Air-quality Solutions
Air-quality Solutions | Ventilation and Air Quality | Heating and Air Conditioning | Georgetown
Breathe easier in Georgetown with HEP’s specialized air-quality solutions—tailored to keep every room in your home or business feeling fresh, balanced, and comfortable all year long. Our certified technicians evaluate airflow patterns, identify hidden sources of dust, pollen, and excess humidity, then install or service cutting-edge filtration systems, smart thermostats, energy-efficient HVAC units, and whisper-quiet exhaust fans. From sealing leaky ductwork to integrating UV lights that neutralize airborne pathogens, we combine proven technology with hometown care to help you say goodbye to stuffy, stale interiors.
Whether you’re renovating a historic downtown storefront or fine-tuning the climate in a newly built Hill Country home, HEP delivers reliable ventilation and air quality upgrades that protect your health, reduce energy costs, and extend the life of your equipment. Call us today and discover why your Georgetown neighbors trust HEP for cleaner air and ultimate indoor comfort.
FAQs
Why is indoor air quality especially important for homes in Georgetown?
Georgetown’s hot, humid summers and mild, pollen-heavy spring seasons can trap moisture, allergens, and airborne pollutants inside well-insulated modern homes. Poor indoor air quality can aggravate asthma and allergies, increase the spread of viruses, and make HVAC equipment work harder. By addressing air quality, you protect your family’s health, reduce odors and dust, and help your heating and cooling system run more efficiently all year.
What air-quality solutions do you install or service, and how does each one work?
We design complete IAQ packages that can include: • High-efficiency, pleated or electrostatic air filters that capture particles as small as 0.3 microns. • Whole-home air purifiers with HEPA media or UV-C light that neutralize bacteria, viruses, and mold spores as air passes through your ductwork. • Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) that bring in fresh outdoor air while exhausting stale indoor air and transferring heat and humidity between the two streams to minimize energy loss. • Dedicated dehumidifiers/humidifiers that maintain the optimal 40-50 % indoor relative humidity. • Active carbon or photocatalytic filters that remove odors and chemical vapors (VOCs). We custom-size every device to your square footage and existing HVAC system so you enjoy continuous, whole-home coverage rather than relying on small portable units.
How often should I replace or clean my HVAC filter, and which type is best for Georgetown conditions?
With Georgetown’s higher pollen counts and construction dust from rapid development, we recommend inspecting your filter every 30 days and replacing it at least every 60–90 days. Households with pets or allergy sufferers may need monthly changes. Look for filters rated MERV 8–13: they remove the majority of dust, dander, and pollen without overly restricting airflow. If someone in the home has severe respiratory issues, consider an upgrade to a media cabinet filter or a HEPA bypass system; both provide hospital-grade filtration while keeping static pressure low.
Can adding mechanical ventilation really control humidity and allergens in my home?
Yes. Natural infiltration alone rarely supplies enough fresh air in today’s tightly sealed houses. A balanced ventilation system—such as an ERV—continuously exchanges indoor and outdoor air, diluting pollutants and exhausting excess moisture generated by cooking, showers, and everyday living. By transferring heat and some humidity between the outgoing and incoming air streams, an ERV keeps your indoor relative humidity in a comfortable range, reducing mold growth, dust-mite populations, and that sticky “Georgetown summer” feeling without overworking your air conditioner.
Will upgrading my air-quality equipment lower my energy bills?
Indirectly, yes. Cleaner coils and ductwork allow your HVAC system to move air more easily, decreasing run time and extending equipment life. Ventilation systems with energy recovery cores reclaim up to 70–80 % of the heat that would otherwise be lost, so you get fresh air without the big cooling or heating penalty. Proper humidity control also lets you set the thermostat a few degrees higher in summer and lower in winter while feeling just as comfortable, trimming energy costs by 3–5 % for each degree of setback.
How much maintenance do air purifiers and ventilation systems need, and do you offer service plans?
Most IAQ products are low-maintenance. Filters in purifiers or ERVs usually need replacement every 6–12 months, UV bulbs every 18–24 months, and the ERV core inspection once a year. Our Georgetown Comfort Plan covers all of this: we schedule two visits per year, clean and calibrate the HVAC system, replace IAQ media, verify airflow, and provide a written report. Members also receive priority scheduling and a 15 % discount on any necessary repairs, ensuring your air stays clean and your system stays reliable.