Selecting Conditioner Filters That Help Reduce Allergies

Dust, pollen, pet dander, mould spores, and dust mite excrement are common contaminants that trigger allergies in many people. Choosing an appropriate furnace filter for your furnace or air conditioner can help handle these problematic allergens. In this article we will take a look at some of the most common furnace filters available to home owners.

Fiberglass air filters are not just the least expensive replacement air filters sold, they’re also the least effective at removing allergenic substances from the air. Fiberglass air filters are designed only to capture the biggest of dust particles but they do nothing to remove smaller particles like a lot of the common household allergens mentioned above.

Pleated air filters are a better kind of panel filter that uses pleats or folds in the filter material to increase its surface area. This design change makes it more efficient at trapping dust particles because a more efficient filtering material can be used. Pleated filters are an upgrade from disposable fiberglass furnace filters. Most pleated furnace filters will last as long as 90 days and many do a good job of removing dust.

Electrostatic air filters are efficient and comparatively inexpensive. Electrostatic furnace filter are permanent rather than disposable, meaning that you save money because you don’t have to replace your filters as frequently. Electrostatic air filters remove a high percentage of contaminants.

Electronic air filters are permanent, washable filters which rely on electricity to operate. The key advantage is, these filters are permanent. Some brands claim to remove up to 97percent of contaminants from the air.

HEPA filters are the most efficient replacement filters and can remove over ninety nine percent of the total pollutants. HEPA air filters are frequently utilised in hospitals and anyplace else that requires the cleanest air possible.

Indoor air quality is important to monitor. Using quality replacement air filters will safely and effectively improve the quality of your air. Indoor air can be 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air is continually recycled through the HVAC system as long as the fan is on. The more efficient your filter is the better the air quality will be in your home.

Don has over 20 years of industry experience and writes informative articles about pleated air filters and electrostatic filters . He provides information to help decide which furnace filter is best for your needs.