5 Products That Improve a Home's Air and Water Quality
Flashy finishes can make a home look better, but what about the features that can make a home feel better? When it comes to the quality of a home and how it lives and feels, sometimes the unseen features can be the most important. With that in mind we’re taking a look at what’s behind the walls, the products that improve indoor air and water quality and make homeowners more comfortable.
Smart Thermostat
Trane Technologies’ 24V Smart Thermostats are designed to deliver more connected whole-home comfort with near universal compatibility across24V HVAC systems. Featuring ENERGY STAR certification, they pair with a Remote Temperature and Humidity Sensor for greater control. The thermostat also features mobile and voice control and an edge-to-edge glass touch screen.
For HVAC professionals, Trane’s diagnostics and real-time data simplify installation and any potential troubleshooting.
Water Filtration On Demand
Kinetico’s HYDRO ECO is an electric tankless reverse osmosis system certified to reduce a wide range of contaminants—including heavy metals, chlorine, fluoride, and total dissolved solids (TDS)—with a 2:1 pure-to-drain ratio to help reduce water waste.
The system includes smart feedback indicators, integrated leak detection with automatic shut-off, quick-change filters, and automatic membrane flushing.
Solar-Powered Mold Prevention System
Certified indoor environmental services and mold removal company Fix Mold Miami has partnered with Solar Air Flow on solar-powered attic ventilations systems airmed at high-moisture climates.
The system continuously exhausts hot, humid air from attics using solar energy, designed to lower attic temperatures and reduce moisture migration into living spaces, according to Fix Mold Miami. Because they run on solar power, the systems operate during daylight hours without adding to household electricity use.
Water Backflow Prevention System
Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems’ Apollo Backflow Prevention Solutions line helps protect drinking water with advanced double-check and reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assemblies, built with modular designers for easier servicing and integrated leak-detection technology. The line comes in bronze, stainless steel, and epoxy-coated iron meant to ensure long-term durability.
High-Performance Home Dehumidifier
Honeywell's Whole Home Dehumidifier is built for flexible installation, with accessible components, built-in leak detection, and diagnostics and smart sensors that flag maintenance needs. Select models add ventilation control, combining dehumidification and ventilation in a two-in-one unit.
A tri-directional outlet supports horizontal, vertical, and right-angle configurations, which helps in attics or tight spaces.
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Catherine Sweeney
Catherine Sweeney is the associate editor for Pro Builder and Custom Builder, where she creates both digital and print content, including Pro Builder’s daily e-newsletter and various news stories for both brands. Before joining Endeavor, she began her career in local journalism, later pivoting to the commercial real estate industry where she worked for several years as a reporter and editor.