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A Buyer's Guide To Furnace Filter Selection
Many people consider pollution as a significant problem. However, you may be surprised to learn that the air you breathe while inside your home may be several times worse than the air outside. This is largely because of dust and other contaminants in the air you breathe indoors. Fortunately, you can use a furnace filter to help rid your home of these contaminants so you can begin breathing much cleaner air in your home. This article will give you a brief overview of the different types of furnace filters.
Electrostatic Air Filter
Electrostatic air filters help filter dust and other elements from the air without restricting the air flow of your air conditioner or furnace. This can allow your heating system to work more efficiently to either cool or heat your home. Electrostatic air filters collect dust and various particles by emitting a static charge. This charge attracts the contaminants, allowing clean air to flow into your home.
Media Air Filter
Used most often by businesses that must change their air filters frequently, media air filters have a greater loading capacity than other furnace filters. However, while these type of filters can efficiently remove large particles from the air, they are less efficient at filtering smaller particles such as viruses and respirable dust.
Pleated Air Filter
Pleated air filters are regarded as one of the best-performing and high-efficiency filter types. Their design allows these type of filters to increase their surface area and lengthen their lifespan. They can easily capture and remove most contaminants from the air while their construction allows your air conditioning and heating system to operate efficiently.
HEPA Air Filter
In order to qualify as a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, the filter must be capable of removing 99.97% of all contaminants 0.3 microns or larger. This includes mold spores and dust particles. Designed with an efficient pleat construction, these air filters are costly and most often used in one-room environments (as opposed to a home or large building). These filters are effective for people who suffer from allergies or asthmatic symptoms.
Activated Carbon Air Filter
Activated carbon filters are highly-effective for removing odors from your home. Once allowed entry to your home, cigarette smoke, gas, chemicals and other odors can permeate a household and often be difficult to remove. This can be both annoying to those living in the home and even harmful to those with severe asthma. An activated carbon filter uses a system of tiny pores. Highly-absorbent, these pores attract particles by forming a chemical bond with the contaminants in the air.
Benefits Of Using Furnace Filters
There are several reasons why you should consider using an efficient furnace air filter. First, you want to breathe clean air while inside your home. Second, a good air filter will allow your air conditioning and heating system to operate efficiently, saving you money on heating bills and making you more comfortable at the same time. Third, a good air filter can remove particles and contaminants from the air you breathe. Breathing these elements over a long period of time is unhealthy. Finally, if you or someone in your household suffers from asthma or allergies, an air filter can be used to relieve much of that discomfort. Consider buying an efficient furnace air filter for your home as soon as possible.
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About the Author
Donald has been writing articles online for about 4 years and specializes in allergies, air quality, heating and air conditioning. You can check out his website on <a href="http://www.furnacefiltercare.com/" rel="nofollow">Furnice Filter Care</a>, which reviews and lists the different furnace filters.
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