Utah’s picturesque landscape comes with unique air‑quality challenges—seasonal wild‑fire smoke, winter inversions, and desert dust can all find their way inside your home. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) aggravates allergies, triggers asthma, and reduces overall comfort. That’s why Just Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling offers comprehensive indoor air quality services designed specifically for Salt Lake City homes. Our certified team pinpoints what’s in your air and installs proven solutions that create a fresher, healthier living environment year‑round.

Fortunately, our team at Just Right Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling can help you create a healthy home for yourself and your loved ones—we offer top indoor air quality solutions! Our energy audit will pinpoint areas of your Salt Lake City home susceptible to energy loss. At the same time, we’ll explore ways to improve your air quality and comfort. We offer an array of indoor air quality services and are here to help support you every step of the way.

At Just Right, we offer air treatment solutions for:

  • Allergies
  • Bacteria
  • Chemicals
  • Dust
  • Dust mites
  • Germs
  • Indoor air pollution
  • Mold
  • Odors
  • Pet dander
  • Pollen
  • Smoke
  • Viruses
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What Causes Indoor Air Pollution?

Allergens, mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—these pollutants and others add up to compromise your air quality. Building materials, household cleaning products, smoking, pets—they all play a part in affecting the quality of the air you breathe.

High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.

Unfortunately, the people most exposed to indoor air pollutants for the longest periods are often those most susceptible to the effects of indoor air pollution. Such groups include the young, the elderly, and the chronically ill, especially those suffering from respiratory or cardiovascular disease.

Common Indoor Air Pollutants in Salt Lake City

  • Fine particulate matter from winter inversions and wildfire smoke

  • Dust and desert pollen carried by dry summer winds

  • Off‑gassing VOCs from newer construction materials

  • Mold spores in humid crawl spaces or poorly ventilated bathrooms

  • Pet dander and household allergens

DIY Tips: The 3 Best Methods to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

Source Control

This method is the most effective. Simply eliminate the source or adjust it accordingly.

Ventilation

Open windows when the weather permits, and turn on your bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans while showering or cooking.

Air Cleaning

You can choose from many air cleaners, depending on your needs.

What other steps can I take to improve my indoor air quality?

Change your AC and furnace filters! Regularly replacing your HVAC filters every 1 to 3 months has so many benefits, but it’s especially important during your spring and fall cleaning. These filters work hard to catch all the dust, dirt, allergens, pet dander, hair, and other particles and pollutants to keep them from circulating throughout your Salt Lake City home. This is a simple but critical indoor air quality solution.

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Indoor Air Quality Maintenance

Air cleaners, air purifiers, ultraviolet (UV) lights, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers, work with your heating and cooling system. It only makes sense to have our team inspect your IAQ equipment during spring and fall tune-ups of your AC and furnace. Preventative maintenance keeps your equipment running stronger and longer.

Upgrade Your Home Comfort Equipment

Use your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to your advantage. A high-efficiency heating and cooling system controls humidity and keeps you comfortable throughout the year. Upgrade to a variable-speed air conditioning (AC) unit for improved comfort at a reduced cost. Variable-speed systems run longer at lower speeds. Doing so controls humidity without running up your energy bill. Reduce your carbon footprint without compromising your comfort. You might also try using an HVAC filter with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 or higher. These filters capture microscopic airborne particles before they circulate in your airflow. Always check first your manufacturer guidelines regarding which filter to use. The wrong filter for your system could end up restricting your system’s airflow.

Indoor Air Quality FAQs

Can the air ducts in my home affect my indoor air quality?

Air ducts are a hidden superhighway behind your walls, ceilings and floors. They deliver fresh air to every room in your home but also tend to accumulate dust, debris, and other pollutants.

Industry standards recommend having your air ducts inspected every two to three years. Our professionals can check for cracks and leaks that could cost you money in escaped energy. We recommend cleaning your ducts every five to seven years—more so if you have pets, allergies, or recently remodeled.

We begin with an in‑home air quality assessment to identify specific contaminants. Then we recommend targeted solutions—often a combination of filtration, purification, and humidity control.

Yes. High‑efficiency media filters or HEPA‑grade air purifiers capture fine smoke particulates that standard filters miss.

Proper humidity relieves dry‑air discomfort, protects wood furnishings, and helps reduce airborne viruses.

Most homes benefit from duct cleaning every 3–5 years or sooner if you notice excessive dust, recent renovations, or pest issues.

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