Which Air Filter is Right for Your Health 

Endless are the points to consider when it comes to ideal home comfort. Should you buy a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and make of equipment is right for your home? Are programmable thermostats actually worth the cost? The list goes on and on. 

Just when you think all the decisions have been made, another important question pops up: 

Which home air filter should I choose for my family’s health? 

There are many types of home air filters available for your home. Allergy prevention is a main goal for many families to keep healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are rated as the leading filtration product by Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can kill up to 98% of pollutants in your indoor air. These are the types of filters commonly utilized in hospitals to remove germs and keep people healthy, but Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing supplies them for home air filters. If there are any critical respirational health problems for anyone in the home, the experts advise the investment of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These guys remove 85% of your home’s air pollutants. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters help with reducing allergy symptoms, they also help your heating and air conditioning systems operate more efficiently, ultimately decreasing energy costs which could save you money on heating and cooling bills year after year. 

Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more typical home air filters and can be found at the majority of home improvement stores. While pleated home air filters may have a lower cost, they also have to be replaced more often – every four to twelve weeks versus yearly like the whole-home HEPA and high-efficiency air filters. Since HEPA home air filters range from $60 to $100, for annual cost you’re looking at nearly the same price. Standard pleated air filters can eliminate up to 45% of your home’s air pollutants and the biggest factor is the number of pleats per foot. The higher count of pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner your home’s air will be. 

Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most plain type of home air filter. These filters do not normally enhance your home’s air quality; instead, they were created to guard the HVAC equipment from having larger contaminants enter the system and harm the pieces. As a result, they remove less than 10% of pollutants in your indoor air, but they are available for about $1 each. 

If you aren’t sure which air filter is best for your home, give Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing a call today and we will explain your options and help you make the best decision for your indoor air quality.