Which Air Filter is Right for Your Health 

There are so many things to consider when it comes to ideal home comfort. Should you purchase a high-efficiency AC system? Which size and make of equipment is right for your home? Are smart thermostats really worth the investment? And round and round we go. 

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

Which home air filter is best for my health? 

There are several kinds of home air filters you can choose from. Allergy prevention is a big objective for many families to be healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are rated as the leading filtration product by Norrell 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 utilized in hospitals to remove germs and keep people healthy, but Norrell Service Experts provides them for home air filters. If there are any dangerous 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 bad boys remove 85% of pollutants in your home’s air. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters assist with reducing allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems work more efficiently, ultimately cutting down on 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 nearly all 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 range from $60 to $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 your famiy’s air will be. 

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Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most basic home air filter type. These filters do not generally enhance your indoor air quality; instead, they were created to protect the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants infiltrate the system and ruin the components. As a result, they aren’t successful at removing indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $1 each. 

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If you aren’t sure which air filter is best for your home, give Norrell Service Experts a call today and we will talk you through all the options and help you decide which air filter is best for your home’s air. 

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