How much does IAQ work cost in Ontario?
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 per system.
My Ontario home is near the airport. What IAQ upgrades will help?
Full IAQ stack: 4-inch MERV 13 media filter cabinet + UV-C lamp + whole-home HEPA bypass. Total $2,000-$3,500. The HEPA bypass catches sub-micron diesel particulate that MERV 13 alone cannot. Filter changes every 3-4 months for heavy logistics-corridor exposure.
My Ontario home has someone with asthma. What IAQ upgrades help?
Full IAQ stack with iWave-R bipolar ionization addition. MERV 13 + UV-C + iWave-R + HEPA bypass total $2,400-$4,300. Catches finer particles, suppresses mold, ionizes allergens for filter capture, and removes diesel particulate from logistics-corridor outdoor air.
How often should Ontario HVAC have professional duct cleaning?
Annually for properties within 1-2 miles of airport approaches or major truck corridors. Every 3-5 years for less-exposed Ontario neighborhoods. We do HEPA-cabinet cleaning, not consumer-grade rotary brush systems.
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.
