Choose the Air Filter That’s Best for Your Family’s Health 

There are so many things to consider when it comes to perfect home comfort. Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and model of system is right for your home? Are programmable thermostats really worth the money? And on and on it goes. 

Just when you think you might have made all the decisions there are to make, another essential question pops up: 

Which home air filter should I choose for my family’s health? 

There are a variety of home air filters from which you can choose. Allergy prevention is a big objective for many families to keep healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are rated as the top filtration product by Fras-Air/General 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 indoor air. These are the types of filters typically used in hospitals to remove germs and keep everyone healthy, but Fras-Air/General Service Experts provides them for home air filters. If there are any critical respirational health issues for anyone in the home, the experts advise the installation of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These filters remove 85% of pollutants in your home’s air. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters help with relieving allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems function 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 typical home air filters and can be found at nearly all department stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be replaced more often – every 30-90 days versus yearly like the whole-home HEPA and high-efficiency air filters. Since HEPA home air filters cost anywhere from $60-$100, for annual cost you’re looking at nearly the same price. Standard pleated air filters can remove 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 the air will be. 

Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most basic type of home air filter. These filters do not normally improve your home’s air quality; instead, they were designed to protect the HVAC equipment from having larger contaminants enter the system and damage the components. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $1 each. 

If you need help deciding which air filter is the best fit for you home, give Fras-Air/General Service Experts a call today and we will walk you through your options to make the best decision for your family’s breathing air.