Left untreated, mold will continue to grow and spread and can damage walls, ceilings, carpeting, and more. Every time the house is closed up and the a/c is turned off, the moisture creeps back in and the mold begins growing again.

The REME Halo™ whole-home air purifier from RGF^® Environmental Group Inc. has earned a reputation among contractors not only for its ability to improve IAQ, but also for its ease of installation and stellar customer support. 

Most of the time, it will be possible to come up with a solution to an IAQ problem, and contractors should take that opportunity to educate consumers on the health and comfort benefits of IAQ products.

The Ascendant Series is a conventional cooling and active desiccant dehumidification hybrid system with regeneration input. 

If contractors get a whiff of mold and mildew, the homeowner can smell it, too. It’s the perfect starting point for a conversation about humidity control. 

The Energy Star^®-rated Ultra-Aire 98H can remove up to 98 pints of water per day, has a limited 5.9-A draw, and an energy factor of 2.95 liters per kWh. 

Nanocap Technologies LLC has announced the Nanocap Process, which uses capillary condensation and then osmosis through a semi-permeable membrane to dry air. Based on nanopore technology and available for licensing, this patented process is said to be significantly more efficient than conventional dehumidification.

From energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) to filters and compressor technology, these manufacturers are pulling out the stops to meet consumer demand for better IAQ at home, work, school, and everywhere in between.

The following five projects demonstrate how contractors are working closely with customers to provide personalized, effective, and efficient IAQ solutions.

The 2015 AHR Expo blew into the Windy City and proceeded to trump all previous Chicago expo records as manufacturers, contractors, and distributors from all around the country traveled to the Midwest to discover what’s new and trending in the HVACR industry.