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Indoor Air Quality services in Baldwin County

At Comfort Services, we know that true home comfort goes beyond temperature. Did you know the air inside your home can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside? As your trusted HVAC experts in Baldwin County, we provide the comprehensive solutions you need to breathe cleaner, healthier air year-round in Gulf Shores, Foley, Orange Beach, and surrounding areas.

We don't just fix ACs and furnaces; we create healthy living environments. Call us today for the service, satisfaction, and clean-air comfort your family deserves.

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Why Your Indoor Air Quality Matters

Along the Alabama Gulf Coast, humidity, pollen, dust, and moisture are constant factors that affect your home's air. Poor indoor air quality can contribute to:

  • Allergy & Asthma Symptoms: Increased dust mites, pollen, and pet dander.
  • Persistent Odors: Stale air, cooking smells, and moisture-related issues.
  • System Inefficiency: Clogged coils and filters force your HVAC system to work harder.
  • Humidity Problems: Excessive moisture leading to potential mold and mildew growth.

We offer professional testing and customized solutions to target the exact contaminants in your home

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Our Professional IAQ Solutions

Comfort Services installs and maintains a variety of industry-leading IAQ products to treat different types of air pollutants.

Whole-House Air Filtration & Purification

Standard HVAC filters only catch large particles. We install whole-house air purifiers and high-efficiency filters (like MERV 16) that capture up to 99% of airborne particles, including bacteria, viruses, pet dander, and mold spores. These systems work seamlessly with your existing furnace or AC unit.

Humidity Control Solutions

Excess humidity is the single biggest IAQ problem in coastal Alabama homes and condos. Too much moisture creates the perfect environment for mold and mildew. We install whole-house dehumidifiers that connect directly to your ductwork to maintain optimal humidity levels (ideally 30%-50%), protecting your health and your property.

UV Air Sanitizers (Germicidal Lights)

For biological contaminants like germs, viruses, and mold spores that circulate through your HVAC system, we recommend installing UV germicidal lights. These lights are installed inside your air handler or ductwork and use ultraviolet energy to sterilize airborne pathogens and prevent mold from growing on the indoor coil.

Ventilation & Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)

Modern, well-sealed homes often trap polluted indoor air. Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) bring fresh air from outside while simultaneously exhausting stale indoor air. Critically, ERVs transfer energy (temperature and humidity) between the outgoing and incoming air streams, allowing you to enjoy fresh air without sacrificing the efficiency of your AC or heating. 

Schedule Your Air Quality Assessment

Ready to stop worrying about what you're breathing? Comfort Services offers professional IAQ testing and consultation to identify specific issues in your home. Our team will provide you with a customized plan to clean and purify your indoor air effectively.

Take the first step toward a healthier home! Contact Comfort Services today at 251-250-0232 to schedule your Indoor Air Quality consultation in Baldwin County.

FAQs

Indoor Air Quality FAQs

People tend to focus on keeping cool in the summer and warm in the winter, but indoor air quality is often overlooked. Here are some common questions we hear on this important topic.

High humidity is the biggest air quality challenge in Baldwin County. When indoor humidity levels exceed $60\%$, your home becomes the perfect environment for mold, mildew, dust mites, and bacteria to thrive.

  • Whole-house dehumidification is essential because it removes excess moisture from the air, preventing mold growth, reducing musty odors, and protecting your home's structure and furnishings.

  • We install whole-house dehumidifiers that work seamlessly with your existing HVAC system to maintain the ideal humidity range of 40%-55%.

UV Germicidal Lights (or UV air purifiers) are highly effective at neutralizing biological contaminants, which are a major concern for IAQ.

The ultraviolet energy from the bulb sterilizes airborne pathogens and viruses as they pass through your ductwork. Most critically for coastal homes, UV lights are typically installed inside the air handler to prevent mold and mildew from growing on the cool, damp evaporator coil, a common source of system contamination.

While your AC filter needs to be checked monthly, most standard 1-inch filters should be changed every 30 to 90 days. However, the frequency depends on the filter type (MERV rating) and household factors (pets, smoking, allergies).

For optimal IAQ and to reduce allergens, we recommend upgrading to a high-efficiency pleated filter (MERV 11 or higher). These filters capture smaller particles, such as pet dander and pollen, without restricting your system's airflow, keeping your air cleaner and your unit running smoothly.

Absolutely. The air quality that harms your health also harms your equipment:

  • Dust and Dirt: A high amount of airborne particulate matter clogs the evaporator coil (the indoor coil). A dirty coil loses its ability to transfer heat efficiently, forcing the compressor to run longer and harder.
  • Moisture/Mold: Excessive moisture can accelerate corrosion on metal parts and lead to mold growth inside the air handler.

By investing in IAQ solutions like purifiers and dehumidifiers, you are protecting your health and extending the life and efficiency of your expensive Gulf Shores heating and air conditioning unit.

An ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) is a dedicated system that brings fresh outdoor air into your home while simultaneously exhausting stale indoor air.

Who needs one? Owners of modern, tightly sealed homes or condos in Orange Beach who want fresh air without throwing away the conditioned air they already paid to heat or cool. The ERV recovers a significant portion of the heat/cool energy and humidity before it leaves the home, making it an energy-efficient way to ensure constant fresh air circulation.