Free In-Home Air Quality Inspection
At Carriage Heating and Cooling, we’re a family-owned company based in Pooler, Georgia, proudly serving the Greater Savannah area since 2004. Our team of experienced local techs delivers 5-star service every time – backed by our perfect 5-star reviews. We handle heating repairs, cooling repairs, and ductless system fixes with fast emergency response, upfront pricing with no surprises, and same-day service whenever possible. Comfort shouldn’t wait – contact us today!
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Indoor Air Quality
What’s Really in the Air You’re Breathing?
You can’t see it. You rarely think about it. But every breath you take inside your home passes through air that may contain dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, bacteria, volatile organic compounds from cleaning products and building materials—and whatever has accumulated inside your ductwork over the years.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that indoor air is typically two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. In some homes, it’s up to 100 times worse. And since the average family spends 90% of their time indoors, the air quality inside your home directly impacts your family’s health, comfort, and well being.
The good news? Indoor air quality problems are solvable. Carriage Heating & Cooling offers comprehensive solutions—from professional duct cleaning to whole-home air purification, humidity control, and fresh air ventilation—that transform the air your family breathes.
questions about your home’s air quality? Call us at (912) 988-8738 for a free consultation.
Professional Duct Cleaning for Greater Savannah
What’s Hiding in Your Ductwork?
Every time your HVAC system runs, air circulates through the same ductwork—picking up whatever has accumulated there and distributing it throughout your home. Over years of operation, that accumulation adds up: dust and dirt, pet hair and dander, pollen and allergens, mold and mildew, construction debris, pest droppings, and more.
You might notice dust settling on furniture faster than it should. Musty odors when the system kicks on. Allergy symptoms that never quite resolve. Uneven airflow between rooms. These are signs your ductwork is overdue for professional cleaning.
Professional Cleaning
Consumer-grade duct cleaning equipment can’t match professional results. Our truck-mounted systems generate significantly more suction power than portable units, actually removing debris rather than stirring it up and redistributing it. We access the full length of your duct runs—not just the portions visible from vents—and we clean supply ducts, return ducts, and the air handler components where contamination accumulates.
Sanitization Options
For homes with mold concerns, persistent odors, or occupants with respiratory sensitivities, we offer antimicrobial treatments that eliminate biological contaminants and inhibit future growth. We’ll discuss whether sanitization makes sense for your situation.
What to Expect
Inspection First Before we quote any work, we inspect your ductwork to assess contamination levels and identify any issues that need addressing. Some homes need comprehensive cleaning; others may have specific problem areas. We’ll show you exactly what we find and recommend only what’s necessary.
Thorough Cleaning Process
Our technicians use professional-grade equipment including high-powered vacuums, rotary brushes, and compressed air tools to dislodge and remove accumulated debris from your entire duct system. We clean supply and return ducts, registers and grilles, and accessible components of your air handler.
Before and After
Before and After Documentation We photograph duct conditions before and after cleaning so you can see the difference. You’ll know exactly what we removed and why your air quality will improve.
When Should You Clean Your Ducts?
Every 3-5 years is a reasonable interval for most homes. However, you may need cleaning sooner if you’ve recently completed renovation or construction, moved into a previously occupied home, noticed visible mold growth or persistent musty odors, have household members with allergies, asthma, or respiratory conditions, or have pets that shed heavily.
The Investment in Cleaner Air
Duct cleaning pricing varies based on home size, system complexity, number of vents, and ductwork accessibility. Rather than quoting blind, we prefer to inspect your system and provide an accurate estimate based on your specific situation.
Call (912) 988-8738 for your free duct cleaning estimate. We’ll schedule a convenient inspection time, show you exactly what’s in your ducts, and provide straightforward pricing with no surprises.
Humidity Control
The Savannah Humidity Problem
You already know coastal Georgia is humid. But you may not realize how much that humidity affects your home—even when your air conditioner is running.
Excess indoor humidity makes temperatures feel warmer than they are, forcing you to lower the thermostat and increase energy costs. It creates ideal conditions for mold growth, dust mite proliferation, and bacterial contamination. It damages hardwood floors, musical instruments, furniture, and artwork. And it just feels uncomfortable—that sticky, clammy sensation that no amount of air conditioning seems to resolve.
The problem is that air conditioners are designed to control temperature, not humidity. They remove some moisture as a byproduct of cooling, but in our climate, it’s often not enough. True humidity control requires dedicated equipment.
Whole-Home Dehumidifiers
Portable dehumidifiers treat one room at a time, require constant emptying, and strain electrical circuits. Whole-home dehumidifiers integrate with your HVAC system to manage humidity throughout your entire home automatically.
Carrier Performance™ Whole-Home Dehumidifier Carrier’s whole-home dehumidifier removes up to 100 pints of moisture per day—enough to maintain comfortable humidity levels in even the most challenging coastal Georgia conditions. It operates independently of your air conditioner, so it controls humidity even during milder weather when cooling isn’t needed.
Set your target humidity level, and the system maintains it automatically. No buckets to empty. No room-to-room hassle. Just consistent, comfortable air throughout your home.
