Flu, Germs and Allergen Control
Keep Your Family Healthy with Advanced Flu-Reducing Solutions for Your Home
Looking to stay healthy and protected this flu season from germs, bacteria and other organics flying through out your home ? From filtration and UV sterilization to integrated HVAC systems, we ensure that your family is safe from airborne infections like the flu, germs, viruses, and asthma causing allergens in your home. Our indoor air quality experts furnish appropriate capture, kill and condition solutions to keep you safe and feeling great �choose to feel great, trust our experts to improve your indoor comfort today!
Benefits of Air Treatment For You
Stop the Spread of Flu, Colds, and Allergens in Your Home with Proven Air Quality Solutions. Take Control with a Proper Capture, Kill and Air Treatment Systems
Flu, colds, viruses, allergies, and asthma flaring allergens can spread easily in confined spaces like your home and are most often transmitted through the air you breath. You may feel helpless bringing germs home from work or school, but we believe everyone deserves to be safe and healthy in their own home. Our proven integrated solutions - including advanced filtration, UV sterilization, humidification and HRV systems - are designed specifically for your family's needs. We help eliminate viruses, germs, and allergens, providing a healthier environment so you can focus on what matters most.
Why Air Quality Matters for Your Family�s Health - WHOLE HOME AIR TREATMENT
Your Family Deserves Clean Air - flu viruses, colds, and allergens thrive in poorly ventilated, unclean environments. Without proper air filtration, UV sterilization, and consistent temperature control, your home can become a breeding ground for illness. Our expert, custom-designed services ensure that your air remains clean and safe, providing a healthier environment for your loved ones.
Air Quality is the Most Forgotten Factor in Creating a Truly Healthy Home Environment
Each day our lungs filter almost 21,000 indoor breaths. When creating a comfortable and safe home, we often think of temperature and furniture, but air quality is just as crucial � though often forgotten. Environmental Protection Agency states that indoor air pollution is one of the top five dangers to your family - the air in your home is likely making your family sick. Poor indoor air can lead to coughs, headaches, fatigue, and long-term health issues. That�s where we come in. At Alberta Indoor Comfort, we know busy families like yours don�t always have time to think or even realize what�s in the air, even when you see someone coughing. Our advanced air filtration systems remove harmful particles like dust, pollen, and mold, while killing organics including viruses and bacteria, transforming your home into a safer, healthier space. You deserve to feel refreshed and energized in your own home, and clean air plays a big role in that. Let us help you breathe easier and protect your loved ones with our proven air filtration solutions. Enjoy the comfort and peace of mind that comes with knowing the air you breathe is as clean as your living space.
Achieving Great Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is Complex Since the Villain is So Tiny, Invisible
On a Side Note, Beyond Feeling Healthy, Polluted Air Also Can Induce Weight Gain
Berkeley researchers found that air pollution exposure can lead to a 13.6% increase in body mass index (BMI).
In a 2010 study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, the relationship between air quality and obesity was established, while looking into how living in big cities can put people at a higher risk of heart disease compared to their rural counterparts.
Mice are best proxies for humans and in the study, some mice were given clean, filtered air to breathe while others breathed the kind of dirty air you wou find near a congested road. The researchers continually weighed the mice and performed tests to analyze their metabolic performance.
Over ten weeks, the mice exposed to the polluted air showed greater volumes of body fat, both around their midsections and around internal organs, and the fat cells were approximately 20% larger in the mice exposed to polluted air.
The fatter mice also became less sensitive to insulin � one of the first symptoms in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Calgary's Top Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Great Indoor Air Quality is an Integration of several proven technologies, including Capture, Kill and Condition components in combination with adding-removing appropriate air volumes while assuring that the ductwork that delivers it to you is clean and complete.
Each component meaningfully contributes to your indoor air quality, and must be considered both on its own and integrated basis. Relying on a single indoor air quality (IAQ) solution can not only be insufficient but may also negatively impact your HVAC system's performance. For instance, installing a high-efficiency MERV filter (designed to capture small particles like allergens) can reduce airflow, cause your blower to work harder, and lower the number of air exchanges per hour. This can compromise the efficiency of your HVAC system and results in inconsistent air quality improvements.
Capture - advanced filtration systems capture dust, allergens, and airborne particles, preventing them from circulating in your home, ensuring cleaner air for you and your family to breathe.
Kill - Germicidal UVC technology or air purifiers with germicidal capabilities neutralize bacteria, viruses, and mold, protecting your family from harmful pathogens and improving overall air health.
Condition - humidification, heating, and cooling systems maintain ideal temperature and moisture levels, creating a comfortable, balanced indoor environment that supports health and reduces irritants like dry skin or respiratory discomfort.
Air Make-up and Exhaust - systems like HRVs (Heat Recovery Ventilators) exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air, diluting pollutants and maintaining a healthy oxygen balance without compromising energy efficiency.
