Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Your Home
Indoor air often contains more pollutants than most homeowners realize. Wildfire smoke carries harmful particles indoors, while pollen, dust, and allergens accumulate over time. Pet dander circulates through living spaces, and bacteria and viruses can spread throughout your HVAC system. During Oregon’s wildfire season, these issues become even more severe. Homeowners in Eugene, Springfield and the greater Willamette Valley frequently deal with heavy smoke and poor air quality from nearby fires.
The fine particles in wildfire smoke are especially dangerous because they penetrate deep into the lungs and increase the risk of serious health problems. That’s why indoor air filtration in Eugene, OR must go beyond standard HVAC filters. Families need advanced air purification systems designed to handle the worst smoke and allergy days. At Reynolds, our HVAC maintenance and indoor air quality services include upgrading your home’s air filtration to keep your family safe, healthy, and comfortable year-round.
Common signs your indoor air quality needs attention:
- Smoky smell inside your home even with windows closed
- Family members coughing or having trouble breathing
- Dust building up faster than normal
- Allergies getting worse during wildfire season
- Stale or stuffy air that doesn’t feel fresh
Air Filtration & HEPA Filters
Standard HVAC filters can’t handle wildfire smoke. During fire season, you need HEPA filtration. HEPA filters trap the fine smoke particles that cause the most health problems. We recommend Eugene homeowners change HVAC filters frequently during wildfire season. Instead of every three months, you might need new filters every 30 days. Sometimes even sooner if the smoke is heavy.
Our team can set up a maintenance schedule that works for you. HEPA filters work with your existing air conditioning and heating services to clean your air. They help during wildfire season and trap pollen, dust mites, and pet dander year-round.
Air Purifiers & UV Systems
Portable air purifiers can help in single rooms. But whole-home systems clean all the air in your house instead of just one area. UV air purifiers that Willamette Valley homeowners install kill bacteria, viruses, and mold spores common in our area. UV light destroys these harmful microorganisms as air moves through your HVAC system. Some families combine HEPA filtration and UV systems. HEPA filters trap smoke particles and allergens. UV systems kill germs and mold. Together, they give you the cleanest possible indoor air.
Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers
Balanced humidity levels help your lungs handle poor air quality. During wildfire season, many people develop respiratory irritation. Excess moisture allows mold and bacteria to grow, but too little makes your throat and nasal passages feel dry and irritated. Contact us to install a whole-home humidification system that works with your existing ductwork.
Ventilation & Fresh Air Systems
Mechanical ventilation systems exchange stale, smoky indoor air with filtered fresh air. During wildfire season, you can’t just open windows for fresh air. These systems bring in outside air and clean it before it enters your home. Energy recovery ventilators are another way to improve IAQ and save money on heating and cooling costs. They transfer heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing air, reducing energy bills while providing cleaner air.
