Air Quality Products & Services

Indoor Air Quality

There is more to your home's indoor air quality than simply your heating and air conditioning system. The quality of indoor air is important for both personal comfort and health. A.J. LeBlanc Heating sells and installs humidifiers, air purifiers and air cleaners to improve the quality of the air in your home. Humidifiers and air purification filters keep the air environment in your home clean and comfortable. Humidifiers add moisture to the air during the dry winters and air purification filters help clean the air. There are four principle ways to fight indoor air pollution and improve filtration in your home. These are source control, ventilation, air filters, and air cleaners.

Indoor Air Quality

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Humidifier Installations

A humidifier is a household appliance that increases humidity (moisture) in a single room or in the entire house. LeBlanc Heating installs whole-house or furnace humidifiers, which connect to a home's HVAC system to provide humidity to the entire house.

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Dehumidifier Installations

A Dehumidifier extracts humidity or moisture from your home. LeBlanc Heating installs whole home dehumidifiers which connect to your furnace duct work. Humid air can cause mold and mildew to grow inside homes, which pose various health risks.

Dehumidifier Installation
Dirty furnace components can reduce system logevity and increase service expenses

Dirty HVAC Components

Regular service of your HVAC system is a must. Component lock-outs, electrical shortages and restricted air flow are often caused by lack of maintenance. Dirty and clogged system components as well as rodent nesting are often cause for system malfunction.

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Ecobee Thermostats

Are you looking to upgrade your home with a smart thermostat? Look no further than A.J. LeBlanc Heating, who sells, installs and services all Ecobee models, including the Ecobee Lite, Ecobee Premium and Ecobee Enhanced. Ecobee thermostats are known for their energy efficiency and convenience features, such as being able to control temperature remotely through a smartphone app. With A.J. LeBlanc's expert installation and service, you can trust that your Ecobee thermostat will be working at its best to keep your home comfortable and save you money. Don't wait, upgrade to an Ecobee smart thermostat today with A.J. LeBlanc Heating.

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Google Nest Thermostats

At A.J. LeBlanc Heating, we install and repair Google Nest thermostats in all their varieties, including the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat. Not only do we offer a wide selection of these smart thermostats, but our experts can also help with installation and ongoing maintenance. All Google Nest thermostats come with an easy-to-use app that allows you to control your home's temperature remotely, as well as energy-saving features like Auto-Away mode. With our expertise and Nest's innovative technology, we can help make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Come visit us at A.J. LeBlanc Heating to see how Google Nest thermostats can work for you.

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Pollutant Source Control

The starting point for a home indoor air quality strategy is source control. It makes sense. If you can control a pollutant before it becomes airborne, you’re ahead of the game. Source control strategies include the use of low emission paints, varnishes, and carpeting, no smoking, no pets, maintaining optimum humidity levels, regular cleaning, and regular servicing of combustion appliances, such as furnaces. Unfortunately, you cannot always control pollutant sources.

Air Filters

Changing your filter is one of the most important things a homeowner can do to maintain their HVAC system's efficiency. There are many variables that affect the life of a filter, but it is generally recommended that homeowners change their filter every 6 months. Air filters are typically changed more often in the summer months than winter months, and equipment which is under less use makes for extended filter life. Why change your filter? Your filter acts as a barrier between pet hair, pollen, dust, and allergens entering your HVAC system. A bad or inefficient filter redistributes these airborne concerns back into your home via your supply ductwork. Additional concerns include increased dust collection within the unit itself. As dust builds up on key components (such as the furnace blower motor and evaporator coil), homeowners are more likely to experience system failure, reduced efficiency and increased service calls.

Has your air quality remained the same, even after the installation of that expensive filter? All filters have a “pressure drop,” or amount of resistance. Even cheap throw-away filters can become problematic if not changed on a regular basis. As dirt collects on the filter, the pressure drop rises. Far worse than low cost throw-away filters are the high pressure drop filters, which have pressure drops of 0.35” w.g. or higher (some have pressure drops exceeding 0.5” w.g. by themselves). Homeowners buy expensive filters because they want to improve the air quality and comfort in their homes. Ironically, the filters often make things worse.

