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Healthier Home
With today’s tightly sealed, well insulated homes, the air inside your home can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside. There are several sources of indoor air quality issues, but luckily we offer several solutions to these problems
Humidity & noise issues
Humidity, Noise
Our Solution
Dust, dander & spores
Lint & dust, Pet dander, Plant spores
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Bacteria & mold growth
Mold, Bacteria
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Smoke & chemical pollutants
Smoke, Chemical fumes, Radon gas, Cooking odors, Pollen
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CO & dry air hazards
Carbon monoxide, Dry air
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The following questions will guide you through these points of consideration:
Problematic Dry Air
Too little moisture in your home can cause the following conditions:
Increased personal discomfort
Increased breeding ground for viruses
Cracked paint and plaster
Increased static electricity damage
Dried out wood floors and furniture
It is recommended that indoor humidity levels be maintained in the 40-60% range.
High Humidity
Too much humidity can create a breeding ground for …
Bacteria
Mold
Dust Mites
…aggravating allergies and asthma.
Controlling Humidity
Your home comfort system should provide both comfortable temperatures and comfortable humidity levels. It is recommended that indoor humidity be managed to be in the 40-60% range.
Humidity System
- A system with variable speed blower
- A thermostat with humidity control
Amana HEPA Air Cleaner
Amana HEPA Air Cleaner
The Clean Comfort® CC-HEPAUV Return Duct or Return Remote Collar Mount system has dual UVC germicidal lights with three stages of filtration, a ventilator, a speed selection switch, and a cabinet enclosure system. After passing through the dual UVC germicidal lights, the ventilator pulls air through the pre-filter and then through the impregnated carbon pad for odor control. Finally, the last stage of filtration is the HEPA filter, which removes 99.97% of particles 0.3um in size that pass through the filter*.
Features
- Dual UVC Lamps.
- Installing the CC-HEPAUV in a bypass configuration allows for no added static pressure to the HVAC system.
- Versatile installation: return duct mounting or return remote collar mounting with pre-punched knockouts.
- Plug-in power cord (120 VAC); no field wiring required
- Heavy gauge steel cabinet with powder coat paint finish resists corrosion and provides rigid installation and durability.
Amana Duct-mount HEPA air cleaner
Amana Duct-mount HEPA air cleaner
The Clean Comfort® CC-HEPA Return Duct or Return Remote Collar Mount system has three stages of filtration, a ventilator, a speed selection switch, and a cabinet enclosure system. The ventilator pulls air through the pre-filter and then through the impregnated carbon pad for odor control. Finally, the last stage of filtration is the HEPA filter, which removes 99.97% of particles 0.3um in size that pass through the filter*.
Features
- Installing the CC-HEPA in a bypass configuration allows for no added static pressure to the HVAC system.
- Versatile installation: return duct mounting or return remote collar mounting with pre-punched knockouts
- Plug-in power cord (120 VAC); no field wiring required.
- Heavy gauge steel cabinet with powder coat paint finish resists corrosion and provides rigid installation and durability
Amana MERV 13 AIR CLEANER
Amana MERV 13 AIR CLEANER
The Clean Comfort® MERV 13 Series media air cleaners for residential applications helps remove a wide range of airborne particles as small as 0.3 micron.
Features
- Filter design features a structured density gradient for sustained efficiency over the life of the filter
- Filter material is constructed of cellulose-free, hydrophobic polyolefin fibers
- Filter has a tight cabinet fit ensuring minimal air bypass
- Heavy-duty, 20 gauge, pre-painted, corrosion-resistant cabinet and door
Amana AM11 Media Air Cleaner
Amana AM11 Media Air Cleaner
The Clean Comfort brand AM Series of media air cleaners are a cost effective way to filter the air in your home compared to electronic air cleaners. These efficient air cleaners help to remove household dust, lint, pet dander and even pollen as these contaminants pass through the return air ducts of your central heating and cooling system. Available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, your HVAC professional can recommend the model that best fits your system
Features
- Includes MERV 11 media filter, rated at 492 feet/minute, removes airborne contaminants down to 0.3 micron
- Unique filter design features a structured density gradient with an electret charge for higher initial and sustained efficiency
- Filter material is constructed of cellulose-free, hydrophobic polyolefin fibers that will not shred or absorb moisture
- Extra deep, 5 1/4 inch pleated filter with long filter life and low static pressure. Filter lasts up to one year in standard a
- Perfect-fit filter has an exact fit with the cabinet ensuring no air bypass so all air in the return duct is treated
- Pre-assembled filter frame is made of strong beverage board. Quick and easy to change filter when needed
- Heavy-gauge, galvanized-steel cabinet and powder-coat paint finish resist corrosion and provide trouble-free installation
Air Filters
Air filters protect you and your family by removing pollutants that are harmful to your health.
