The RGF REME HALO is the indoor air quality product we install more than any other at Wahl. It sits inside your supply ductwork, just downstream of your furnace or air handler, and uses ultraviolet light and PHI (photohydroionization) cell technology to actively clean the air everywhere your duct system reaches. Not a filter sitting still hoping particles drift into it. An active purifier sending out cleansing ions and hydroperoxides every minute your blower runs.

For a Pittsburgh home with allergies, pets, kids, anyone immune-compromised, or just a stale, closed-up winter feel, REME HALO is usually the first product we recommend.

What REME HALO actually does

The REME HALO cell creates a low concentration of hydrogen peroxide molecules (the same compound in a brown bottle in your medicine cabinet, just airborne and in much smaller quantities). These molecules ride your duct system into every room and reduce:

• Mold and mildew. Important in Pittsburgh homes with basements that have any moisture history.
• Bacteria. Including the ones responsible for the smells your dishwasher and disposal cannot fix.
• Viruses. RGF has third-party testing on common airborne viruses. We are happy to share the documentation.
• VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The off-gassing from new furniture, paint, cleaning products, candles, and air fresheners.
• Odors. Pet odors, cooking odors, smoke, basement musty smells.
• Surface contamination. Because the active molecules ride into rooms, they also reduce contamination on counters, doorknobs, and other surfaces.

Why we recommend REME HALO for Pittsburgh homes

A few things about REME HALO line up specifically with the way Pittsburgh houses are built and lived in.

It works on whole-home, not point-of-use. A standalone air purifier in the bedroom does the bedroom. REME HALO does every room your duct system reaches, the basement playroom, the upstairs bedrooms, the kitchen and living room. That matters in older two-story and three-story Pittsburgh homes where the air does not move freely between floors.

It addresses mold and basement smells. Pittsburgh basements run damp from May to September. REME HALO knocks down the airborne mold and bacteria that cause the musty smell.

It works while you sleep. As long as your furnace or air handler blower is running, REME HALO is working. With most modern thermostats set to keep the fan running or cycling, you get continuous purification.

It plays well with our other IAQ products. REME HALO is not a filter, so it does not replace your Aprilaire media air cleaner. They work together. REME HALO kills biological contaminants. The media cleaner catches dust, dander, and particulate. We often install both at the same time.

How REME HALO installs

This is typically a half-day install for an experienced Wahl technician.

1. Locate the supply plenum. The REME HALO cell mounts in the supply ductwork, downstream of the furnace or air handler, where treated air leaves the equipment.
2. Cut and mount. We cut a clean rectangular opening, mount the unit with self-tapping screws, and seal the perimeter.
3. Electrical. REME HALO needs 24V power from your furnace transformer. We wire it through a small junction so it powers on when your blower runs.
4. Verify. We make sure the cell is illuminated, the airflow is moving over it correctly, and the seal around the cell is airtight.
5. Walk you through it. We show you the indicator light, where the replacement cell goes, and what to listen for.

If your duct system is unusual (older homes sometimes have round trunk lines or limited access), we work around it. We have not yet found a Pittsburgh duct system we could not fit a REME HALO into.

Maintenance

REME HALO is a low-maintenance product. The PHI cell has a service life of about 2 to 3 years (closer to 2 in homes with heavy cooking, pets, or higher run time). When it is time, you replace just the cell, not the whole unit. We can put you on a reminder schedule, or your Wahl Club membership includes a check during your annual HVAC maintenance.

The unit has an indicator light that tells you when the cell is at end of life. You will know.

Pricing

REME HALO is sold and installed at a flat rate that includes:

• The REME HALO unit
• All ductwork modifications and sealing
• 24V electrical connection
• Full installation and commissioning
• Manufacturer warranty registration
• Wahl labor warranty

Member rate and standard rate are shown side by side on every quote. Financing is available through GoodLeap, Synchrony, Wells Fargo, and EasyPay.