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HVAC & Indoor Air Quality

Find the IAQ problems hiding inside your HVAC system.

Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
Council-certified (CIE / CIEC)
IAQA Past President
Serving all of Florida since 2001

The short answer

An HVAC IAQ assessment investigates the air handler, duct system, filtration, condensate management and design — because most chronic indoor air complaints in Florida have an HVAC root cause. We diagnose without selling equipment, repairs or duct cleaning.

Triggers

You may need this service if…

  • Signal 01

    Musty smell when the air conditioning cycles on

  • Signal 02

    Visible biofilm or moisture on registers, plenums or returns

  • Signal 03

    Excessive humidity inside despite a working system

  • Signal 04

    High particle, dust or odor complaints in a commercial space

  • Signal 05

    Recent system replacement that hasn't fixed the problem

Scope

What's included

  • Air handler, coil and plenum inspection
  • Static pressure and airflow observations
  • Filtration evaluation (MERV, fit, bypass)
  • Condensate drainage and pan condition
  • Return-air pathway and infiltration review

Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Step 01

    Walk the system

    From thermostat to register, we observe how the system actually operates — not just how it was designed.

  2. 2

    Step 02

    Measure

    Temperature splits, humidity, static pressure, filtration efficacy.

  3. 3

    Step 03

    Identify root cause

    We separate equipment problems from design problems from operation problems.

  4. 4

    Step 04

    Write it up

    Findings and corrective recommendations you can hand to your HVAC contractor.

What you receive

A written HVAC IAQ assessment naming the specific equipment, design and operational issues affecting indoor air quality — with prioritized corrective actions and the rationale behind each.

FAQs

HVAC IAQ — common questions

What causes that musty smell when my AC turns on in Florida?

In Florida's climate, the most common cause is biofilm or mold on a cold, wet evaporator coil — followed by a dirty drain pan, oversized equipment that short-cycles, or return-air pulling humid attic air. An HVAC IAQ assessment isolates which of these is responsible.

How much does an HVAC indoor air quality assessment cost?

Residential HVAC IAQ assessments in Florida typically range from $500 to $950 depending on system count and accessibility. Commercial properties are scoped individually.

Do you clean ducts?

No. We are an independent consulting firm — we never sell duct cleaning, equipment, or repairs. That keeps our recommendations honest.

Will you talk to my HVAC contractor?

Yes. Our report is written so a qualified HVAC contractor can implement the recommendations, and we are happy to clarify findings during the work.

Do I need this if my system is brand new?

Often, yes. Many IAQ complaints in newly replaced systems trace to sizing, return-air design or condensate management — not the equipment itself.

Ready when you are

Independent, lab-backed assessment — no remediation upsell.

We diagnose the problem, name the cause and document the fix. Get a scoped quote from a Florida licensed consultant.