Breathe Cleaner, Healthier Indoor Air with Strogen's Service Experts
If you’re fed up with low air quality disrupting your sense of comfort, let Strogen's 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 free Home Health Report today, or give us a call at 603-923-4570 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 out of reach?
Strogen's Service Experts offers indoor air quality installation with EasyPay financing plans, so you don’t 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 Rochester home or business. The concentration of airborne pollutants can be 2–5 times greater than in the open air. Since most people spend 90% of their time inside and breathe roughly 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 maintain air freshness 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 appliances, and particulate matter like dust, pollen and smoke.
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Can indoor air be dangerous to your health?
Definitely. Pollutants and particulate matter can promote illnesses and worsen respiratory conditions, particularly for children and the elderly. For certain contaminants like carbon monoxide, the effects may even be fatal.
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What are the health advantages of clean air?
Dealing with 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-intense 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. Based on EPA studies, indoor pollutants can reach concentrations as much as 100 times higher than the air outdoors. You can figure out your indoor air quality by scheduling a Home Health® Report consultation with Strogen's Service Experts.
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How do I know which indoor air quality product is ideal for me?
Each home has differing comfort needs, especially if someone in your Rochester home has allergies, asthma or a weak immune system. You may need a single product like an energy-efficient air filtration system, or multiple. Strogen's Service Experts can assist you in finding the right combination of equipment.
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Are all HVAC filters equal?
No. HVAC air filters vary 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 stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and can help you identify high-efficiency filters. In most North American homes, a MERV rating of 11 or lower will suffice.
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How regularly should I change my air filter at home?
The right 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 standard 1”-3” filters, most brands encourage 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 switched 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?
Presuming the condition is not your body’s hydration, excessively dry air can irritate your throat and sinuses. Look at getting a whole-home humidifier if you persistently struggle with a dry, itchy throat.
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What are the advantages of a central, whole-home humidifier?
Your HVAC system pulls out moisture as it runs, 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 ensures balanced humidity throughout the entire building.
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What is the ideal amount of indoor humidity?
Usually, 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 best way to find 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 each hour is needed to balance humidity.
You should also consider your available budget, as a humidifier needs maintenance just like any other mechanical equipment.
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How much water does a humidifier use?
It depends on the model, but whole-house humidifiers average between 1.5 to 12 gallons per day. Obviously, dry locations will use more water to keep humidity in check.
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What are essential tasks for whole-home humidifier maintenance?
Routine preventive maintenance is often vital for lasting equipment efficiency, and your humidifier is no exception. The humidifier’s reservoir should be regularly drained and cleaned to prevent mold.
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What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas created by partial fuel combustionwhich, in turn 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 incorrectly. CO is poisonous to the body and is lethal at high levels or prolonged exposure.
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What are the effects/symptoms of carbon monoxide?
Initial signs such as nausea and exhaustion are often incorrectly recognized as a result of the flu. But CO gas exposure can develop, potentially 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. Getting rid of carbon monoxide should be a key concern because of the danger it poses to your health and well-being. CO gas can be discovered in any Rochester home or commercial property, making effective ventilation and prevention tactics universally beneficial.
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What can be done to safeguard my home from carbon monoxide?
Prevention is the first 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 restricted space of a closed garage. The same is true for gas equipment such as lawn mowers or snowmobiles.
- Don’t use ovens or grills as a way of staying warm indoors. These appliances are safe when used right 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 examined 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 booking routine furnace maintenance with Strogen's 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 spotted, 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 common sources, but they can be fixed with the sanitation properties of a germicidal UV light. They are really effective against odor-producing microorganisms.