Endless are the points to consider when it comes to total home comfort. Should you buy a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and make of system is right for your home? Are programmable thermostats really worth the money? And on and on it goes.
Just when you think you might have made all the decisions there are to make, another major question pops up:
Which home air filter is best for my health?
There are many types of home air filters from which you can choose. Allergy prevention is a high priority for many families to keep healthy.
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters
HEPA filters are seen as the ultimate filtration product by Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can eliminate up to 98% of pollutants in your home's air. These are the types of filters typically used in hospitals to remove germs and keep people healthy, but Service Experts provides them for home air filters. If there are any critical respirational health problems for anyone in the home, the experts suggest the purchase of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system.
High-Efficiency Home Air Filters
These guys remove 85% of air pollutants in your home. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters assist with alleviating allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems run more efficiently, ultimately decreasing energy costs which could save you money on energy bills year after year.
Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters
These are your more typical home air filters and can be found at most home improvement stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be switched out more often Ð every 30-90 days versus once a year like the whole-home HEPA and high-efficiency air filters. Since HEPA home air filters cost anywhere from $60-$100, for annual cost you’re looking at nearly the same price. Standard pleated air filters can remove up to 45% of pollutants in your home's air and the most important factor is the number of pleats per foot. The more pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner the air will be.
Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters
The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most basic home air filter type. These filters do not usually improve your home's air quality; instead, they were designed to protect the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants infiltrate the system and ruin the components. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but they are available for about $1 each.
If you need help deciding which air filter is the best fit for you home, give Service Experts a call today and we will explain your options and help you make the best decision for your indoor air quality.
