Air Scrubber Services
Air Scrubber Services in Des Moines & Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa homes stay closed for long stretches during humid summers and freezing winters, allowing dust, pet dander, odors, and other indoor contaminants to recirculate. An HVAC air scrubber adds whole-home treatment as air moves through your heating and cooling system.
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric provides air scrubber services throughout Des Moines, Johnston, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding Iowa communities. With more than 80 years of service and NATE-certified technicians, we install whole-home air quality equipment based on your HVAC system and indoor air concerns. Explore our air purification services page to learn about additional options for your home.
What Is an Air Scrubber (and How Is It Different From a Filter)?
An air scrubber is an indoor air quality system that works with HVAC equipment to treat airborne particles, odors, and other contaminants as air circulates through the home. The specific contaminants it targets depend on the technology used by the installed equipment.
Traditional air filtration systems capture particles as air passes through filter media. Air scrubbers add another type of whole-home treatment rather than replacing the HVAC filter. Air purifier services cover all other technologies designed to address specific indoor air concerns.
Filtration, air purification, ventilation, and humidity control perform different jobs. Our technicians evaluate the conditions inside your home and HVAC system before recommending equipment.
Signs Your Iowa Home Needs an Air Scrubber
Lingering odors, recurring dust, pet dander, and stale indoor air are reasons to take a closer look at your home's indoor air quality. Repeated filter changes that do not address the concern are another sign that filtration alone is not solving the problem.
Iowa's humid summers keep air conditioners running and windows closed for extended periods. During the winter, homes stay closed again as temperatures fall below freezing. In both seasons, indoor air continues circulating through the HVAC system.
An indoor air quality evaluation identifies the contaminants and conditions affecting your home. When buildup within the HVAC system is part of the problem, our HVAC sanitizing services address the equipment itself.
Air Scrubber Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Professional air scrubber installation starts with the existing HVAC system. Our technicians inspect the equipment, ductwork, airflow, and available installation space before selecting a compatible system and placement.
During installation, we connect the air scrubber to the HVAC system, complete required electrical or control connections, and test operation. We then explain how the equipment works and what ongoing service it requires.
Air scrubbers need periodic inspection and component replacement based on the installed technology and manufacturer requirements. If odors return or the unit stops operating as expected, we inspect the equipment and identify the cause. Regular maintenance keeps required inspections and component service on schedule.
Why Des Moines & Cedar Rapids Homeowners Trust Schaal
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has served Iowa homeowners for more than 80 years. Our NATE-certified professionals install and service indoor air quality equipment throughout Des Moines, Johnston, Cedar Rapids, Center Point, and nearby communities.
Our local roots extend across both markets, from Johnston and the Des Moines metro to Cedar Rapids and Center Point. Schaal supports the communities we serve through partnerships with the Iowa Cubs, Cedar Rapids Kernels, and Drake Athletics, along with organizations such as the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
Schaal backs our work with established guarantees, giving homeowners clear expectations when they schedule indoor air quality service with our team.
Schedule Your Air Scrubber Service
If odors, dust, pet dander, or stale indoor air continue despite regular filter changes, an air scrubber adds another level of whole-home air treatment. Schaal Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric provides air scrubber installation, maintenance, and repair throughout Des Moines, Johnston, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding areas.
Call (515) 207-6042 or schedule online to book an indoor air quality evaluation with our team.
Schedule Online(515) 207-6042Frequently Asked Questions
An air scrubber works with your HVAC system to treat certain airborne particles, odors, and contaminants as air circulates through the home. The contaminants it targets depend on the technology used by the installed system.
Air purifier is a broad term for equipment designed to treat indoor air, while HVAC air scrubbers are whole-home systems installed with compatible heating and cooling equipment. Both address indoor air concerns, but their technologies and treatment methods differ by system.
Whole-home air scrubbers are designed to integrate with compatible HVAC equipment. We inspect your system, ductwork, airflow, and installation requirements to determine which equipment fits your home.
Service frequency depends on the air scrubber and the technology it uses. Follow the equipment manufacturer's service requirements and have the system inspected as part of its scheduled upkeep.
