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Ask Chris Mundahl, president of A.C. Distribution, a question about your air conditioning and you’ll most likely end up getting an education on more than just air conditioning equipment. You see Chris, a native South Texan, is very concerned about the air quality issues faced by homeowners living in our climate. We wanted to ask him about this and other issues of concern to homeowners.

Q: What should a homeowner look for when purchasing central air conditioning to protect their health and home?
A: Properly sized and installed quality equipment, filtration and humidity controls are of the utmost importance. High Efficiency Filtration will greatly reduce your indoor coil and ductwork from becoming loaded with particulate. The good filtration will prevent you from having to clean your coil or ductwork for 15 to 20 years if ever. Also you eliminate the food supply for mold plus more importantly you stop the mass circulation of mold, bacteria, and viruses through you’re a/c system proportionate to the rating of the filter.

Q: How do you rate filters?
A: Recently a very reliable rating system for filters has been developed and agreed to by most manufactures, which is called the "MERV" Rating. The higher the number, the better the efficiency. We recommend a MERV of 10 or greater which is approximately 1100% better than the traditional spun-fiber "see though" filter.

Q: What products are available for indoor air quality concerns?
A: Apart from Air Cleaners and Electronic Filters, some air conditioning companies now offer UV Lights that can be installed at the evaporator coil.
If properly installed UV lights will sterilize or destroy mold and bacteria upon passing through the light. There are "Thermidistats, "Energy Recovery Ventilators" and more. I can’t mention all of them or how they work in this interview, but people are welcomed to call me with any questions they may have.

Chris Mundahl can be reached at A.C. Distribution (361) 883-1900.