Indoor Air Quality in Elk Grove & Sacramento

Your HVAC system is your home's lungs

Every bit of air in your home passes through your heating and cooling system several times a day. That makes it the best place to clean that air.

Sacramento regularly ranks among the most challenging regions in the country for allergies, and smoke from California wildfires can push outdoor air quality into the unhealthy range for days or weeks at a time. A few smart upgrades to your system can make a real difference for your family, especially for kids, older adults, and anyone with asthma or allergies.

Common indoor air problems we solve

• Wildfire smokeSmoky smell and haze that gets inside.
• AllergiesPollen, pet dander, and dust mites.
• Constant dustSurfaces dusty a day after cleaning.
• Dry winter airDry skin, static, and scratchy throats.
• Musty odorsOften from a dirty coil or drain pan.
• Stale, stuffy roomsTight homes that need fresh air.

Solutions we offer

Better filtration

The single most effective upgrade for most homes. We can install a 4- or 5-inch media filter cabinet that holds a high-efficiency filter (up to MERV 13 or higher, depending on your system) without choking airflow. These filters capture far more fine particles, including smoke, than standard 1-inch filters, and they last much longer.

Whole-home air purifiers

Installed in your ductwork, these systems work alongside filtration to reduce airborne particles, odors, and some microbes throughout the whole house, quietly and without portable units in every room.

UV germicidal lights

Mounted near your indoor coil, UV lights help keep the coil and drain pan clean and free of mold growth. That helps with musty smells and keeps your system running efficiently.

Humidity control

Our winters can be surprisingly dry indoors once the heat is running. A whole-home humidifier adds just the right amount of moisture, which helps with comfort, static, and dry sinuses.

Fresh air ventilation

Newer, tighter homes can trap stale air, cooking odors, and moisture. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) bring in filtered fresh air while recovering energy from the outgoing air.

Duct cleaning and sealing

Leaky return ducts in a dusty attic can pull insulation fibers and dirt straight into your living space. Sealing those leaks is often the hidden fix for a dusty home. See our ductwork services.

Smoke season tips

• Keep windows and doors closed when the air quality index is high.
• Switch to a MERV 13 filter if your system can handle it, and check it weekly during heavy smoke.
• Set your thermostat fan to "On" to keep air moving through the filter.
• If your system has a fresh-air intake or economizer, ask us about closing it during smoke events.
• Consider a portable HEPA purifier for bedrooms as an extra layer of protection.