area you live, and the time of year.How to improve air quality inside?go to Icynene.com
