Which Air Filter is Right for Your Health 

Endless are the points to consider when it comes to total home comfort. Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and model of system is ideal for your home? Are smart thermostats actually worth the investment? And on and on it goes. 

Just when you think you are done making home comfort decisions, another essential question pops up: 

Which home air filter is best for my health? 

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

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are considered the leading filtration product by Norrell Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can destroy up to 98% of pollutants in your indoor air. These are the types of filters typically used in hospitals to kill germs and keep people healthy, but Norrell Service Experts offers them for home air filters. If there are any critical respirational health issues for anyone in the home, the experts suggest the installation of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

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High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These filters remove 85% of air pollutants in your home. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters assist with relieving allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems run more efficiently, ultimately lowering energy costs which could save you money on utility bills year after year. 

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Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more standard home air filters and can be found at most big box stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be replaced more often – every four to twelve weeks versus yearly 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 basically the same amount. Standard pleated air filters can destroy up to 45% of your home’s air pollutants and the most important factor is the number of pleats per foot. The more pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner your famiy’s air will be. 

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Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most simple type of home air filter. These filters do not generally enhance your family’s air quality; instead, they were intended to protect the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants get into the system and damage the pieces. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but you can purchase them for about $1 each. 

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If you need help deciding which air filter is the best fit for you home, give Norrell 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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