Whole-home Air Purifiers
Whole-home Air Purifiers | Ventilation and Air Quality | Heating and Air Conditioning | Calhoun
Enjoy every room of your Calhoun home with crisp, clean air delivered by HEP’s whole-home air purifiers and expertly balanced heating and cooling systems. Our certified technicians design, install, and maintain integrated solutions that quietly remove allergens, odors, and airborne contaminants while keeping temperatures exactly where you want them. From energy-efficient HVAC tune-ups to cutting-edge purification technology, we tailor each service to your family’s needs so you can breathe easy all year long.
When you choose HEP, you’re choosing proven experience in ventilation and air quality, backed by fast response times and honest, upfront pricing. Schedule your in-home assessment today and discover how simple it is to protect your health, lower utility bills, and feel total comfort—every season, every day.
FAQs
What pollutants can a whole-home air purifier remove in a typical Calhoun residence?
Modern whole-home air purifiers are designed to trap or neutralize a broad range of indoor contaminants common in Northwest Georgia, including pollen and ragweed spores, pet dander, mold spores, fine dust, smoke particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household cleaners or paints, and many bacteria and viruses. Models that combine a high-MERV or true HEPA media filter with activated carbon and optional UV-C lights offer the most comprehensive protection.
How does a whole-home air purifier connect to my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
Instead of sitting in one room like a portable unit, a whole-home purifier is installed in the return-air plenum or supply ductwork of your forced-air HVAC system. All the air your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner circulates passes through the purifier before being distributed to each register. This single installation treats every conditioned space in the house, uses the blower you already have, and requires no extra floor space or electrical outlet.
Will a whole-home purifier really help with allergies, asthma, and viruses such as COVID-19?
Yes—provided the purifier is properly sized and uses the right technology. High-efficiency media filters (MERV 13–16) can capture 90–98 percent of particles in the 0.3–1 micron range, which includes most allergens and many virus-carrying droplets. True HEPA (99.97 percent at 0.3 microns) is even more effective, and UV-C germicidal lamps mounted inside the HVAC cabinet can inactivate many airborne pathogens the filter doesn’t catch. For asthma sufferers, removing irritants like dust mites and VOCs often results in noticeable symptom relief within days.
How much maintenance does a whole-home air purifier require, and who should do it?
Maintenance is straightforward: 1) Replace the media or HEPA filter every 6–12 months, depending on usage, local pollen counts, and whether you have pets. 2) If the unit uses activated carbon, change the carbon cartridge at the same interval to keep odor control effective. 3) UV-C lamps typically need replacement once every 1–2 years to maintain germicidal output. Most homeowners can handle filter changes themselves, but annual HVAC tune-ups by a licensed Calhoun technician ensure the blower, coils, and purifier remain clean and efficient.
Will running a whole-home air purifier raise my energy bills?
Only marginally. The purifier relies on the HVAC blower you already operate, so there is no separate fan motor drawing power. A high-efficiency filter can add a small static pressure drop, but today’s variable-speed blowers adjust automatically, usually increasing electricity consumption by less than 1–3 percent. Because cleaner coils and ducts improve heat-transfer and airflow, many homeowners see no net change—or even a slight reduction—in heating and cooling costs.
Are there rebates or incentives in Calhoun for improving indoor air quality?
Yes. Certain ENERGY STAR-qualified air cleaning systems may be eligible for federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, and Georgia Power often offers limited-time rebates for high-efficiency HVAC upgrades that include advanced filtration. In Gordon County, some utility co-ops provide low-interest financing for whole-home comfort improvements. Our office tracks current programs and will handle the paperwork so you receive every dollar you’re entitled to.