Indoor Air Quality
If you need improved indoor air it's time to call Calgary's trusted HVAC experts
Indoor Air Improvements
Orion Mechanical is Calgary's trusted home comfort experts. When your indoor air quality needs improving, we have a variety of options for you. We will carefully evaluate your families needs and design the perfect solution for you. Call us to book a home visit by one of our expert Home Comfort Advisors. Once you have chosen the IAQ product for your home, a date will be booked to install your product
It is estimated we spend up to 90% of our days indoors and that our indoor air is 2-5 times poorer quality than outdoors.
You may be concerned about the quality of the air quality in your Calgary home or you and your family may experience some of these symptoms as a result of poor air quality:
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Headaches
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Worsening of allergies
Asthma symptoms
Sinus congestion and irritation
Coughing and sneezing
Dizziness
Nausea
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What Can You Do?
Our qualified technicians can evaluate your ventilation system in your home and determine the best system based on your needs. There are avenues you can go when it comes to filtration and purification systems, ranging in price and efficiency.
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Indoor Air Testing
If you have concerns about your indoor air quality, let our qualified technicians complete a whole house indoor air quality test so your specific needs can be assessed and addressed. Your family will be able to sleep soundly at night knowing they are breathing quality air.
Indoor Air Quality Products
You can find some of the common Indoor Air Quality products below. Our technicians will evaluate and discuss some options for you and your family based on your needs.
Electronic Air Cleaners
This type of cleaner is best for homeowners that don’t want the cost of replacement filters. Some studies show that electronic air filters also kill viruses and bacteria more effectively, so might be useful in homes with small children and the elderly who are susceptible to illness.
Ultraviolet (UV) Lights
Currently UV lights are used for germicidal applications in hospitals, restaurants and grocery stores. As well, they have been shown effective in sterilizing
an HVAC system.
Media Air Filters
Media air filters are a good fit for homes with healthy inhabitants where there are fewer than three pets. The high-MERV or HEPA filters are a great choice to be used in homes in dry, dusty climates.
Whole House HEPA Filtration
Whole House HEPA filtration have 99.97% efficiency down to 0.3 microns. It can remove atmospheric and household dust, insecticide dust, mites, pollen, mold spores, fungi, bacteria, viruses, pet dander, cooking smoke and grease, tobacco smoke particles.