Duct Cleaning/Sealing - clean, disinfected and sealed ductwork ensures that air moves efficiently and remains free from contaminants like dust, mold, and debris, improving airflow and the effectiveness of your HVAC system.
Integration of these components assures that the air you breath truly achieves your objectives, while allows proper and sustainable operation of your home systems.
Advanced Filtration Systems � trap (capture) airborne particles, allergens, and viruses such as flu, COVID-19, and colds before they can spread through your home. Different seasons and issues require different filters, which can be upgraded for optimal performance.
While considering your unique come conditions, some considerations:
- Spring: Pollen and Allergens - Calgary�s spring can bring fluctuating temperatures, with pollen, dust, and airborne allergens becoming prominent. This season�s unique filter captures and reduces these particles with electrostatically charged fibers, helping to alleviate allergy symptoms and keep indoor air clean for sensitive family members.
Summer: Forest Fire Smoke, Mold Spores, and Dry Air - summers in Calgary are dry, and forest fires can worsen air quality with smoke and fine particulate matter. This season�s unique filter traps smoke particles, mold spores, and other pollutants, ensuring clean air during the dry months, while improving moisture balance to combat Calgary�s dry air.
Fall: Dust, Pet Dander, and Germs - as we spend more time indoors, Calgary�s fall can increase dust, pet dander, and germs, including flu viruses and bacteria. This season�s unique filter captures these particles and airborne germs, reducing the spread of illnesses during Calgary�s flu season.
Winter: Dry Air, Indoor Pollutants, and Bacteria - Calgary�s winters are known for their extreme dryness, sealed homes, and increased indoor pollutants like fireplace soot and bacteria. This season�s unique filter traps bacteria, smoke particles, and VOCs, while also helping balance moisture in the air, ensuring a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.
By the way, when was the last time you changed your homes filter ? Your car's cabin filter ?
UV(C) Sterilization � kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and allergens with proven UVC technology, ensuring that your air is clean and free from dangerous pathogens that also trigger asthma and allergies.
For over 100 years, UVC light has been trusted to disinfect air, water, and surfaces. Originally used in hospitals and industrial settings, UVC technology has a proven track record in neutralizing harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and mold. It works by disrupting their DNA, stopping them from reproducing or functioning, and ultimately keeping your home safer and healthier. We understand that protecting your family from invisible threats like germs and allergens is a top priority. With UVC technology, we offer you a reliable and continuous solution to purify your air, helping you breathe easier and stay healthier.
Proven UVC Technology - UVC has been used for nearly a century, 100 years, to safely disinfect air, water, and surfaces. It�s a trusted, effective way to neutralize harmful bacteria, viruses, and mold, making your home�s air cleaner and healthier.
Neutralizes Harmful Microorganisms - UVC light inactivates bacteria, viruses, and mold spores by disrupting their DNA, preventing them from spreading and protecting your family from illness.
Reduces Allergens and Respiratory Irritants - UVC systems help remove airborne allergens, mold, and other irritants, improving air quality and reducing allergy or asthma symptoms.
Works Continuously and Quietly - Installed in your heating, cooling and ventilation system, UVC lights work quietly and continuously, disinfecting your home�s air around the clock without disrupting your routine.
Energy Efficient and Low Maintenance - UVC systems are cost-effective and eco-friendly, requiring little energy to run and minimal upkeep, making them a hassle-free way to improve your home�s air quality.
Proper Humidity Control � maintain balanced humidity levels in your home, which helps reduce the survival of germs, bacteria, and allergens, keeping your indoor environment healthier and reducing asthma flare-ups.
Humidity is actually measured as Relative Humidity (RH) - the warmer the air, the more water that a single unit volume (eg. cubic meter, cubic foot) of air can carry. The cooler the air, the less moisture capacity - hence why water condenses on your window sill in mid winter, as warm air hits a colder window. Reducing RH will help your windows, but not you.
Interesting fact ? Bugs also grow when it is too dry, too little moisture in the air, low humidity:
Low Humidity (Below 40%) - when humidity is too low, many viruses, such as influenza, thrive. Dry air can also weaken the body�s natural defenses by drying out mucous membranes in the respiratory system, making it easier for viruses and bacteria to infect people.
High Humidity (Above 60%) - high humidity levels can encourage the growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites. These organisms thrive in moist environments and can cause respiratory problems, allergies, and infections.
Optimal Humidity (40-60%) - studies have shown that maintaining relative humidity between 40-60% is ideal for minimizing the spread of airborne viruses and controlling the growth of bacteria and mold. This range keeps the air moist enough to prevent viruses from thriving while limiting excess moisture that fosters mold and bacterial growth.
