We spend the majority of our lives indoors, especially during Greater Phoenix’s triple-digit summers. But while you may be staying out of the sun, are you really breathing clean, healthy air inside your home? You’d be surprised to know that your indoor air quality is worse than you realize.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a major role in your overall health, especially if you suffer from allergies, asthma, or chronic respiratory issues. Unfortunately, the air inside your home can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside, according to the EPA. Wild, right?
At Hansen Family Plumbing & Air, we believe your home should be a safe, healthy space for you and your loved ones. That’s why we offer proven solutions to help improve indoor air quality, so you can breathe easier, feel better, and live healthier. Let’s explore some of the best options to help improve your home’s indoor air quality.
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters—Especially in Phoenix
The Greater Phoenix area is known for beautiful skies and sunshine, but our air can carry a lot of baggage, think dust, smog, wildfire smoke, pollen, and more. Add in closed windows, pets, cooking fumes, and everyday cleaning products, and your home’s air can become a cocktail of irritants (because no one in their right mind is opening their windows for “fresh air” when temperatures are above 90º.)
Common symptoms of poor indoor air quality include:
- Headaches or fatigue
- Allergy flare-ups
- Dry eyes or throat irritation
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
Over time, poor air quality can contribute to more serious health conditions, especially for young children, older adults, and anyone with respiratory conditions.
What Homeowners Can Do to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The good news? You don’t need to live in a bubble to breathe better at home. Here are a few upgrades and habits that can dramatically improve your home’s air quality.
Install a REME HALO® Whole-Home Air Purifier
One of the most powerful tools available today, the REME HALO® uses advanced UV and ionization technology to actively clean the air inside your ductwork. Unlike passive filters, the REME HALO® helps neutralize pollutants before they ever reach your lungs.
How It Helps:
- Reduces airborne and surface bacteria, viruses, and mold
- Neutralizes household odors
- Reduces allergens and respiratory irritants
It’s installed directly into your HVAC system and silently works 24/7 to improve the air in every room of your home.
Upgrade to AprilAire Filters
Your air filter is your HVAC system’s first line of defense but not all filters are created equal. We recommend genuine AprilAire filters because they’re specifically engineered for high-performance air cleaning with minimal impact on airflow.
Why AprilAire?
- Captures more particles (including pollen, dust, and pet dander)
- Lasts 6–12 months (compared to the 1–3 month lifespan of standard filters)
- Self-sealing edges ensure no air bypasses the filter
With a larger surface area and high MERV rating, AprilAire filters do a better job of protecting both your air and your HVAC system.
Have Your Ductwork Professionally Cleaned and Sealed
Over time, dust, allergens, and debris can build up inside your ductwork then get redistributed every time your system kicks on. Leaky ducts can also pull in dirty air from attics, crawl spaces, or wall cavities.
We recommend having your ducts inspected regularly. Sealing and cleaning your ductwork not only improves air quality but also boosts energy efficiency and comfort.
Schedule Routine HVAC Maintenance
Your HVAC system plays a central role in maintaining healthy air. A well-maintained system runs more efficiently, lasts longer, and circulates cleaner air. At Hansen Family Plumbing & Air, we include filter checks, coil inspections, and airflow testing as part of our standard maintenance visits.
Why Now Is the Time to Upgrade
Improving your home’s indoor air quality isn’t just about comfort, it’s an investment in your long-term health. And for Greater Phoenix residents, it can offer relief from the region’s unique air quality challenges. Whether you’re building a healthier home environment or just trying to breathe a little easier this allergy season, upgrades like a REME HALO or AprilAire filtration system are a smart step forward.
Ready to Breathe Better with the Help of Hansen Family Plumbing & Air?
As a family and veteran-owned company, Hansen Family Plumbing & Air is proud to offer IAQ solutions that go beyond just heating and cooling. We treat your home like our own because you’re not just a customer, you’re part of the family.
Give us a call or schedule your air quality consultation today. Let’s clear the air—together.