Look inside the panel of a furnace or blower for a central air conditioning system, and you will find the manufacturer’s rating label. Typically, one of the ratings is “Total ESP.” Total ESP stands for Total External Static Pressure. When the Total External Static Pressure is exceeded in a home comfort system, the fan slows. When the fan slows, there are a couple of possible consequences. First, there may not be sufficient air flow to ensure enough air is delivered to the end of the longest duct runs. When this occurs, these rooms may feel stuffy and too hot or cold, even though the temperature is comfortable elsewhere. Second, the air flow passing over the evaporator coil may be insufficient to ensure proper dehumidification. If the evaporator coil doesn’t fully dehumidify, it and/or the surrounding plenum box can become a breeding ground for bacteriological growth and contaminants.

Fortunately, the HVAC industry has a number of excellent solutions for homeowners who want better filtration than the minimal amount found with a throw-away filter, but do not want the comfort or bacteriological problems of a high pressure drop filter. These include residential HEPA (high efficiency particulate arresting) filters, deep pleated media air filters, and electronic air cleaners.

Ventilation

According to the EPA, the air inside your home is far worse than outside air. Yet, when it is really hot or freezing, who is going to open the windows? It’s uncomfortable and unaffordable.

There is a solution for some homes that improves fresh ventilation without the comfort or energy costs. It is called an energy recovery ventilator. Not only can it improve air quality, it can actually reduce utilities in certain circumstances.

Air Cleaning

The fourth way to fight indoor air pollution is air cleaning. Do not buy the cheap tabletop and gadget air cleaners you hear advertised. They are a waste of money. According to an American Lung Association® report, “The reviewed data provide little reason to endorse the use of inexpensive tabletop, appliance-type air cleaners, regardless of the technology they employ. In general, high-efficiency particle collection requires larger filters or electronic air cleaners.”

We recommend a whole-house approach with a duct mounted UV light and either a HEPA filtration system or an electronic air cleaner. The installed cost of an electronic air cleaner is roughly 30 cents a day over the life of the air cleaner. What’s appropriate for your home depends on your budget, comfort system, and family.

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Ecobee Smart Thermostat

A smart thermostat is a great way to stay connected to your home, even when you're away. Ecobee smart thermostats are some of the most popular on the market, and for good reason. They offer a wide range of features that allow you to control your home's heating and cooling from anywhere. With an Ecobee smart thermostat, you can set schedules, monitor energy usage, and even receive alerts if there's a problem. Call A.J. LeBlanc Heating today to have an Ecobee thermostat installed in your home.

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  • Room Sensors
  • Mobile App
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Nest Smart Thermostat

The Nest Thermostat has been shown to help reduce energy consumption by up to 20%. By automatically adjusting the temperature when you are away from home or asleep, the Nest Thermostat can help you save money on your energy bill. In addition, the Nest Thermostat provides valuable data that can help you optimize your heating and cooling system to further reduce your energy consumption. If you are looking for a way to reduce your energy consumption, a smart thermostat like the Nest Thermostat is a great option.

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  • Room Sensors
  • Mobile App
  • Google & Alexa
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Aprilaire Air Quality

Looking for a way to improve the air quality in your home? Aprilaire may have just what you need. Aprilaire is a leading manufacturer of air quality products, including air filters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air cleaners. Each of their products is designed to help improve the air in your home, making it cleaner and more comfortable to breathe. And with a wide range of product options available, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your needs. So why wait any longer? Give Aprilaire a try today and see the difference they can make.

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A.J. LeBlanc Heating's Air Quality Installations

Our Thermostats, Ventilator, Humidifier and filter Installations

Filter Replacement

Mini split maintenance and filter replacement

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

Ecobee smart thermostat installation and repair

Air Cleaner

Furnace air filter replacement and annual maintenance

Energy Recovery Ventilator

Installation of a energy recovery ventilator

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A.J. LeBlanc Heating Inc

Address: 45 South River Road Bedford, NH 03110

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