Proper humidity control is very important for maintaining a healthy indoor environment and reducing the risk of infections and allergies. We are experts at properly integrating the appropriate humidifier into your home systems.
The relationship between humidity and bugs, germs and respiratory issues is best shown on this Sterling chart.
Control Air Quality with HRV System � Heat Recovery Ventilation systems exchange spent, oxygen-deprived air with fresh outdoor air, increasing physical and cognitive performance, and reducing allergens and pollutants in your home.
Improves Air Quality - continuously exchanges stale indoor air with fresh air, reducing airborne pollutants, allergens, germs, and bacteria, including potential toxins like radon, formaldehydes and household cleaners. Harvard University School of Public Health demonstrated that increased ventilation significantly improves brain performance.
Controls Humidity - helps regulate indoor humidity, especially when relative humidity starts increasing when temperature decreases, limiting the growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites.
Reduces Germs and Flu Spread - constant air exchange dilutes and expels airborne germs and flu viruses, reducing the risk of infections.
Allergen Reduction - removes outdoor allergens like pollen while filtering indoor air, providing relief for allergy sufferers.
Energy Efficiency - recovers heat from outgoing air, reducing energy use while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.
Duct Cleaning & Sealing � Eliminate dust, debris, and allergens from your ducts while ensuring no leaks that reduce efficiency and circulate unclean air, minimizing the spread of airborne viruses and allergens.
It is generally know that in a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust can be created annually through everyday living, including dead skin cells, fabric fibers, pet dander, dirt, and other particles that accumulate from daily activities; this amount can vary depending on factors like the number of occupants, pets, and environmental conditions like adjoining construction. The HVAC system in your home is like a big vacuum, sucking (return) air from your home including all these contaminants, then heating-cooling-conditioning it before finally blowing it throughout your home. Poor filtration and leaky ducts spread this dust around, while poor ductwork configuration causes accumulation of the contaminants within your system. Then this repeats on average 4-6 times per hour - recommended air changes per hour for better air quality.
Regular ductwork cleaning and disinfecting along with proper filter changes can help reduce the buildup.
But isn't the filter supposed to stop this dust from spreading ? If you have the right filter and sealed ducts, yes. However most ductwork leaks 30-40%, which means that the supply air (air coming from the top of your furnace/blower) rushing past the joints/leaks, actually sucks dirt and dust into the ductwork through what is know as a venturi effect.
Should you clean your ductwork ? yes, and annually disinfect it to kill any potential organic accumulations.
Should you seal your ductwork ? yes, you gain better air, increased comfort and save money on your utilities !
Efficient Heating & Cooling Solutions � maintain consistent temperatures and air quality throughout your home, reducing the spread of flu, corona viruses, colds, and other airborne viruses and allergens. Efficiency reflects the integration of your components into a single "well oiled" operating system that achieves your health objectives - for example, recall that both low and high humidity causes bug growth, yet changing the temperature impacts it hugely. A great filter achieves the capture requirement but then reduces air flow and potentially causes your fatigue or equipment failure. Proper integration is required.
Constant Airflow - efficient HVAC systems ensure continuous air circulation, preventing stale air buildup and making your home feel fresher and more inviting for quicker recovery during flu season.
Beyond Filtration, Advanced Capture-Kill-Condition - high-quality filters trap allergens and pollutants while UVC kills organics, helping you breathe easier and giving peace of mind that your loved ones are shielded from harmful airborne particles.
Optimized Humidity Control - proper heating and cooling systems maintain balanced humidity, preventing mold growth and creating a healthier environment, so you can rest easy knowing your home is safe.
Temperature Consistency - consistent temperatures help your body recover from flu or colds more efficiently, offering physical comfort and emotional relief as your home nurtures your healing process.
Energy-Efficient Air Purification - with energy-efficient systems, enjoy the comfort of knowing you're reducing your carbon footprint while keeping your home�s air clean and promoting health for your family.
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Air Quality Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
A: UV sterilization uses ultraviolet light to kill harmful bacteria and viruses, ensuring that your air remains clean and safe for your family.
A: Yes! Duct cleaning removes dust, debris, and allergens that can circulate in your home, leading to better air quality and a reduction in respiratory issues.
A: HRV systems exchange stale, oxygen-deprived air with fresh outdoor air, which can improve both physical and cognitive performance, while also reducing allergens.
A: Properly maintained HVAC systems help to control temperature and humidity levels, reducing the likelihood of virus and allergen survival and transmission in your home.
A: We offer a variety of solutions to fit different budgets. Our goal is to ensure that your family remains safe and healthy without breaking the bank.
A: Poor indoor air quality allows viruses, bacteria, and allergens to linger in the air, increasing the likelihood of transmission. Proper air filtration and disinfection systems can help reduce airborne pathogens.
