Today there are many different options when it comes to selecting an air filter. There is a scale for air filters called the Filter Performance Rating. It rates your selected air filter on a scale from good, better, best, and premium.
Good
- Blocks Large Particles such as duct, lint, pollen & pet dander
Better
- Blocks Large Particles
- Blocks Small Particles
- Blocks smoke, smog, microscopic allergens, and particles that can carry viruses
Best
- Blocks Large Particles
- Blocks Small Particles
- Blocks Particles that can cause odors
- Blocks smoke, smog, microscopic allergens, and particles that can carry viruses
Dirty Air Filters Cost You Money
A Dirty Air Filter can cause damage to your heating & cooling unit. Dirty air filters cause restricted airflow for your air handler causing it to work harder to control the temperature of your home. This additional strain may trigger components of your unit to burn out. A dirty filter can also allow dust and dirt to get to your evaporator coil causing it to freeze over and degrade your energy efficiency. In some cases, the evaporator coil will need to be cleaned or replaced causing you to spend hundreds of dollars on repairs. Here are the top 5 air filters for people with pets! Changing your air filters is an important part of keeping your unit running at its optimum. Call Summit Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical to find out more about protecting your Heating & cooling unit.
Air Filters Affect Your Family’s Health
Clean air filters have just as much effect on indoor air quality as they do on proper AC functioning. Having a clean filter means your AC is able to trap contaminants and allergens and keep them from exacerbating health issues such as asthma, allergies, and respiratory problems. For all you allergy sufferers out there, you can keep your nose clean by upgrading your air filter in your heating & cooling unit. An Air filter that is rated Best can help you feel some relief when it comes time for allergy season. By blocking microscopic allergens and allowing you to breathe freely with fewer sneezes.
