MERV-13 Filtration
MERV-13 filters trap particles as small as 0.3 microns. That includes smoke, mold spores, and many bacteria. Most Sacramento homes can be upgraded on a normal service visit.
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Sacramento air has two threats each year: wildfire smoke and valley fever spores. Your HVAC unit can block both.

Sacramento homes face a real air problem. Summer brings wildfire smoke from the Sierra. Spring and fall bring Coccidioides spores. These spores cause valley fever. Standard 1-inch filters do not block them. Fresh Air installs MERV-13 filters, UV scrubbers, and whole-home units that do.
MERV-13 filters trap particles as small as 0.3 microns. That includes smoke, mold spores, and many bacteria. Most Sacramento homes can be upgraded on a normal service visit.
UV-C light units mount at your coil. They kill mold, bacteria, and viruses before air spreads them. They also cut coil buildup that causes musty odors.
Ionization units send charged particles through your ducts. They attach to smoke, VOCs, and odors. Air is cleaned before it reaches your rooms.
Valley fever comes from a fungus in valley soil. Wind stirs spores into the air. They enter homes through vents or open windows. MERV-13 or higher filters trap many spores before they reach your rooms.
Fresh Air installs IAQ upgrades alongside HVAC swaps or as solo jobs. Our team holds CSLB license #945361. We have served Sacramento homeowners since 2009. We size IAQ units to your square footage and duct layout. No one-size guess.
Valley fever is a lung infection from a soil fungus. It is common in the Central Valley. High-MERV filters cut spore counts indoors. They are not a medical treatment. But they do help.
They handle different threats. MERV-13 traps particles. UV kills biological items on surfaces and in the air stream. Many Sacramento homes benefit from both.
In most cases, yes. A licensed tech checks your blower and duct size first. That confirms airflow stays healthy after the upgrade.
Fresh Air offers free estimates on MERV-13 upgrades, UV scrubbers, and whole-home IAQ units. We serve Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Granite Bay, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, and the Capital Region. Call (916) 416-8181 or visit /contact/.