Which Air Filter is Right for Your Health 

There’s so much to consider when it comes to perfect home comfort. Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioner? Which size and model of equipment is ideal for your home? Are smart thermostats actually worth the money? And round and round we go. 

Just when you think all the decisions have been made, another critical question pops up: 

Which home air filter will be best for my family’s health? 

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

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are considered the leading filtration product by Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can remove up to 98% of pollutants in your home’s air. These are the types of filters usually used in hospitals to kill germs and keep everyone healthy, but Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts installs them for home air filters. If there are any dangerous respirational health problems for anyone in the home, the experts recommend the investment 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 alleviating allergy symptoms, they also help your heating and cooling equipment operate more efficiently, ultimately cutting down on energy costs which could save you money on utility bills year after year. 

Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more familiar home air filters and can be found at most home improvement stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be changed more often – every 30-90 days 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 six with one, half a dozen with the other. Standard pleated air filters can eliminate 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 family’s 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 enter the system and damage the parts. As a result, they aren’t successful at removing indoor air pollutants, but they are available for about $1 each. 

If you’re having trouble deciding which air filter is the best choice for your home, give Bryant Heating & Cooling 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.