How much does IAQ work cost in Chino?
4-inch MERV 13 media filter cabinet $200-$450. UV-C lamp $400-$700. Whole-home HEPA bypass $1,500-$2,500. Full IAQ stack $2,000-$3,500. Add iWave-R bipolar ionization $400-$800.
My Chino home is near the agricultural preserve. What IAQ upgrades help?
Full IAQ stack plus iWave-R: 4-inch MERV 13 + UV-C + HEPA bypass + iWave-R total $2,400-$4,300. The HEPA bypass catches sub-micron particles MERV 13 cannot, iWave-R ionizes ag-pollen and allergens for filter capture.
How often should Chino HVAC have professional duct cleaning?
Annually for properties within 1-2 miles of working agricultural land. Every 3-5 years for less-exposed Chino neighborhoods. We do HEPA-cabinet cleaning, not consumer-grade rotary brush systems.
My Chino home was hit by wildfire smoke. Can you do recovery work?
Yes. Post-smoke HEPA-cabinet duct cleaning $400-$800. Filter swap. UV-C lamp install for evaporator-coil mold suppression. Coordinated single-job recovery.
How much does indoor air quality improvement cost?
MERV 13 cabinet upgrade: $200-$450. UV-C or iWave-R add-on: $450-$1,200. Whole-home HEPA system: $1,200-$2,500. Filter upgrades alone make the biggest difference for cost vs. impact.
What is MERV rating and what should I get?
MERV is a 1-16 scale measuring filter efficiency. Builder-grade is usually MERV 8 (catches dust, lint, pollen). MERV 13 catches finer particles including smoke, mold spores, and bacteria. We spec MERV 13 minimum on every HD install. MERV 16 is HEPA-equivalent and requires a properly sized media cabinet.
Should I get UV-C lamps or an air purifier?
UV-C lamps mounted at the coil kill mold and bacteria growing on the coil itself. iWave-R bipolar ionization handles smoke odors, VOCs, and airborne pathogens throughout the duct system. They solve different problems and can be combined.