We spend a great deal inside our houses. In fact, an Environmental Protection Agency survey found Americans spend about 90 percent of their lives inside.

Assume indoor air is cleaner? Reconsider that. Indoor air pollutant levels are often two to five times greater than outdoor air pollution levels, according to the EPA. This can create severe consequences to your health. Jergens Heating & Air can make your home’s air fresher and cleaner with our indoor air quality (IAQ) equipment.

Better indoor air quality could help you stay healthier and make your HVAC equipment last longer.

Jergens Heating & Air has several ways to fight pollution indoors. We’re Experts in achieving the most ideal indoor air quality for your home.

We can help you identify the differences between each kind of whole-home air cleaner, purifier and filter.

• HEPA filters—pull out 99.97 percent of pollution; often installed in hospitals. Know how effective your filter is by checking its MERV rating.
• Media air cleaners—up to 40 times more efficient than a standard air filter.
• Electronic air cleaners—uses electrically charged, washable filters to reduce pollutants.

These systems use strong UV rays to kill bacteria, mold and viruses, reducing pathogen exposure and limiting the spread of infections. The light can clean your home’s air, ductwork and heating/cooling equipment. They are capable of reducing the concentration of airborne microorganisms by 50 percent within as little as 45 minutes.

A whole-home humidifier can cut down on respiratory sickness and allergy and asthma symptoms. It can also eliminate static and stop dry air damage to your things.

A whole-home dehumidifier can protect against mold and mildew while enhancing comfort.

Putting in a ventilation system to your home can keep indoor air from becoming stagnant and manage humidity levels.