Air Purification Systems
Air Purification Systems | Ventilation and Air Quality | Heating and Air Conditioning | McMinnville
From crisp winter mornings at the Evergreen Aviation Museum to balmy summer evenings on Third Street, McMinnville’s seasons can swing dramatically—making a dependable comfort system essential. HEP’s air purification solutions integrate seamlessly with modern heating and cooling equipment, scrubbing out allergens, smoke, and the ever-present Willamette Valley pollen while keeping temperatures right where you want them.
Our certified technicians design and install custom systems that balance energy efficiency with whisper-quiet performance, all while prioritizing ventilation and air quality for every room in your home or business. With 24/7 support and a satisfaction guarantee, HEP turns your indoor space into a breath-easy haven, no matter what the Oregon weather serves up next.
FAQs
Why is indoor air quality a particular concern in McMinnville?
McMinnville’s valley location means we experience seasonal temperature inversions that trap pollen, wildfire smoke, and other pollutants close to the ground. Combined with our damp winters that promote mold growth, these conditions can degrade indoor air quality. A properly designed air-purification and ventilation system counteracts these local challenges by removing particulates, controlling humidity, and diluting indoor pollutants with filtered fresh air.
How do your whole-home air purification systems work with existing heating and air-conditioning equipment?
Our systems integrate directly into the return-air side of your central HVAC ductwork. As air cycles through your furnace or heat pump, it first passes through a high-MERV media filter to capture larger dust and pollen, then through an electronic or UV-C purification stage that neutralizes microbes and VOCs. Because everything is installed in-line, there’s no need for multiple standalone units, and the entire home benefits whenever your HVAC fan runs.
What types of contaminants can your purification solutions remove or neutralize?
• Particulates: Dust, pet dander, and smoke down to 0.3 microns with MERV-13–16 filtration. • Allergens: Grass and tree pollens common in the Willamette Valley. • Microorganisms: Bacteria, viruses, and mold spores via UV-C or photocatalytic oxidation modules. • Odors & VOCs: Cooking smells, cleaning-product fumes, and off-gassing from new furnishings are reduced with activated-carbon or PCO stages. • Excess humidity: Integrated ventilating dehumidifiers keep indoor RH in the 40-50 % range to discourage mold growth.
Can upgrading my ventilation improve comfort as well as air quality?
Yes. Balanced ventilation systems such as Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) bring in fresh outdoor air while exhausting stale indoor air, all while transferring heat and moisture between the two streams. This maintains comfortable temperatures and humidity levels with minimal energy loss—important during McMinnville’s damp winters and warm summers. The steady airflow also eliminates hot and cold spots and reduces the burden on your primary heating and cooling equipment.
How often do filters and UV lamps need maintenance or replacement?
Media filters: Inspect every 90 days; replace every 6–12 months depending on MERV rating and household conditions (pets, smokers, allergy sufferers). UV-C lamps: Clean yearly and replace every 18–24 months to maintain germicidal intensity. Carbon cartridges: Replace annually or sooner if persistent odors return. During routine HVAC tune-ups, our technicians check pressure drops and lamp output to ensure optimal performance.
Will adding air purification and ventilation significantly increase my energy bills?
No. High-efficiency ECM blower motors draw very little power when circulating air through filters, and ERVs recover up to 80 % of the heat that would otherwise be lost during ventilation. In many homes, better filtration keeps coils and ducts cleaner, helping the HVAC system run more efficiently. Customers typically see less than a 5 % increase in electricity use—and often experience lower heating and cooling costs thanks to the improved system performance.