Indoor Air Quality Services in Manitoba
Whole-house air purification, HRV/ERV systems, humidity control, and HVAC air filtration for healthier homes throughout Stonewall, Winnipeg, and the Interlake region
Manitoba's extreme climate creates unique indoor air quality challenges. During long winters, homes are sealed tight to conserve heat, trapping stale air, excess humidity, and airborne contaminants inside. Patterson Mechanical provides professional indoor air quality solutions designed specifically for Manitoba homes and businesses.
Whether you're dealing with dry winter air, musty odors, allergy symptoms, or simply want cleaner, fresher air in your home, our licensed HVAC technicians can assess your needs and recommend the right IAQ solution. From whole-house air purification systems to HRV installations, we help Stonewall, Winnipeg, and Interlake families breathe easier.
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Canadians spend up to 90% of their time indoors, and indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Learn more about the connection between indoor health, clean air, and pure water. Poor indoor air quality can contribute to:
- Respiratory issues: Dust, allergens, and pollutants can trigger asthma and allergies
- Dry skin and irritation: Low humidity in winter causes discomfort and illness
- Odors and stuffiness: Lack of ventilation traps cooking odors, pet dander, and VOCs
- Mold growth: Excess moisture without proper ventilation leads to mold problems
- Health concerns: Long-term exposure to poor air quality affects overall wellbeing
Our Air Quality Services
Whole-House Air Purification
Central air purification systems that integrate with your HVAC to clean air throughout your entire home. Remove dust, allergens, bacteria, and viruses at the source.
Learn more →Air Filtration Systems
High-efficiency HVAC air filtration including MERV-rated filters and furnace air filtration upgrades. Capture more particles and improve your home's air quality.
Learn more →HRV & ERV Systems
Heat recovery ventilators and energy recovery ventilators bring fresh outdoor air inside while recovering heat energy. Essential for tight, energy-efficient Manitoba homes.
Learn more →Humidity Control
Whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers to maintain optimal humidity levels year-round. Combat dry winter air and summer moisture problems.
Learn more →Air Quality Testing
Professional indoor air quality assessments and testing to identify problems and recommend solutions. Know exactly what's in your air before investing in solutions.
Learn more →Allergy & Mold Solutions
Specialized air filtration and purification for allergy sufferers. Systems designed to reduce pet dander, pollen, mold spores, and other allergens in your home.
Learn more →Manitoba-Specific IAQ Challenges
Our extreme climate creates unique indoor air quality needs that many homeowners don't realize:
- Winter dryness: Furnaces running constantly drop humidity to desert-like levels, causing dry skin, static electricity, and respiratory irritation
- Sealed homes: Modern energy-efficient construction traps pollutants inside without proper ventilation
- Spring allergens: When windows finally open, pollen floods indoor spaces
- Basement moisture: Manitoba's high water tables and spring melts create humidity problems
Patterson Mechanical understands these local challenges and provides IAQ solutions tailored to Manitoba's unique climate conditions.
The Complete Home Wellness Approach
Clean air is one of the two fundamental elements of home wellness. Discover how air quality works together with pure water to create a High-Performance Home Environment.
Learn About Indoor Health →Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HRV and do I need one?
A Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) brings fresh outdoor air into your home while exhausting stale indoor air. It recovers heat from the outgoing air to warm the incoming fresh air, saving energy. HRVs are essential for modern, tightly-sealed Manitoba homes to maintain good air quality without wasting heat.
How can I improve indoor air quality in winter?
Key solutions include: adding a whole-house humidifier to combat dry air, upgrading your furnace filter to a higher MERV rating, installing an HRV for fresh air exchange, and considering a whole-house air purification system. We can assess your specific situation and recommend the best approach.
What's the difference between an air purifier and an air filter?
Air filters physically trap particles as air passes through them (like your furnace filter). Air purifiers actively neutralize contaminants using technologies like UV light, ionization, or photocatalytic oxidation. Many homes benefit from both working together.
Breathe Easier in Your Home
Contact Patterson Mechanical for indoor air quality services in Stonewall, Winnipeg, and surrounding areas.