Improved Air Quality
The quality of your indoor air can be improved significantly by adding an air filter to your heating and cooling system.
Air Pollutants
Chart: Size Comparison of Pollutants in Microns*
*This chart is intended to provide information on particle size only, not air cleaner performance.
99% of the particles in the air are not visible to the naked eye. These are the particles that are most dangerous to your health:
- Aggravating allergies and asthma
- Contributing to colds and flu
A standard one-inch filter captures less than 5% of the particles in the air. This leaves the other 95% to:
- Pollute indoor air
- Contaminate duct work
- Reduce the efficiency of your heating/cooling equipment
Ultra Violet Lights
Ultra Violet Lights
Ultraviolet Germicidal Lights keep your home healthy by targeting microorganisms which are harmful to your health.
Microbial Growth
The following can can grow on the indoor cooling coil and circulate throughout the home:
Bacteria
Mold
Dust Mites
UV Light Benefits
UV Lights help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses into your home through the ductwork. UV Lights kill these living organisms and help prevent microbial growth on the indoor coil.
Ventilators
Ventilators
A ventilator will help to dilute:
Cooking Odors
Pet Odors
Odors from Paints and Chemicals
Ventilator Benefits
- Odor dilution
- Introduction of fresh, outside air
- Reduces energy loss to a minimum
Amana Brand Smart Thermostat
Amana Brand Smart Thermostat
Sleek, modern, and minimalist controller for Amana systems. Monitor and control your HVAC system from across the room, or from across the country.
Features
- Voice control by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Error and service notifications
Amana ComfortNet™ CTK04
Amana ComfortNet™ CTK04 – Temperature Control
The Amana® brand ComfortNet digital thermostats work with Amana brand ECM-based furnaces and air handlers and 16 & 18 SEER two-stage air conditioners and heat pumps.
Features
- Advanced modulation control
- Heat pump balance point
- Auxiliary heat lock-out
- Continuous fan speed (high, med, low)
- Full color display
- Commercial / residential selection option
- Onboard dehumidification capability
- Humidification control & type selection with wireless option
- Window frost / condensation protection
- Southern dehumidification control
- Multiple commercial dehumidification options
- Indoor temperature averaging
- Device naming option
- User interaction log (historical)
- Outdoor temperature & humidity displays (with RedLINK)
- Advanced staging control
- Heat and cool cycle rate adjustability
- Energy management recovery
- Wireless accessory capability
- Multi-lingual (English, French, Spanish)
- Maintenance reminders for air filters, UV lamps, humidifier pads, & electronic air cleaners
- Continuous, adjustable backlight & contrast
- Temperature & humidity display adjustments
- Temperature display ?F or ?C
- Max heat & min. cool set-point temps
- Max / min temperature / humidity alerts
- Customizable home-screen theme with various options
- Keypad lock-out options
- Auto-display dimming option
- Dealer information capability
- USB upload dealer information & set-up
Noise Level: Outdoor Unit
Noise Level: Outdoor Unit
The quietest OUTDOOR units have two speeds (high and low) and run on low speed about 80% of the time with longer run cycles for dramatically reduced sound levels and less on/off disturbance.
Noise Level: Indoor Unit
Noise Level: Indoor Unit
The quietest INDOOR units have a variable speed motor and run on low speed about 80-90% of the time for whisper quiet operation. They also have longer run cycles and gradual ramping up/down for less on/off disturbance.
Comparative Sound Ratings
(Decibels)
Variable Speed – Quietest
2-Speed – Quieter
Single Speed – Quiet
Variable speed system
Advantages
Systems with variable speed blower motors have significant advantages over single speed systems.
Greater Comfort
- Reduced room temperature fluctuation
- Better humidity control
- Quieter operation due to motor ramping up and down slowly vs on/off
Improved Indoor Air Quality
- Air cleaners only filter the air when the blower is on – variable speed can run continuously for just pennies a day
Save Money
- Lower energy bills
- Improves system heating & cooling performance
- Energy Star rated
Standard VS. Variable Speed Blower
Temperature Swing Comparison
System Blower Cycle
