Cleaner air, through the air you already move.
Whole-house air purifiers sit in the ductwork and treat every cubic foot of air your HVAC system circulates. A portable unit only cleans the room it sits in. We install high-MERV media cabinets and electronic precipitators, plus PCO (photocatalytic oxidation) systems, each sized to your ductwork and how much static pressure it can take.
- Sized to your ductwork
- Static pressure tested
- Built for allergy and asthma homes
- Whole-house coverage
What's included with whole-house air purifiers
There is no one right air purifier. The right system depends on what you are trying to remove (particulates, VOCs, mold, smoke), your ductwork capacity, and your budget. Here is what we install and how we choose.
Media filter cabinets (MERV 13 to 16)
A 4-inch or 5-inch media cabinet with a high-efficiency pleated filter is the workhorse of whole-house IAQ. It catches pollen and mold spores along with most refinery particulate. Filter changes once or twice a year. We size the cabinet so it does not choke your air handler.
Electronic air cleaners
Electronic precipitators charge particles and collect them on metal plates. Maintenance is washing the plates every 2 to 3 months. They handle finer particulate than media filters and have very low static pressure penalty, but they need actual maintenance.
PCO and UV combination systems
PCO (photocatalytic oxidation) systems use UV light and a catalyst to break down VOCs and odors, along with some biologicals. They help in homes with a smoker, lingering cooking smells or someone sensitive to chemicals. Bulbs usually last 1 to 2 years.
Carbon filtration for VOCs and odors
Activated carbon pulls VOCs from new furniture and fresh paint out of the air. We usually pair it with a media stage so one cabinet handles particles and chemicals.
Static pressure verification
Every IAQ install we do is paired with a static pressure measurement before and after, so we know the new equipment is not choking your blower. If the ducts cannot take the added restriction, we pick a different size or fix the ducts first.
Annual filter and bulb service
IAQ equipment is not maintenance-free. Clear Advantage includes filter and bulb replacement at the right intervals so you do not have to track it.
Reasons to add whole-house purification
Pearland air carries pollen and mold spores, plus particulate from the refineries. If someone in the house has allergies or asthma, or reacts to chemicals, whole-house purification is worth a look.
- Allergy or asthma symptoms that get worse indoors
- Visible dust returning quickly after cleaning
- Smoker in the household, or cooking odors that linger
- Pets in the home
- Recent renovation, new furniture, or new flooring (VOC off-gassing)
- Family member with chemical sensitivities or autoimmune condition
- Live near refineries, the freeway, or wooded areas with heavy pollen
- Already running portable air purifiers and want a single solution
How a visit works
Four steps. No surprises. Same on your first call as your fiftieth.
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Free indoor air quality assessment
A technician walks the house, identifies likely sources of indoor air problems, looks at the ductwork capacity, and asks about household health concerns. About 45 to 60 minutes on site.
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Recommendation that fits the actual problem
We do not push the same system on everyone. Particulate problem? High-MERV media. VOC problem? Carbon plus PCO. Whole-house biological control? UV plus media. The recommendation matches the symptoms.
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Install and pressure test
Cabinet installed in the supply or return plenum, electrical run if needed, static pressure measured before and after. Most installs take 2 to 4 hours.
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Maintenance schedule on the calendar
You leave with a maintenance calendar for the equipment. Clear Advantage members get the filter changes and bulb replacements included.
- $99 Diagnostic visit ($79 for new customers), waived when you approve the repair
- Free In-home estimates on new systems
- Same price Nights, weekends, and holidays. No overtime fees.
What Pearland neighbors are saying
"Angel Garza serviced and did a summer tune up. I made the appointment so easily and Angel was here in 30 minutes. He checked found the issue and fixed my AC unit and did the summer tune up. He was fast in finding the problem, explaining everything to me and getting it fixed, changed my filter for me."
"Raul Gonzales was very nice, thorough & professional. Had a long job list had done: install plenum & media filter cabinet for upstairs unit; gas drip line & install media cabinet for downstairs unit; clean & sanitize downstairs unit, plus clean & seal downstairs registers."
"Upon arrival, Jadin presented himself as a PROFESSIONAL. He was very thorough throughout the air condition inspection. He communicated with me throughout his whole inspection."
Frequently asked
How much does whole-house air purification cost?
A MERV-13 media cabinet runs $600 to $1,200 installed. Electronic air cleaners and combined media, PCO and carbon systems cost more, and we quote those after measuring your ductwork. Replacement filters and bulbs are extra and depend on the system.
Is a whole-house purifier better than portable air purifiers?
For coverage, yes. Portables treat one room. Whole-house treats every room your HVAC reaches. Portables are still useful for a sleeping room next to a busy street or a workshop. Most Pearland homes are better off with whole-house plus one portable in the worst room.
Will it hurt my AC system?
Not if it is sized correctly. Adding a high-MERV filter without enlarging the cabinet (or to existing 1-inch slots) chokes airflow and burns up blower motors. We measure static pressure and size accordingly. That is why our installs use a 4-inch or 5-inch cabinet.
Do these systems make ozone?
Some technologies do. We avoid ozone-generating equipment and only sell low-ozone or zero-ozone systems certified by ARB or ETL. Real PCO systems with proper catalysts produce trace ozone at most. We will not install anything we would not run in our own kitchen.
How often do filters need to be changed?
Pleated 4-inch MERV 13 filters typically last 6 to 12 months in Pearland. Carbon stages 6 months. UV bulbs every 12 months. Electronic plates need washing every 2 to 3 months. Clear Advantage members get this scheduled and done.
Will I notice a difference?
Most people notice less dust first. Odors from cooking or new furniture tend to fade faster than allergy symptoms do. We can take particle readings before and after so you have numbers to compare.