Benefits of Proper Dehumidification:
- Contain black mold growth
- Feel comfortable at higher thermostat settings, reducing cooling costs
- Protect hardwood floors, furniture, and belongings from moisture damage
- Inhibit mold growth and dust mite proliferation
- Reduce musty odors and improve overall air freshness
- Extend HVAC equipment life by reducing system strain
Humidification for Winter Comfort
While summer humidity is Savannah’s primary challenge, winter heating can create the opposite problem. Heated air holds less moisture, and indoor humidity can drop to uncomfortable levels—causing dry skin, irritated sinuses, static electricity, and damage to wood furnishings.
Carrier Performance™ Steam Humidifier For homes experiencing winter dryness, whole-home humidifiers add moisture to heated air before it’s distributed throughout your home. Carrier’s steam humidifier provides precise humidity control, maintaining optimal levels for health and comfort without the maintenance hassles of evaporative units.
Fresh Air Ventilation
Modern homes are built tighter than ever—great for energy efficiency, but problematic for air quality. Without adequate ventilation, stale indoor air accumulates pollutants, odors, carbon dioxide, and excess humidity with no way to escape.
Carrier Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) ERV systems continuously exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while recovering energy from the exhaust stream. In summer, the ERV pre-cools and dehumidifies incoming fresh air using energy from the outgoing air. In winter, it pre-heats incoming air the same way. You get constant fresh air circulation without the energy penalty of conditioning unconditioned outdoor air.
For allergy sufferers, families with respiratory sensitivities, or anyone who notices their home feeling stuffy despite good HVAC operation, an ERV system provides the fresh air exchange that sealed modern construction prevents naturally.
Air Filtration & Purification
Beyond the Basic Filter
That one-inch filter in your return vent? It’s designed to protect your equipment—not your lungs. Standard filters capture large particles that could damage your system, but microscopic contaminants pass right through: bacteria, viruses, mold spores, fine dust, and the smallest allergen particles that trigger respiratory reactions.
True air purification requires more sophisticated solutions. Carriage Heating & Cooling installs whole-home air purification systems that integrate with your existing HVAC, treating every cubic foot of air that circulates through your home.
Whole-Home Air Purifiers
AprilAire Whole-House Air Purifiers AprilAire’s whole-home purifiers use hospital-grade filtration media to capture airborne contaminants your standard filter misses. The AprilAire 2410 series features MERV 13 filtration—removing up to 99% of pollen, mold spores, dust mite debris, pet dander, bacteria, and virus-carrying particles from your home’s air.
Unlike portable room purifiers that treat one space at a time, whole-home systems filter all the air circulating through your HVAC system. Every room benefits. Every breath is cleaner.
Carrier Infinity® Air Purifier Carrier’s flagship air purifier uses patented Captures & Kills® technology that goes beyond filtration. The MERV 15 filter traps airborne particles, then an electrical charge inactivates captured pathogens—including bacteria, viruses, mold, and allergens. Independent testing shows inactivation of up to 99% of select airborne pathogens trapped by the filter.
For families concerned about respiratory health, seasonal allergies, or illness transmission within the home, the Infinity Air Purifier represents the most advanced whole-home purification technology available.
UV Germicidal Systems
Ultraviolet light has been used for decades in hospitals and laboratories to kill bacteria, viruses, and mold. UV germicidal systems bring that same technology to your home’s HVAC system.
Installed inside your air handler, UV lamps continuously sterilize air as it passes through the system. They’re particularly effective against mold growth on evaporator coils—a common problem in humid climates like Savannah—and they neutralize airborne pathogens that filters alone may not capture.
UV systems complement filtration rather than replacing it. Combined with a quality whole-home purifier, they provide comprehensive protection against both particulate contamination and biological threats.
Understanding MERV Ratings
MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) measures filter effectiveness on a scale from 1-20. Higher numbers capture smaller particles:
- MERV 8: Basic filtration—captures dust, pollen, dust mites
- MERV 11: Better filtration—adds mold spores, pet dander, smog particles
- MERV 13: Superior filtration—captures bacteria, smoke, virus carriers
- MERV 15+: Hospital-grade—captures the smallest respirable particles
Most homes benefit significantly from upgrading to MERV 11-13 filtration. We’ll assess your system’s compatibility and recommend the highest-rated filtration your equipment can handle without airflow restriction.
Questions about air purification options? Call (912) 988-8738 for a free consultation.
Carriage Heating & Cooling
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Why Carriage?
At Carriage® Heating & Cooling, we don’t limit you to one brand—we’re authorized dealers for three of the industry’s most trusted names: Carrier, Rheem, and Trane. This means you get access to the best equipment for your specific needs, not just whatever one manufacturer happens to offer.
As an authorized dealer we provide:
Not every HVAC company can call themselves an authorized dealer. This designation requires ongoing training, certification, and a proven track record of quality installations and customer satisfaction. Fewer than 5% of dealers nationwide achieve and maintain this status with even one major brand—we’ve earned it with three.
Why Authorized Dealer Status Matters
When you work with Carriage, you’re getting a team that meets the highest standards set by Carrier, Lennox, and Trane. That means proper installation techniques, access to full product lines, and warranty support directly backed by the manufacturer.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
If your current system is struggling but you’ve held off due to cost concerns, now is a great time to see what’s available. We’ll provide a detailed estimate and walk you through your options—no pressure, just the information you need to make the right decision for your home.
