Why Indoor Air Matters in Pflugerville
Pflugerville has been one of the fastest-growing places in the Austin area for years. Farmland along the edges of town has turned into new subdivisions, and a large share of the homes here are less than 20 years old. Many families moved in recently, and plenty are the very first owners of their house.
New homes are built tight. Better windows, sealed ducts, spray foam and house wrap keep your cool air in and your power bill down through a long Texas summer. The trade-off is that a tight home also holds in:
- Smells from new materials. Fresh paint, carpet, cabinets, flooring glue and new furniture all give off gases for months, sometimes longer.
- Moisture from daily life. Showers, cooking, laundry and even breathing add water to the air, and a tight house has fewer ways for it to leave.
- Cooking and pet odors that linger a day or two longer than they would in an older, draftier home.
- Construction dust. When the lot next door or the street behind you is still being built, fine dust finds its way in and into your HVAC.
Pflugerville's open, flat land also means plenty of wind. Pollen and dust from fields and building sites blow in, and spring oak and grass pollen add to it. Over time this raises your home's bio-load: the tiny particles and microbes that collect in the air, on surfaces and inside the HVAC. Learn more in What Is Your Home's Bio-Load?
What the Whole-Home Dry Fog Treatment Does
We use the patented Pure Maintenance VaPURE dry fog system. First, a very fine dry fog of a hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid solution fills your home. Using gentle positive pressure, it moves into every room, closet and cabinet, and through the ductwork, helping reduce the bio-load and neutralize odors on hard surfaces. It then breaks down into water, oxygen and vinegar. Second, a surface protectant is applied the same way.
The droplets are small enough to float, so nothing gets wet. The dry fog treatment is done in one day. For a newer home, it's a simple way to reset the air once the building dust has settled. See the full details on our dry fog treatment page.
What a Free Phone Consultation Looks Like
A team member calls you to learn about your Pflugerville home. We'll ask how long you've lived there, what you've noticed (a "new house" smell that won't fade, humid bathrooms, stuffy bedrooms), and how you run your thermostat and fan. We'll also ask about your HVAC system and filter.
Then a Comfort Advisor explains your options and sends you a written quote based on square footage. You'll leave with useful tips either way.
Pflugerville FAQ
We just bought a brand-new home. Should we wait before a treatment?
Many new owners like to wait until the home is fully finished and moved into, with the furniture in place. Others prefer a fresh start before the moving truck arrives. We can talk through what fits your timing at the consultation. Our guide on moving into a new home covers both options.
Why does our new house still smell "new" after a year?
Tight homes hold on to the gases from new materials longer, especially in summer when windows stay shut. Running your HVAC fan on circulate and using bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans helps. A whole-home treatment can help with lingering odors too.
Does a tight home need fresh-air ventilation?
Some do. Many newer homes have a fresh-air intake or could benefit from one, and a whole-home dehumidifier can help in our humid climate. Our sister company Gold Eagle Services can look at your system and explain the choices.
Will the treatment affect my builder's paperwork?
The dry fog doesn't change or repair anything in your home. If you have a leak, a construction defect or visible growth, contact your builder first. We don't perform or collect lab testing. If you'd like your air tested, or you've had a leak or visible growth, start with an independent state-licensed professional.
Helpful Guides for Pflugerville Homeowners
- New Homes, Tight Homes - why newer homes can trap indoor air
- Moving Into a New Home: A Fresh Start - a move-in checklist
- HVAC Fan Settings: On, Auto or Circulate? - keeping air moving in a tight home
Book Your Free Pflugerville Consultation
Whether you're near Lake Pflugerville or in one of the newest neighborhoods off SH 130, we'd be glad to help. Pure Maintenance Austin serves all of Central Texas, out to College Station (about 2.5 hours), including Pflugerville, Hutto, Manor and Round Rock. Call 512-904-4646 or email IAQ@goldeagleservices.com. We're available Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm.