Which Air Filter is Right for Your Health 

There are so many things to consider when it comes to ideal home comfort. Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and make of system is right for your home? Are smart thermostats really worth the cost? 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 several kinds of home air filters from which you can choose. Allergy prevention is a high priority for many families to keep healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are considered the ultimate 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 usually installed in hospitals to remove germs and keep everyone healthy, but Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing provides them for home air filters. If there are any dangerous respirational health issues for anyone in the home, the experts recommend the purchase 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 relieving allergy symptoms, they also help your heating and cooling equipment function more efficiently, ultimately cutting down on energy costs which could save you money on energy 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 department stores. While pleated home air filters may have a lower cost, they also have to be changed more often – every 30-90 days 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 most important factor is the number of pleats per foot. The higher count of pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner the air will be. 

Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most basic home air filter type. These filters do not usually enhance your indoor air quality; instead, they were created to guard the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants infiltrate the system and damage the pieces. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $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 walk you through your options to make the best decision for your family’s breathing air.