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What Exactly Is Indoor Air Quality?

Indoor air quality refers to air quality within the buildings we live, work or spend any time in and it is known to affect our health, comfort and well-being. According to the Government of Canada*, air contaminants and pollutants present in the air can lead to health concerns.
There are number of allergens and substances of concern including dust, cigarette smoke and so-called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emitted as gases from household products like paints and aerosols. Other fine particles that reduce the quality of the air we breathe include mold, fungi, bacteria, dust mites, pollen and spores.

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Indoor Air Quality Products

At Reliance®, we offer a range of indoor air quality solutions, including air purifiers, humidifiers and filters designed to support a more comfortable home environment. A Home Comfort Advisor can walk you through all available options and help you choose a system that fits your home and budget. Our indoor air quality products can integrate with many existing HVAC setups or be paired with a new heating and cooling system.

What Products Support Indoor Air Quality?

Indoor air quality can be influenced by everyday activities, seasonal conditions and the equipment already in your home. Products such as whole‑home humidifiers, HEPA filters, UV systems and advanced air purification technologies each play a different role in managing airflow, reducing dryness or enhancing filtration.

Why Do Homeowners Upgrade Their Indoor Air Quality?

Many homeowners look into indoor air quality upgrades during HVAC replacements, home updates or when they want greater control over comfort in high‑use or closed‑off rooms. Our team can provide guidance based on your home’s layout, size and specific needs.

Professional Advice and Installation

Reliance has been supporting Canadians for over 60 years with friendly, knowledgeable service. From product selection to installation, our Home Comfort Advisors and technicians are here to help. We also offer 24/7 phone support and as‑soon‑as same‑day repairs for many service calls.

Whole-Home Humidifier

Adds moisture only when it’s needed and limits humidity to the level you select. Get relief from dry skin and sinus discomfort, while also helping to keep your energy bills in check (low humidity in the air makes the temperature feel colder, which can lead to you turning up the heat even more!). Plus: Protect wood and other surfaces in your home from cracking and other damage caused by over-dry air

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Lifebreath HRV & ERV

Bring a steady supply of fresh outdoor air into your home while helping to minimise energy loss. Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) exchange stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air, capturing some of the heat or coolness from the outgoing air and transferring it to the incoming air. HRVs transfer heat, while ERVs transfer both heat and moisture, which makes them especially useful in homes dealing with higher humidity. Both help remove indoor pollutants like carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds and support fresher, more comfortable indoor air year-round. A Home Comfort Advisor can help you decide which is right for your home. Learn more about HRVs and ERVs.

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HEPA Filters

Captures fine airborne particles as air circulates through your HVAC system, helping to reduce dust, pollen, pet dander, and smoke. During wildfire season, when outdoor air quality can decline quickly, a high-quality HEPA filter can help capture some of the fine particles that make their way indoors. It works quietly in the background with your existing system, so the air moving through your home passes through added filtration every time your furnace or air handler runs. A great option for homeowners who want an extra layer of filtration year-round, not just when smoke is in the forecast.

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Ultra-Violet Light System

Installs directly into your HVAC system and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to help treat the air as it circulates. UV systems are commonly installed near the coil, where they help address the growth of mould, bacteria, and other microorganisms on system components. Because they work in-line with your existing furnace or air handler, they run quietly in the background and require little day-to-day attention. A UV system can be a good complement to filtration, working alongside a HEPA filter so you’re addressing both airborne particles and microbial growth on your equipment. A Home Comfort Advisor can help you determine whether a UV system is a good fit for your home.

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UV Purity System

This 3-stage Ultraviolet Light System could help filter particles and germs, as well as sterilize select molds and bacteria that are trapped by the filter.

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Rent or Buy: What’s the smart choice?

A Reliance Indoor Air Quality System is a smart investment in your family’s wellbeing. When it comes to the decision to rent or buy, here are a few things to keep in mind:

If you rent, you’ll pay for your system through affordable monthly payments which can simplify your household budget.
Your rental fee covers servicing and most repairs.
Buying involves an upfront cost.
Owning means you’ll be responsible for repairs after your equipment warranty expires.

Schedule a consultation to have a Home Comfort Advisor walk you through both options, so you can make the right choice for your home and your budget.

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Indoor air quality refers to, well, the quality of the air within the buildings where we live,

work and spend our time, and it can affect our comfort and our health.

Studies show that, as Canadians, we tend to spend the majority of our time indoors – and

as patterns of work-life balance continue to shift, it’s even more important that

the air that we breathe is as fresh and free of impurities as we can make it.

At Reliance, we know you’d be hard-pressed to find an indoor environment that doesn’t

have at least a minimal concentration of impurities in the air, with the understanding that significant

concentrations of particulate matter can affect the enjoyment of your living space.

There are a variety of things that can affect your indoor air quality, including dust and

other fine particles, pollen, pet dander, cigarette smoke, the volume of local traffic

near your home and even the weather.

There can also be VOC’spresent in the air that are trace amounts of gasses that are

produced by many common household products and materials.

As a homeowner, it’s important to understand the types of air quality issues you may be

experiencing and the options available to help fix them.

Having a properly maintained HVAC system is a good first step in helping you to optimize

the quality of the air that you breathe – by regulating temperature and humidity, as well

as aiding to remove allergens, airborne pollutants and helping to reduce odours.

Reliance offers a number of indoor air quality solutions that can work with your existing

furnace or may be bundled with a new heating and cooling system.

These filters generate an electrostatic charge that attract small particles and impurities

in order to help remove them from the circulating air.

A Whole-Home HEPA filter When connected to your home’s air return is capable of removing

99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger, such as household dust, mites, pollen, mould

spores, pet dander, cooking smoke and grease, and more.

UV systems work to sterilize filters and air coils with the use of germicidal lamps that

deactivate or destroy microorganisms and bacteria.

Dry air can be a source of discomfort, especially during the winter months, and a whole-home

humidifier adds moisture only when it’s needed – allowing you to maintain the humidity

levels that are right for you.

One of the easiest ways to improve your indoor air quality is to increase ventilation and

provide more outside air to your living space.

An HRV or ERV can do just that, by supplying clean, fresh air, and recovering energy and

humidity from the exhaust air.

As far as filters go, it’s a good idea to check them at least every three months – with

more frequent inspections if you typically find that your filters get dirty quickly.

The air outside of your home is generally cleaner than the air inside your home – and

by opening windows to create a cross-breeze, you can help to dilute the concentration of

airborne impurities – keeping interior doors open also enhances air circulation.

Another way that you can make air circulation work for you, is with the use of strategically

placed portable fans throughout your home – they’re a great way to draw fresh air

in from the outdoors, keep it moving and ideally help to expel stagnant air through an exit.

And be sure to utilize local ventilation through the use of exhaust fans in your kitchen to

help reduce fumes and in the bathroom to remove excess humidity.

Reliance makes it easy to improve your indoor air quality – and our Home Comfort Advisors

can help you choose the solutions that are right for your home and your budget.

To book your FREE in-home consultation today, Call on Reliance.

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