Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Most homes in central Virginia were built to keep weather out, not to filter what's circulating inside, so dust, allergens, mold spores, pet dander, and combustion byproducts tend to build up in the ductwork and on the filter slot over time. If anyone in your house has allergies, asthma, chronic congestion, or just feels worse at home than they do outside, the air is usually a big part of the picture. Fresh Air treats indoor air quality as its own trade, separate from heating and cooling, and we install and service everything from duct cleaning to UV purification to whole-home filtration for homes across Mechanicsville and Hanover County.
Whole-home filtration upgrades using MERV 13, MERV 16, or HEPA bypass media filters that catch the fine particles standard one-inch furnace filters miss. UV light installation in the air handler to neutralize mold spores, bacteria, and viruses moving through the system. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) that exchange stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air without losing the heating or cooling energy you've already paid for. Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers for homes that struggle with dry winter air or muggy summer air. Full duct cleaning that removes years of accumulated dust, debris, and biological growth. Duct sealing to stop conditioned air from leaking into attics and crawlspaces. Dryer vent cleaning for fire safety. Attic radiant barriers for summer cooling.
We start in the places most contractors skip. The attic, the crawlspace, and inside the ductwork. We inspect the return ducts for visible buildup, check the filter slot, look at the air handler and coil for biological growth, and measure for any signs of moisture intrusion or pressure imbalance. Then we walk you through what we found and what would actually move the needle for your symptoms.
An IAQ assessment runs an hour or two. Most installs (UV light, filter upgrade, dryer vent cleaning) finish in a single visit. Full duct cleaning typically takes a half-day to a full day depending on system size. ERV installs and humidifier or dehumidifier integrations usually run one day. Major work like full duct replacement runs two to three days.
A whole-home filtration upgrade with a new MERV 13 media filter cabinet usually runs $500 to $1,200 installed. UV-C light installation in the air handler typically runs $500 to $1,000. Energy recovery ventilator (ERV) installs run $2,500 to $5,000 depending on integration complexity. Full duct cleaning for a typical Richmond-area home runs $400 to $800. Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers run $1,500 to $3,500 installed. We provide a written, itemized quote so the number is transparent.
Mechanicsville is our home base. The office is here, the trucks roll out from here every morning, and we've served the Hanover County community since 2011. Our technicians are NATE-certified. The work runs under Virginia contractor licenses 2710051155 and 2705143403. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Call Fresh Air at 804-730-1999 or book online for an indoor air quality assessment in Mechanicsville. Free estimates on installation projects.