Choose the Air Filter That’s Right for Your Home 

Endless are the points to consider when it comes to ideal home comfort. Should you purchase a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and model of AC is right for your home? Are smart thermostats actually worth the money? 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 should I choose for my family’s health? 

There are a variety of home air filters from which you can choose. Allergy prevention is a main goal for many families to keep healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are considered 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 eliminate up to 98% of pollutants in your home’s air. These are the types of filters commonly installed in hospitals to kill germs and keep people healthy, but Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing offers them for home air filters. If there are any serious respirational health issues for anyone in the home, the experts suggest the investment 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 aid in relieving allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems operate more efficiently, ultimately decreasing energy costs which could save you money on utility 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 big box stores. While pleated home air filters may have a lower cost, they also have to be switched out more often – every 30-90 days versus annually like the whole-home HEPA and high-efficiency air filters. Since HEPA home air filters can cost you between $60 and $100, for annual cost you’re looking at nearly the same price. Standard pleated air filters can remove up to 45% of your home’s air pollutants and the largest factor is the number of pleats per foot. The more 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 basic type of filters. These filters do not generally better your indoor air quality; instead, they were intended to shelter the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants get into the system and ruin the pieces. As a result, they aren’t successful at removing indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $1 each. 

If you’re having trouble deciding which air filter is the best choice for your home, give Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing a call today and we will walk you through your options to make the best decision for your family’s breathing air.