Upgrade Your Comfort: Why Solace Air Is the Future of Indoor Air Quality

When you think about air pollution, you likely picture smog hovering over a city or smoke from a distant wildfire. Most people assume they’re safe from these pollutants once they enter their house, but that’s often not the case. Homeowners throughout Edmonton and the surrounding areas rely on Hydro-Flo Plumbing & Heating for exceptional indoor air quality services. We recognize that the air you breathe in your living room matters just as much as the air outside, so we use Solace Air products to help our customers lead a healthier life.

We’re Edmonton’s Leader in Indoor Air Quality Services

Alberta homeowners face unique challenges, as our climate requires us to keep windows shut tight for many months of the year to stay warm. While this is great for energy bills, it limits how much fresh air you can get. Your home essentially becomes a sealed jar, trapping dust, pet dander, and chemicals inside with you.

We’ve established ourselves as local leaders because we do more than just fix pipes and furnaces. Our team has partnered with top-tier manufacturers to also provide the best indoor air quality solutions available.

Understanding the Importance of Indoor Air Quality

The effects of bad air aren’t always immediately apparent. Sometimes, the symptoms are minor, such as a runny nose or a scratchy throat. You might even think you have a mild cold that won’t go away. There are three main types of enemies fighting against your indoor air quality:

• Particulates – This includes everyday dust, dirt, pollen, and pet dander. When you inhale them, they can irritate your lungs and trigger allergies.
• Biological Contaminants – This group is a bit scarier. It includes bacteria, viruses, and mould spores. These thrive in areas with higher humidity and can spread sickness through your home.
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) – These are gases released from everyday household items. Cleaning sprays, new carpets, paint, and even hairspray release chemicals into the air.

Without proper indoor air quality testing or filtration, these contaminants circulate through your vents repeatedly. Over time, exposure to these pollutants can lead to headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and long-term respiratory issues. For children, the elderly, and anyone with asthma, clean air is essential for maintaining good health.

How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Heating and Cooling Systems

Your health isn’t the only thing at risk when the air is dirty. Your furnace and air conditioner may also suffer. When your air is filled with dust and hair, it gets pulled into the HVAC system. Most standard filters catch the larger particles, but the smaller ones pass right through and settle on the internal parts of your equipment. Here’s how poor air quality hurts HVAC systems:

• Reduced Airflow – As dust accumulates on the blower fan and motor, the system must work harder to push air through the ducts. This stress can cause parts to wear out faster than they should.
• Less Efficiency – When coils are covered in grime, they cannot heat or cool the air as well as they should. This means your furnace runs longer to reach the temperature you set on the thermostat, resulting in higher utility bills.
• Frequent Repairs – A dirty system is a system that breaks down more frequently. Many of the service calls we get could have been prevented if the system had been kept cleaner.

We Provide Solace Air Products in Edmonton

We offer Solace Air products because they work, focusing on a “whole-house” air cleaning. Many portable air purifiers only clean the air in one room. Solace Air systems, on the other hand, integrate directly into your existing heating and cooling system. This means that every time your fan runs, the air in each room of your house is being treated and cleaned.

What Sets Solace Air Systems Apart?

When customers in Edmonton ask us how to improve indoor air quality, we quickly point to Solace Air’s active technology. Among the features that make their systems special are:

Polarized Media Air Cleaners

Instead of just blocking dirt, Solace Air creates a polarized charge on the filter media. Think of it like a magnet. This charge attracts the smallest particles – the ones that may slip through a standard filter – and traps them. As the particles get stuck, they also become polarized, attracting even more particles. This means the efficiency of the filter goes up the longer it’s in use, unlike standard filters, which can become clogged and block airflow.

UVC Germicidal Lights

Solace Air uses powerful UVC light technology. This is the same type of light used in hospitals to sterilize operating rooms. When bacteria, viruses, or mould spores pass under this light inside your ductwork, the light scrambles their DNA. This stops them from reproducing and effectively neutralizes the threat. It’s a chemical-free way to disinfect the air you breathe.

Oxidizing UVC Systems

For homes that struggle with odours from cooking, pets, or chemicals, Solace Air has systems that oxidize gases. This process breaks down the chemical structure of VOCs and odours, leaving the air smelling fresh and clean without using artificial sprays.

Benefits of Solace Air Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Installing a Solace Air system is an investment in your home and your life. Once the system is up and running, you’ll notice changes almost immediately, with benefits including:

• Less Dusting – Because the polarized filters are so good at trapping tiny particles, there’s less dust floating around to settle on your furniture.
• Better Sleep – Breathing clean air helps your body rest more easily. You may find you wake up with less congestion and fewer sinus headaches.
• Odour Control – Whether it’s the smell of last night’s dinner or the family dog, Solace Air helps neutralize odours rather than just masking them.
• Allergy Relief – By removing pollen, mould, and dander from the air, this technology provides relief for allergy sufferers.
• Protection for Equipment – Keeping the air clean keeps your furnace clean, which extends its lifespan.
• Peace of Mind – Knowing that your family is protected from airborne viruses and bacteria provides a sense of security, especially during flu season.

Contact Us for Indoor Air Quality Services in Edmonton

You don’t have to live with stale, dusty, or unhealthy air in your Edmonton home. Hydro-Flo Plumbing & Heating offers Solace Air indoor air quality solutions throughout the region. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation.