Active Air Treatment

Air Scrubbers for
Sensitive Households

Active air treatment that works on surfaces and in the air, not just what passes the filter. Useful where allergies, asthma or odours are a persistent problem.

  • Active Treatment
  • Allergy & Asthma Focused
  • Professionally Installed

Indoor Air Quality

Where Passive Filtration Runs Out

Filtration only catches what physically passes through it. Odours, VOCs from cleaning products and new furnishings, and biological growth on surfaces are not particles a filter can trap.

Air scrubbers work differently — treating air as it circulates and, depending on the technology, surfaces in the living space. For households dealing with persistent odours or significant sensitivities, that is a meaningful addition on top of filtration.

  • Whole-Home Coverage Installed in the ductwork so treatment follows the air the system already moves.
  • Odours and VOCs Addresses what filtration cannot, including cooking and pet odours.
  • Recommended Honestly We fit these where they genuinely help, not as a default upsell.
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What We See

Worth Considering If

These are the households that benefit most.

  • Persistent Allergy Symptoms

    Where filtration and humidity control alone have not been enough.

  • Strong Pet Odours

    Odour is not a particulate problem, so filters do little for it.

  • Recent Remodel or New Furnishings

    New materials off-gas VOCs for months after installation.

  • Smoke Odour

    Wildfire smoke or historic smoke odour in a property.

What We Do

What We Provide

Specified, installed and explained.

Service professional consulting with customer in Albuquerque, NM
  • In-Duct Scrubbers Whole-home units matched to your system's airflow.
  • Layered With Filtration Best results come from filtration, humidity and treatment working together.
  • Cell Replacement Treatment cells have a service life. We track and replace them.
  • Straight Answers We will tell you plainly what this will and will not change.

How It Works

What to Expect

  1. Call or Book Online

    Tell us what the system is doing. We schedule same-day where we can, 24/7 for emergencies.

  2. Diagnose on Site

    A technician tests the system and finds the actual fault instead of guessing at parts.

  3. Approve a Flat Price

    You see the price and approve it before any work starts. No hourly meter.

  4. Repair and Verify

    We complete the work, re-test the system, and leave the site clean.

Why Choose B. Carlson

Same-Day Service

Most service calls handled same-day across the Albuquerque metro — and we answer the phone 24/7.

Upfront Pricing

Flat-rate pricing approved before work begins — no surprises on the invoice.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — heating, cooling, and plumbing under one roof.

Trusted Since 1971

Founded by Byron Carlson and serving Albuquerque families for more than 50 years.

Odours or allergies that filtration has not fixed?

Ask us whether active treatment is the right next step for your home.

What Our Customers Say

Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers

M Melissa Bustos
Melissa Bustos 4 hours ago
★★★★★
Shane was our tech and he knew right away what needed to be fixed . Very professional from the beginning . Setting up the appointment and to the day Shane came to fix my issue . Amazing customer service
N Nora Timmons
Nora Timmons 2 days ago
★★★★★
Dylan corrected the problem with our swamp cooler and repaired it promptly. The service was also under warranty and he honored it.
R Richard Jiacoletti
Richard Jiacoletti 3 days ago
★★★★★
Dylan was very friendly and explained everything very well. Thank you!

Maintenance Membership

Join the Care Club

Total home service care, on a schedule.

Members get priority scheduling, annual HVAC maintenance, a yearly whole-home plumbing safety inspection, and no dispatch fees — for less than the cost of a single emergency call.

  • Priority scheduling
  • Seasonal HVAC tune-ups
  • Annual safety inspection
  • Exclusive member discounts
  • Free dispatch on repairs
  • No long-term contracts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an air scrubber actually do?

It actively treats circulating air rather than only trapping particles, which is why it helps with odours and VOCs that filters cannot capture.

Is it a replacement for filtration?

No. Filtration remains the foundation — this is an addition for specific problems.

Does it need maintenance?

Yes, the treatment cell has a service life and needs periodic replacement. We handle it on maintenance visits.

Will it remove cooking smells?

It reduces them noticeably. Paired with proper kitchen exhaust, the difference is significant.

*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.
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