Choose the Air Filter That’s Right for Your Home 

There are so many things to consider when it comes to total home comfort. Should you purchase a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and make of AC is right for your home? Are smart thermostats actually worth the investment? The list goes on and on. 

Just when you think all the decisions have been made, another critical 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 be healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are seen as the ultimate filtration product by Stevenson Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can kill up to 98% of pollutants in your family’s air. These are the types of filters commonly installed in hospitals to destroy germs and keep patients and staff healthy, but Stevenson Service Experts installs them for home air filters. If there are any critical respirational health issues for anyone in the home, the experts advise the purchase of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

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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 reducing allergy symptoms, they also help your heating and cooling equipment operate more efficiently, ultimately lowering energy costs which could save you money on energy bills year after year. 

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Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more common home air filters and can be found at the majority of department stores. While pleated home air filters may come with a lower price tag, they also have to be switched out more often – every one to three months versus annually 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 basically the same amount. Standard pleated air filters can eliminate up to 45% of pollutants in your home’s air and the biggest factor is the number of pleats per foot. The more pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner the air will be. 

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Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most simple home air filter type. These filters do not usually enhance your home’s air quality; instead, they were intended 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 only cost around $1 each. 

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If you’re having trouble deciding which air filter is the best choice for your home, give Stevenson Service Experts a call today and we will explain your options and help you make the best decision for your indoor air quality. 

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