Indoor Air Quality · Trane Air Solutions Dealer
Indoor Air Quality — St. Louis, MO.
The air inside your home can be up to 5x more polluted than the air outside. We diagnose what’s actually in your air — dust, allergens, humidity issues, ventilation gaps — and install proven Trane systems to fix it. Locally owned, master-engineer-led, no upsell.
Air Purification
Trane CleanEffects + media filters
Humidity Control
Whole-home humidifiers & dehumidifiers
UV Sterilization
Kills mold & viruses in the air handler
Master Engineer
Tom Hoffmann diagnoses every job
What’s in Your Air
Common Causes of Poor IAQ
Modern airtight homes are energy-efficient but tend to trap contaminants. Cleaning chemicals, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, formaldehyde from furniture, mold from humidity, and inadequate ventilation all build up inside — often unnoticed until someone develops symptoms. We start with an in-home assessment to identify exactly what’s affecting your air, then recommend the most cost-effective fix.
Dust & Pollen
Settles on every surface, circulates with every system cycle
Pet Dander
Microscopic particles that trigger allergy and asthma symptoms
Mold & Mildew
Grows wherever humidity sits above 60% — releases spores constantly
VOCs & Chemicals
Off-gassing from furniture, paint, carpets, and cleaning products
Bacteria & Viruses
Spread indoors through shared HVAC airflow, especially in winter
Stale Air
Inadequate ventilation traps contaminants and CO₂ indoors
Warning Signs
Symptoms of Poor Air Quality
IAQ symptoms develop gradually and are easy to blame on something else. People with asthma, allergies, or respiratory issues feel it first — but anyone can be affected. Common signs to watch for: persistent coughing or congestion when home, dry or irritated skin, throat and eye irritation, recurring headaches or fatigue, unexplained dizziness or nausea, and rashes that improve when you’re away from the house. If symptoms ease at work or on vacation and return at home, your air is the likely culprit.
Solutions
Trane Indoor Air Quality Products We Install
Trane’s IAQ lineup integrates directly with your existing HVAC system — no separate ductwork, no portable boxes cluttering rooms. We size and install everything to your home’s actual needs.
Whole-Home Air Cleaner
Trane CleanEffects™
The highest-efficiency air cleaner in Trane’s lineup. Removes up to 99.98% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns — smaller than a standard filter can catch. Captures dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, and most viruses and bacteria. Certified asthma & allergy friendly™. Installs directly into your existing duct system with no separate filter changes required.
Humidity Control
Whole-Home Humidifiers
St. Louis winters can drop indoor humidity into the teens, drying out skin, wood floors, furniture, and sinuses. A whole-home humidifier installed on your furnace adds moisture to the air your HVAC system is already moving — no portable units to refill, no wet floors. When paired with Trane CleanEffects, it’s the most advanced whole-house comfort system available.
High-Efficiency Filtration
QuikBox™ Media Cabinet
A step up from standard 1″ furnace filters. The QuikBox media cabinet uses a thicker, denser filter that traps far more dust and allergens while protecting your equipment’s motor and coils from particulate buildup — a major cause of premature failures. One filter lasts up to 6 months and is easily replaceable. A practical upgrade for any home where allergies, pets, or asthma are a concern.
Sterilization
UV Light Air Purification
UV lights installed inside your air handler kill mold, bacteria, and viruses on the evaporator coil and in passing airflow — the two places they most easily multiply in a home HVAC system. They run silently in the background, use minimal electricity, and dramatically reduce the biological load on your air. Especially valuable for homes with someone immunocompromised or recovering from frequent respiratory illness.
Authorized Trane Dealer
Pair IAQ with a New Trane System
Most homes get the best IAQ results by integrating air purification, humidity control, and filtration into a single Trane system — not bolting separate boxes onto an old furnace. If you’re already considering a system replacement, this is the right time to upgrade your air at the same time.
Common Questions
IAQ Questions, Answered Honestly
How do I know if I have an indoor air quality problem?
The clearest sign is symptoms that improve when you leave the house and return when you’re back — persistent coughing, congestion, headaches, dry skin, or eye irritation. Visible dust accumulation, musty smells, and condensation on windows are also strong indicators. We can run an in-home assessment to confirm and pinpoint the source.
What’s the difference between a media filter and CleanEffects?
A media filter (like the QuikBox) is a thicker, denser passive filter that catches more particles than a standard 1″ filter. Trane CleanEffects is an active electronic air cleaner that uses an electrical charge to capture particles 10x smaller — down to 0.1 microns. CleanEffects is the right choice for severe allergies, asthma, or households with multiple pets. Media filters are a great cost-effective upgrade for most other homes.
Will an air purifier help with COVID, flu, or other viruses?
High-efficiency air cleaners like Trane CleanEffects and HVAC UV lights significantly reduce airborne virus particles, though no air system eliminates transmission entirely. They’re a meaningful layer of protection — especially for households with elderly residents, young children, or someone immunocompromised.
Do I need a humidifier in St. Louis?
If your home drops below 30% humidity in winter (very common in St. Louis), yes. Low humidity dries out skin, sinuses, hardwood floors, and wood furniture, and makes static electricity worse. A whole-home humidifier installed on your furnace solves it without portable units.
How long do UV lights last?
UV bulbs in HVAC applications typically last 1–2 years before losing effectiveness, even though they may still appear to glow. We replace them on the same schedule as your annual maintenance visit.
Will IAQ products increase my energy bills?
Minimally. Trane CleanEffects uses about the same power as a standard light bulb. UV lights are similarly low-draw. Higher-MERV filters can slightly reduce airflow if mismatched to your system, but we size everything properly so efficiency isn’t affected.
Can you install IAQ products with my existing HVAC system?
Yes, in most cases. CleanEffects, media filter cabinets, UV lights, and whole-home humidifiers all retrofit into existing residential systems. We confirm compatibility during the in-home assessment.
How much does an indoor air quality assessment cost?
Call us at (314) 471-7625 for current pricing — we keep it accessible because the goal is to identify your specific issue, not sell you products you don’t need. There’s never pressure to buy.
Breathe Better. Start with an Assessment.
We diagnose what’s actually wrong with your air before recommending anything. Locally owned, master-engineer-led, no upsell — just proven Trane products sized to your home.