We love our furry friends, but those hairy little beasts can clog up the HVAC filter far faster than you’d expect. Even if your home is pet-free, your filter can become clogged with dust and debris in a matter of months.

With our home air filtration services, you won’t have to worry about breathing in polluted air that could make your family sick. Grasshopper Heating & Cooling is a full-service HVAC company that proudly serves Clifton Park, Capital District, and other nearby New York cities. Give us a call at (518) 241-5929 to book home air filtration today.

Our Advanced Filtration Technologies

When coming to your home, the first thing we’ll do is inspect your HVAC system filters. Think of filters as the unsung heroes of your HVAC system. They’re great for trapping dirt, dust bunnies, pet dander, and more. Without a filter, you’d be breathing in some seriously nasty air.

Depending on the thickness of your filter, we’ll need to swap it out for a new one every 90 days to six months. We can also install UV air filtration in your home’s ductwork. UV filtration kills bacteria and mold before they have a chance to hit your lungs, making it a great option for people with allergies and asthma.

Air Filtration vs. Air Purification

Are air filtration and air purification the same thing? Not quite. They both remove pollutants, but air purification systems eliminate more contaminants.

Basic air filters capture dust, lint, carpet fibers, and mold spores. Thicker filters have a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating of 13 to 20. The higher the MERV rating, the more contaminants the filter can trap.

Filters with MERV ratings of 13 to 16 can capture the following:

Bacteria

Pet dander

Tobacco smoke

Germs from sneezes

Particles as tiny as 0.03 microns

Air purifiers neutralize contaminants that regular HVAC filtration systems cannot. For instance, a UV purifier kills bacteria, whereas an air filter simply captures them. Ionic purifiers are another option. They release negative ions into the air, which then bond to positive particles that pass by.

How To Tell If You Need Residential Air Filtration

Is it time to call Grasshopper Heating & Cooling for air filtration? Here’s how to know:

It’s been ages since you last cleaned or replaced your air filter. At the bare minimum, you should replace your filter every 90 days (or every six months to a year for thick filters).

You feel crummy inside your home, but symptoms subside once you get fresh air.

Someone in your home has allergies or asthma. In this case, standard air filters may not be enough to keep them comfortable. We may suggest a UV purifier as well.

We’re Pros at Purifying Indoor Air

Smell that? It’s the fresh, clean air you’ll have once we’ve hooked you up with efficient air cleaning. Our HVAC pros will wipe out pollutants so you and your family can breathe easy again.

To schedule installation of our high-quality air filters, call Superior Mechanical Heating and Air (909) 890 - 9135