When you get home after a long day at work or just a simple outing, you want to be comfortable and able to relax. Thus, you must not overlook the quality of the air you breathe. If your HVAC system’s air filter is clogged or damaged, this can negatively impact your home’s indoor air quality.

How Air Filters Keep Your Home’s Air Clean

An air filter helps remove several types of irritants and pollutants from the air in your home. These can include dust, pollen, mold, smog, pet dander, dust mites, and more. Depending on where your home is located, you could be exposed to different types of irritants. If you live near a developed area, your odds for exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other gases increase. By comparison, rural areas see an increase in natural irritants such as pollen, ragweed, and other allergens. No matter your location, effective air filtering is a must for your home’s indoor air quality. 

Types of Air Filters

When replacing your air filter, you may want to consider changing the type of filter you use in your home. While traditional air filters are effective if regularly changed, other options can clean the air in your home more efficiently. If you or someone in your family has allergies or breathing issues, you may want to consider more advanced air filters. Options include:

• Pleated electrostatic filters, which are electromagnetically charged to attract pollutants and air particles
• HEPA filters, which use advanced filtering technology to remove up to 99.97% of all particles from the air
• Pre-filters, which clean the air before it reaches your home’s main air filters by removing larger particles

When You Need Expert HVAC Maintenance and Care

At Powers Heating & Air, we’ve been helping homeowners in the greater Peachtree City area keep their homes safe and comfortable since 2001. If you’re worried about the air you breathe, we can help and provide an assortment of solutions to keep your home’s air safe. Contact us today to learn more.