AC Filter and Purifier Services Houston
From secondhand smoke to air pollution from car exhaust, we Americans are very aware of what we’re breathing. This is especially important for urban centers like Houston, where the air quality sometimes dips below safe levels. So what’s the solution? In Houston, AC filters and air purifiers are more than a luxury — they’re necessary devices to ensure your and your family’s safety, health, and comfort while at home.
Most people aren’t aware of how poor the air quality is in their homes. Even when they’re suffering from chronic ailments like asthma or bronchitis. Studies have found that as many as half of all childhood pneumonia cases are attributable to indoor air pollution from dust, bacteria, and mold. With increasing concerns about airborne illnesses, much attention has been focused on AC filters and purifiers. Take control of your indoor air quality and ensure your family’s well-being with Nick’s indoor air quality services in Houston.
Breathe Better in Your Houston Home — We Make It Easy
We offer indoor air quality (IAQ) services in tandem with our AC services and other HVAC work, helping your family breathe easier in your space. Whether you simply need to replace your HVAC filters or are ready to install whole-home air purification, you can count on us to help you choose, install, repair, and maintain your air quality systems, ensuring efficient operation and optimal air quality at all times.
Our AC Filter & Air Purification Services
We offer comprehensive IAQ services, whether you need AC air filter service or air purifier installation in Houston. Read on to learn how we can improve your home’s air quality.
HVAC filter replacement
All HVAC systems use some type of air filtration (generally stacked fiberglass or pleated paper panels) through which your home’s air is repeatedly circulated. These inexpensive filters are suitable for removing airborne irritants like dust, pollen, and mold. However, to remain effective, they need to be replaced regularly. Dirty air filters reduce your HVAC system’s efficiency by as much as 15%, causing it to work harder, directly affecting your energy bill.
Many air conditioning systems utilize high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that use stronger and denser filter material to remove 99.97% of airborne particles. HEPA filters were initially created to filter radioactive dust out of the air of buildings used in the atomic bomb development in the 1940s. To achieve HEPA certification, the filter material must also remove particulates as small as .03 microns (a micron is one-millionth of a meter). For reference, a single human hair is about 50 microns across, and the human eye cannot see anything smaller than 40 microns.
While HEPA filters can filter out almost all dust, dirt, and dander out of your air, HEPA filters can’t remove odors or gases. Removing these volatile organic compounds from cigarette smoke, cooking odors, and even our pets requires adding activated carbon filters to your HVAC system.
In addition to replacing dirty and clogged air filters, we can help you upgrade your system’s filtration for enhanced protection. This could mean swapping to a HEPA filter or a washable filter. It may also mean switching to a filter with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating suitable for Houston’s air quality (we recommend a MERV 11 to 13 filter). We also offer scheduled filter changes through our service and maintenance plans, ensuring your HVAC is always outputting clean, filtered air.
Whole-home air purifier installation
For the homeowner looking for the biggest bang for their air-cleaning buck, whole-house air purifiers offer hospital-grade air cleaning for your entire Houston, TX home. Ultraviolet (UV) lights are applied to the air as it passes through your HVAC unit, eliminating bacteria, viruses, mold, and odors.
Nick’s Air Conditioning services offer the REME® HALO system from RGF Environmental Group. It uses UV light and natural hydroperoxides to clean the air. The REME ® HALO system is easily installed into existing HVAC systems. It kills 99% of airborne and surface viruses, bacteria, and mold.
Indoor air quality assessment
If you’re unsure whether you need a HEPA air filter installation, an air purification system, or something else, an IAQ assessment is the best place to start for Houston homeowners. Our team will visit your home to evaluate air quality issues like dust, odors, humidity, and allergens, and will offer custom recommendations for air purification based on your home and health needs.
Why Houston Homeowners Choose Nick’s
Why work with Nick’s to improve your home’s indoor air quality? Here’s what you need to know.
Family-owned & operated
We’ve been keeping Houston homes healthy for over four decades. No franchises, no gimmicks. Just neighbors helping neighbors breathe easier.
Certified indoor air quality experts
Our licensed HVAC technicians are trained in the latest filtration and purification technologies, and all work is code-compliant.
Honest advice, no pushy sales
We don’t sell what you don’t need. Just the right solution for your home, your family, and your budget.
