Air Filtration in Champaign
Whole-Home Filtration Matched to Your HVAC
Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Sewer and Electrical is a family-owned company serving homeowners and businesses in Champaign and throughout Central Illinois. With more than 30 years of experience across heating, cooling, plumbing, sewer, and electrical work, we’ve added whole-home air filtration to our indoor air quality services because the right filter depends entirely on your equipment, your home, and how you live in it.
Community is central to how we operate. We give back to local organizations, and we bring that same neighborly accountability to every service call.
Ready to improve your home’s indoor air quality? Call us today at (217) 987-8326 to schedule a filtration assessment in Champaign.
What Sets Our Air Filtration Approach Apart
Our technicians are trained to evaluate your existing HVAC setup before recommending any filtration upgrade. That matters because a filter that’s too restrictive for your blower can reduce system efficiency and strain the equipment over time. We look at what you have, what you need, and what your system can support.
HVAC installations we perform come with up to a 10-year parts and labor warranty. The Complete Comfort Club, our preventive maintenance program, keeps your system and its filtration components running efficiently between service visits and includes exclusive member benefits.
We Service All Major Brands
Understanding MERV Ratings
MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. Developed by ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers), it’s a standardized scale from 1 to 16 for residential filters that measures how effectively a filter captures airborne particles of specific sizes. The higher the number, the smaller the particles it can trap.
Here’s what the ranges mean in practical terms:
- MERV 1–8 captures larger particles: dust, pollen, lint, and similar debris
- MERV 11–13 adds capture of pet dander, mold spores, smoke particles, and some bacteria
- MERV 8–13 covers the range most residential HVAC systems are designed to handle without airflow strain
- Above MERV 13 can restrict airflow in systems not built to handle that level of filtration resistance
For most homes in Champaign, filters in the MERV 8–13 range offer a practical balance between particle capture and system performance.
Matching Filtration Level to Your Household
Not every home needs the same filter. A household with pets, family members with allergies, or anyone with respiratory sensitivities can often benefit from a higher-MERV filter than a home without those factors. The question is whether your HVAC system can support it.
Your equipment’s manufacturer documentation specifies the maximum MERV rating the system can handle without overworking the blower. Going beyond that threshold doesn’t improve air quality; it puts unnecessary strain on the equipment and can reduce airflow throughout the home.
We work closely with each customer to recommend filtration that fits their home and lifestyle, which means reviewing your system’s specifications alongside your household’s actual needs before any recommendation is made.
Signs Your Air Filtration May Need an Upgrade
Some homes need better filtration and don’t know it yet. A few signs worth paying attention to:
- Filters clogging faster than expected can signal the current filter is undersized or under-rated for the particle load in your home
- Dust settling on surfaces despite regular cleaning often means the filter isn’t capturing fine particles before they recirculate
- Worsening allergy symptoms indoors tied to pet dander or seasonal pollen can point to a need for a higher-MERV option
If any of these patterns sound familiar, a filtration assessment can clarify whether your current setup is the right fit for your home.
Upgrade your home with convenience with our flexible financing options. From repairs to installations, we’ve got you covered. Contact Mattex Service Company today to discover the perfect plan for your home!
Scheduling Air Filtration Service in Champaign
When you call Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Sewer and Electrical, you get upfront pricing with no hidden fees before any work begins. Same-day scheduling is available when your timeline is urgent. Our technicians work with all major HVAC brands, so your existing equipment isn’t a barrier to getting the right filtration in place.
If you’ve received a competitor estimate and want a second set of eyes, we offer free second opinions. Financing options are also available for homeowners who want to move forward without waiting.
Call Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Sewer and Electrical at (217) 987-8326 to schedule an air filtration assessment or installation for your Champaign home. We can match the right filtration solution to your system and your needs.
Our FAQ
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What is the SEER Rating?The SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) is how the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment is measured. The SEER is the amount of cooling your system will deliver per dollar spent on electricity, as compared to other systems. For example, a 3-ton unit may have a SEER efficiency rating of 13, 14, or 15. The higher the SEER the more efficient the system will be. The SEER rating of any given unit can range anywhere from 13 to 20.
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Why is the SEER rating on the energy guide different than what my dealer quoted?S.E.E.R. stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, which tells you the cooling efficiency of your unit. The SEER rating on an energy guide tells you the “up to” SEER rating potential of an air conditioner or heat pump. The higher the rating, the more energy savings you will experience. The actual SEER rating of a system is based on the pairing of that AC/heat pump unit with its associated refrigerant coil and furnace blower motor. Together, they act as a “team” to produce conditioned air as efficiently as possible based on their combined maximum ability and functionality. An HVAC professional is trained to maximize this pairing by suggesting units that will match your desire for equipment economy vs. energy efficiency. The more efficient systems tend to cost more initially, but the homeowner or business owner will recoup that money in energy savings over time. You will actually spend less in the long run by purchasing a more expensive, higher efficiency system, as it can significantly reduce your energy consumption, and in turn lower the power bill.
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Why do I need regular (or preventative) HVAC maintenance?Investing in regular preventative maintenance on your equipment provides you with three crucial things: 1) peace of mind that a trained professional will identify issues and repair your system, potentially preventing a major breakdown before it arises, 2) increased energy efficiency, and 3) the protection of your equipment’s warranty. Preventative maintenance from a trained HVAC professional allows you to pinpoint and address issues with your system, which can increase the overall life expectancy of your equipment. It also ensures your equipment is running as effectively as possible, increasing your overall energy efficiency and saving you money on your utility bills over time. In addition, regular equipment maintenance by a trained HVAC professional is often a requirement to protect your equipment’s warranty from the manufacturer. Neglecting or skipping regular equipment maintenance– even just once– can void a manufacturer’s warranty on your equipment.
