Palm City homes range from newer master-planned developments with builder-grade filtration to older horse-country properties where the air handler hasn't been touched in twenty years. Both have indoor air quality problems worth fixing. First Aid Air Conditioning installs REME HALO whole-home purification systems, UV light treatments, MERV 13 and higher filtration upgrades, and humidity controls across Palm City. Family-owned, Florida-licensed.
Newer subdivisions: Tradition, Hammock Creek, Crane Creek. These homes typically have builder-grade MERV 6 or MERV 8 filtration that doesn't catch the fine particulates that drive allergies and asthma. The air handler equipment is modern but the filtration is undersized for what Florida humidity carries. Upgrading to MERV 13 and adding a REME HALO addresses both at low cost.
Older horse-country properties west of US-1: equipment is often 15 to 25 years old. Filtration is often missing or completely inadequate. Indoor humidity is often poorly controlled because the AC is undersized or aging. The right fix usually combines a system upgrade with REME HALO and humidity controls.
Riverfront homes along the South Fork: elevated humidity from proximity to the water. The right fix typically includes a whole-home dehumidifier integrated with the AC.
The REME HALO mounts inside the air handler and treats the air in every room the AC reaches. It uses RGF's REME Cell technology to create low-level airborne hydrogen peroxide (non-toxic at the levels produced) that actively reduces bacteria, viruses, mold spores, pollutants, and odors. It's particularly effective for families with allergy sufferers, asthmatics, or kids who get sick more often than they should.
1. REME HALO whole-home purification inside the air handler.
2. Filter upgrade to MERV 13 (after verifying the air handler static pressure tolerance).
3. Humidity control configuration on the thermostat so the AC runs to a humidity target around 50 percent RH, not just a temperature target.
Martins Crossing, Crane Creek, Harbour Ridge, Mariner Sands, Spring Pointe, Hammock Creek, the horse-country properties west of US-1, the riverfront homes along the South Fork of the St. Lucie, and the newer master-planned subdivisions. We tune the IAQ package to the equipment age and the home's exposure.
REME HALO install: $1,000 to $1,500. UV light: $300 to $600. MERV 13 filter upgrade: $100 to $200. Whole-home dehumidifier (for riverfront homes that need it): $2,000 to $3,500. Most IAQ packages run $1,200 to $2,500 for the standard three-part fix.
Symptom relief for allergy and asthma sufferers within seven to ten days. Faded musty smells within two weeks. Mold spots stop reappearing once underlying humidity is actually controlled. The REME HALO cell runs for two to four years depending on use, then gets a low-cost replacement to keep the system effective.
Call 772-418-9787 to schedule. We measure indoor humidity, inspect your air handler, evaluate filter condition, and recommend the right combination for your home. Family-owned, Florida-licensed, on the Treasure Coast for over a decade.
