If your home feels dry in the winter, dusty no matter how often you clean, or the air just feels stale, indoor air quality equipment might be worth adding to your HVAC system. This guide walks through what we install and sell, what each type of equipment actually does, and where each one fits, based on our own product lineup.
Frankfort, IL homeowners can improve indoor air quality with air purifiers, UV germicidal lights, humidifiers, and high-MERV filters, each solving a different problem such as dryness, airborne particles, or stale air. These products are optional, and the right combination depends on the home and its existing ductwork.
Choosing the Right Indoor Air Quality Equipment for Your Home
We install and sell four main categories of indoor air quality equipment: air purifiers, UV germicidal lights, humidifiers, and MERV-rated filters. Each one addresses something different, so it helps to understand what each does before deciding what fits your home.
What Air Purifiers Do
Air purifiers are part of our indoor air quality product options. These systems are designed to help improve indoor air by addressing airborne particles and other contaminants. The right air quality product depends on your home’s needs and the type of improvement you are looking for. Choosing between the two mainly comes down to whether you want whole-home filtration or are targeting one specific space, like a bedroom or home office.
What UV Germicidal Lights Do
UV germicidal lights are installed directly inside your ductwork, where they use UV light as air passes through the system. We carry the full APCO lineup, including APCO RT, APCO Mag, APCO X, and APCO X-Mag. APCO-X is a Fresh-Aire UV whole home air treatment system, and it’s one of the options we recommend most for whole home coverage. If you want detailed performance data on a specific model, Product specifications can vary by model, so reviewing the details of the specific product is recommended.
What Humidifiers Add During Winter
Humidifiers add moisture to the air, which matters most in winter, when heating systems tend to dry out indoor air. We sell both bypass and power humidifiers, including a large power humidifier and small and large bypass models. Humidifiers can help reduce seasonal dryness and protect wood in your home. Our team can help evaluate your home’s needs and recommend suitable indoor air quality options.
What MERV-Rated Filters Capture
We offer high MERV filters as part of our indoor air quality product options. That tradeoff is why it’s worth confirming a filter is actually compatible with your system rather than assuming higher is always better.
Conclusion
Indoor air quality equipment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Air purifiers, UV lights, humidifiers, and filters each solve a different problem, and the right combination depends on your home and your existing ductwork. If you’re not sure where to start, our team can help you understand which indoor air quality options may fit your home. Request a Free Instant Bid online or call us at 866-342-4323.
FAQs
Do I have to add air quality equipment when I get a new HVAC system installed?
No. Indoor air quality products are available separately from HVAC installation and repair. You’re not required to add one to get a new furnace or air conditioner installed.
What UV germicidal light brand does Fibid carry?
We carry the Fresh-Aire UV APCO line, including APCO RT, APCO Mag, APCO X, and APCO X-Mag. APCO-X is our whole-home air treatment system option.
How much do Fibid’s humidifiers cost?
Our bypass and power humidifiers range from about $578 to $697, depending on the model and size.
What does a higher MERV rating actually mean?
A higher MERV rating means the filter captures smaller airborne particles, but it can also increase resistance to airflow, so it’s worth confirming compatibility with your specific system before upgrading.