Benefits of Upgrading Your Air Filtration System
There are a few great benefits to upgrading your home’s air filtration and purification systems.
Improve health & comfort
Anyone who suffers from allergies, asthma, or other breathing problems may see some reductions in symptoms when using an air purifier. The most common signs, including coughing and wheezing, won’t be as frequent.
Air filtration also helps reduce pet allergens, a common cause of respiratory issues. All animals will collect pollen and dust in their coats regardless of how long or short they are. You may not be allergic to the pet per se, but that doesn’t mean their fur won’t cause an allergic reaction.
IAQ services also help to reduce the effects of tobacco smoke. Whether it is first-hand or second-hand smoke, both are extremely dangerous. Cigarette smoke has a significantly negative effect on your health and everyone around you. Any amount of secondhand smoke harms people. Tobacco is one of the three particles included in an air purifier’s clean-air delivery rate.
Protect your HVAC system
Prioritizing air filtration doesn’t just protect you. It also helps to extend the lifespan of your HVAC system. By filtering dust and particulates from the air supply, your HVAC components will last longer and work more effectively, improving energy efficiency and ensuring steady airflow throughout the home. This lowers your energy bills and reduces the odds of you needing AC or heater repairs in the near future.
When Should You Replace Your AC Filter or Add an Air Purifier?
When is it time for Houston homeowners to get HVAC air filter replacement, and how do you know if you need an air purifier?
Signs it’s time for a new filter
Forgetting or refusing to change your filter when recommended by the manufacturer means that dust, mold, and other particles can enter your household air. This will immediately start to reduce your indoor air quality. Clogged filters will force your HVAC system to spend more energy, thereby costing you more utility costs for inferior air quality. This might also mean that there are areas of your home that aren’t getting the proper airflow they need, reducing your home’s overall comfort level.
Signs you need a new air filter include:
- Weak airflow from HVAC ducts.
- Increased dust around vents.
- Higher-than-normal utility bills.
- Visible dirt or discoloration on air filters.
Signs you may need an air purifier
Air purifiers will not solve all of your problems regarding air quality in your home. However, if you have any of the following situations in your home, we suggest investing in one:
- Persistent odors or musty smells
- Allergy symptoms, even when indoors
- Household members with asthma or respiratory issues
- You own pets or live near construction zones
What to Expect When You Book With Nick’s
When you work with the pros at Nick’s, you get access to unparalleled service and true peace of mind. You can schedule your visit online or by phone, and one of our techs will arrive promptly to inspect your current systems and assess your air quality. They’ll offer clear recommendations with upfront pricing, including options for affordable financing and information on any HVAC special offers.
Once you’ve chosen which services and systems you need, we’ll get to work on your system quickly, cleanly, and with the utmost care. Afterwards, we’re only a call away for ongoing support, whether you need routine maintenance or further upgrades.
Proudly Serving the Greater Houston Area
Nick’s Air Conditioning is proud to provide indoor air quality services across our service area of the Greater Houston region.
Breathe Easy with Nick’s
If you’re ready to improve indoor air quality, extend HVAC system lifespan, and reduce the irritating and hazardous symptoms of air pollution, asthma, and allergies, Nick’s is here to help. To learn how we can help boost the indoor air quality of your home, contact us today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are HEPA filters compatible with my current HVAC system?
Most central AC systems can be retrofitted with a HEPA filter for enhanced filtration and air quality. Some furnace and heating systems can also be fitted with HEPA filters, but this isn’t always the case. Your IAQ technician can let you know whether or not your current system is compatible with HEPA filtration.
What type of air filter is best for Houston’s climate and air quality?
With Houston’s hot, oppressively humid summers and its overall level of air pollution, we recommend choosing either a HEPA filter or a filter with a MERV rating between 11 and 13. These filters can remove a wide spectrum of contaminants and irritants from your indoor air supply, improving respiratory health and comfort year-round.
What’s the best air purification system for homes with pets or kids?
If you have pets in your home, we suggest choosing an air purifier with HEPA filtration. This offers more filtration against pet dander and dust, which can be irritating to people with allergies and respiratory conditions. This type of system is also great for protecting children’s respiratory health, particularly those with asthma, allergies, or other conditions.