A: A "Capture and Kill" air system uses high-efficiency filters to capture airborne particles, including viruses, bacteria, and allergens, and then kills them using UV light or antimicrobial technologies, ensuring clean, healthy air.
A: Yes, air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters or UV-C lights can capture and eliminate common allergens like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander, providing relief for allergy sufferers.
A: UV-C lights emit ultraviolet rays that penetrate and disrupt the DNA of viruses and bacteria, effectively neutralizing them and preventing their spread through your HVAC system.
A: Whole-home air purifiers continuously filter and treat the air, reducing the concentration of pathogens, allergens, and pollutants, improving air quality, and helping prevent the spread of illnesses like colds and flu.
A: Electrostatic filters use an electric charge to attract and trap dust, allergens, and airborne contaminants, improving air quality and reducing the spread of harmful particles throughout your home.
A: Yes, air treatment systems with HEPA filters and UV-C technology have been proven to reduce airborne particles, including viruses like COVID-19, helping to create a safer home environment.
A: Maintaining proper humidity levels (30-50%) helps reduce the spread of flu and cold viruses. Dry air can irritate the respiratory tract and increase the risk of infection, while balanced humidity keeps the airways moist and resilient against illness.
A: HEPA filters trap 99.97% of airborne particles, including bacteria, viruses, and allergens, preventing them from circulating in your home and significantly improving air quality.
A: Filters should be replaced every 3 to 6 months, depending on the type of filter, household conditions (e.g., pets or allergies), and system usage, to ensure optimal performance and air quality.
A: Yes, air purifiers with HEPA or carbon filters are highly effective at capturing airborne allergens like pollen, dust mites, and mold spores, creating a healthier environment for allergy sufferers.
A: Air filtration physically removes contaminants from the air, while air purification includes additional processes like UV light or ionization to kill or neutralize bacteria, viruses, and other harmful particles.
A: Yes, improved air quality reduces exposure to allergens, viruses, bacteria, and pollutants, which can help prevent respiratory issues, reduce allergy symptoms, and lower the risk of infections like the flu.
A: Common signs of poor indoor air quality include frequent headaches, allergies, respiratory problems, lingering odors, and excessive dust buildup. Professional air quality testing can also confirm issues.
A: Whole-home systems provide continuous, comprehensive air cleaning across your entire home, while portable purifiers typically clean only one room at a time. Whole-home systems are more efficient for larger spaces and offer broader coverage.
A: By integrating multiple IAQ solutions - such as HEPA filters, UV-C disinfection, humidity control, and carbon filtration - you ensure a balanced, comprehensive approach. Each technology addresses different pollutants without overburdening your HVAC system. For example, a UV-C light can kill bacteria and viruses that a filter can't trap, while humidity control prevents mold growth without affecting airflow. Together, these solutions create a cleaner, healthier home environment while maintaining optimal system performance and energy efficiency.
The right combination ensures you achieve the best indoor air quality without sacrificing HVAC system longevity or airflow.
Whole-Home Air Treatment Testimonials
"Our Allergies Are Gone!
We installed an air purifier with a HEPA filter and noticed a huge difference within days. My son�s allergies, which were always a problem indoors, have nearly disappeared. The air feels cleaner and fresher, and we're no longer constantly sneezing and coughing."
Lisa - Calgary
"A Holistic Approach That Changed Everything
After consulting with their expert, we went for a combination of a high-MERV filter, UV-C light, and humidity control. It�s been a game-changer! Our home feels fresher, and our family hasn't had a cold or allergy flare-up in months. The combination of these systems really made a huge difference in our overall well-being."
Jeff, Clair - Calgary
"Cleaner Air, Fewer Illnesses
Since installing an air purifier with an activated carbon filter, we�ve had fewer colds and no more weird smells in the house. It feels great to breathe clean air knowing our family is healthier because of it."
Sarah R. - Calgary
Customer Reviews
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Great customer service! We were treated like friends. Very helpful team!
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Fantastic company. From the thorough consultation to the installation everyone we dealt with was professional, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive. They cleaned up after themselves and explained everything we needed to know. Also great customer service. I would highly recommend this company for any AC, heating, water tank needs. Thank you Alberta Indoor Comfort for setting us up and making our home more comfortable.
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Was very well versed with the service that was going to be provided I am quite happy that was him that came to my to explain some times you don�t have the questions to ask but with the knowledge he had put me to peace I would recommend Daryl to everyone I will be doing business with Daryl and James came on a follow up and was exceptional thanks for the service
Amardeep Gill
REFERENCE LINKS:
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health � Healthy Buildings
- Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
- NIEHS Environment and Health A-Z
- Harvard on Better Ventilation
- WHO Indoor Air Quality
- OPRAH - Is Your Home Making You Sick ?
- Canada - Improve IAQ at Home
- Canadian Lung Association
- Martha Stewart on on Ways to Improve Air in Your Home
