Breathe Cleaner, Healthier Indoor Air with Stevenson Service Experts
If you’re sick of low air quality disrupting your sense of comfort, let Stevenson Service Experts identify what products and services will offer the most benefits. We can generate a complete Home Health® Report. You can reduce the risk of illness, respiratory symptoms and even the growth of mold or mildew!
Request your complimentary Home Health Report today, or give us a call at 937-503-7896 for more information.
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Financing Options to Meet Your Needs
High-efficiency indoor air quality products are essential components when it comes to home comfort, so why should installation be financially prohibitive?
Stevenson Service Experts offers indoor air quality installation with EasyPay financing plans, where you will not have to be concerned about down payments or annual fees.
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Our HVAC financing is quick, trustworthy and confidential. Prequalify today by submitting an online application.
Questions About Financing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
There’s often a simpler solution to your comfort problem. Maybe you can find the answer you’re looking for in our FAQ below!
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What is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?
Indoor air quality refers to pollution in your Dayton home or workplace. The concentration of airborne pollutants can be 2–5 times greater than outdoors. Considering that most people spend 90% of their time inside and breathe approximately 3,000 gallons of air everyday (according to the American Lung Association), this can eventually lead to problems.
Depending on your specific air quality concerns, solutions include:
- Air filtration systems capable of trapping 99.97% of particles
- Germicidal UV lights to sterilize microbes like bacteria and mold
- Whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers that balance moisture levels
- Ventilation systems to refresh the air regularly and flowing smoothly
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What produces indoor air pollution?
Some of the most prevalent sources of pollutants include Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) such as cleaning or personal care products, fuel-burning utilities and home appliances, and particulate matter like dust, pollen and smoke.
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Can indoor air be dangerous to your health?
Absolutely. Pollutants and particulate matter can promote illnesses and worsen respiratory conditions, primarily for children and the elderly. For certain contaminants like carbon monoxide gas, the effects may even be deadly.
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What are the health advantages of clean air?
Solving indoor air quality concerns can result in a host of benefits to your health and well-being, such as:
- Lower risk of illness
- Fewer or less-severe asthma/allergy symptoms
- Relieve sinus irritation or sore throats
- Healthier, moisturized skin
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How healthy is my indoor air?
If you find yourself cleaning every day or coughing constantly, your indoor air may not be as healthy as you would think. As mentioned in EPA studies, indoor pollutants can reach concentrations as much as 100 times higher than the air outdoors. You can determine your indoor air quality by setting up a Home Health® Report consultation with Stevenson Service Experts.
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How do I know which indoor air quality product is ideal for me?
Each homeowner has their definition of “indoor comfort”, especially if someone in your Dayton home has allergies, asthma or a weak immune system. You may need a single product like an energy-efficient air filtration system, or multiple. Stevenson Service Experts can assist you in finding the right pairing of equipment.
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Are all HVAC filters equal?
No. HVAC air filters are different in quality and design, and some have exclusive features. We generally advise using the filter your HVAC manufacturer recommends pairing with your system. All filters are assigned MERV ratings on a scale from 1–20. MERV is short for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and can aid you to identify high-efficiency filters. For most residential needs, a MERV rating of 11 or lower will suffice.
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How regularly should I switch my air filter at home?
The optimal schedule for cleaning or replacing your air filter depends on multiple factors, like the filter design and MERV rating as well as the current indoor air quality. For common 1”-3” filters, most brands recommend replacement every 30-90 days. Pets, health conditions and even nearby pollution sources can encourage replacing the filter more often.
- A 1″ pleated air filter must be replaced every 30-60 days.
- A 2″ pleated air filter should be changed out every 3 months.
- A 3” pleated air filter should be changed every 120 days.
- A 4″ pleated air filter should be exchanged every 6 months.
- A 5” or 6″ pleated air filter ought to be replaced every 9-12 months.
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Why is my throat dry when I’m home?
If the issue is not your body’s hydration, very dry air can irritate your throat and sinuses. Consider buying a whole-home humidifier if you continuously struggle with a dry, itchy throat.
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What are the advantages of a central, whole-home humidifier?
Your HVAC system removes moisture as it operates, leading to situations where humidity levels fall out of balance. Portable humidifiers can resolve humidity concerns in a single room or small area, but a central humidifier assures balanced humidity throughout the whole home.
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What is the ideal amount of indoor humidity?
For many, comfortable humidity levels are between 30-60%. These levels are particularly hard to maintain in the winter, as cold air does not hold onto moisture as well as warm air. What’s more, your furnace displaces moisture by generating hot, dry heat.
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How do I select the right humidifier?
The wisest way to choose an appropriate whole-house humidifier is multiplying the total square footage by the height of the ceiling. This will help determine how many gallons of water/H2O is required every hour to ensure balanced humidity.
You should also consider your available budget, as a humidifier needs maintenance just like any other mechanical products.
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How much water does a humidifier use?
While specific amounts depend on the model, whole-house humidifiers average between 1.5 to 12 gallons per day. Obviously, drier environments will use more water to keep humidity balanced.
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What are essential tasks for whole-home humidifier maintenance?
Scheduled preventive maintenance is often essential for long-term equipment efficiency, and your humidifier is no different. The humidifier’s reservoir should be routinely drained and cleaned to prevent mold.
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What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas released by partial fuel combustionthat is frequently caused by insufficient access to oxygen. Appliances relying on natural gas, charcoal, wood or kerosene are common sources of CO gas, especially if they are not running correctly or have been installed wrong. CO is poisonous to the body and is lethal at high levels or extended exposure.
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What are the effects/symptoms of carbon monoxide?
Initial symptoms such as nausea and exhaustion are often wrongly diagnosed as a result of the flu. But CO gas exposure can advance, possibly leading to confusion, organ damage or even death. Other symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Vomiting
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Should I be worried about carbon monoxide in my home?
Yes. Removing carbon monoxide should be a priority because of the jeopardy it poses to your health and well-being. CO gas can be found in any Dayton home or commercial property, making effective ventilation and prevention techniques universally beneficial.
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What can be done to safeguard my home from carbon monoxide?
Prevention is the optimum place to start. A few safety precautions to take include:
- Don’t let your car idle in the garage. Cars are a significant source of carbon monoxide poisoning, so do not leave yours going in the confined space of a closed garage. The same point is true for gas equipment such as lawn mowers or snowmobiles.
- Don’t use ovens or grills as sources of heat. These appliances are safe when used properly but can make carbon monoxide when used for an extended period in small spaces.
- Never operate a gas generator indoors. The fumes will have a much harder time dissipating.
- Have your chimney checked by a specialist. This ensures chimneys and vents aren’t blocked and are connected appropriately.
- Confirm gas appliances are operating correctly, particularly your heater. You can ensure efficient, safe operation by arranging routine furnace maintenance with Stevenson Service Experts.
If carbon monoxide has been detected, you should immediately vacate the building and alert the fire department and utility provider. If a leak is discovered, you should then contact a trusted HVAC company for repairs.
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How can I get rid of indoor odors?
If an air freshener isn’t doing the trick, there may be microbes or contaminants nearby producing the unpleasant odor. Bacteria and mold are frequent sources, but they can be resolved with the sanitation properties of a germicidal UV light. They are especially effective against odor-producing microorganisms.