Indoor Air Quality in Albuquerque, NM.

There’s a good chance that your home’s air contains a stew of trapped dust, dirt, pollen, and other contaminants. If you have pets, you probably won’t be surprised to see pet hair and pet dander present, either. However, the reason we recommend an IAQ test is so that we can quickly identify any air quality surprises. This includes high quantities of mold or mildew particles, which suggest mold growing somewhere. Elevated levels of radon—an odorless, colorless gas—also indicates potential issues.

Unfortunately, yes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that the indoor air quality of our homes and workplaces is often far worse than the air quality outside. We may associate the phrase ‘poor air quality’ with a smoggy freeway, but our living room is probably where you’re exposed to the worst-quality air. Indoor air has trapped dust, pollen, allergens, mold particles, and more. Poor ventilation in the hottest months of the year only exacerbates these indoor air quality problems.

We install new, high-efficiency heating systems, including new furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and ductless systems. If your home needs a new heater, you’ll need to call us. As your local gas furnace repair and installation team, you can count on Wagner to find the right heater for your home. We offer free in-home and virtual estimates.

There are a variety of systems casually referred to as ‘air filters’ out there on the market. A traditional air filter—a fan-based system that pulls air through a paper or mesh filter—is generally ineffective at removing viruses and germs from indoor air. They’re just too small. For this job, UV air filters are your best bet. These air scrubbers use ultraviolet light to kill or deactivate germs and viruses, including COVID-19. Look for UV filters that do not produce ozone.