Filtration

February 9, 2012

MERV Filters: With Family Health And Furnace Efficiency At Stake, Making The Right Choice Is Vitally Important

Quality air filters for your furnace are equally important for your indoor air quality and for the efficiency of your HVAC system. You can judge the efficiency of an air filter by looking at its MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) rating. Why Are Filters Important? Air filters perform two important jobs, and high efficiency filters do both of these jobs much more effectively: Air filters protect your furnace by removing dust and other particles from the air as it enters […]
February 16, 2012

Neat And Tidy Ways To Control Indoor Dust

Controlling indoor dust is an important part of maintaining a clean, healthy living environment. Countless studies have shown a link between airborne dust particles and respiratory problems such as allergies, asthma and colds. Try using the following tips to reduce or eliminate indoor dust for a cleaner, healthier home: Leave dirt at the door: Any dirt that is tracked in by your shoes or boots can easily be kicked up into the air by everyday foot traffic. You can avoid this […]
June 13, 2013

HEPA Filtration Offers the Best in IAQ, But Is It too Much For Your Needs?

HEPA, or High Efficiency Particulate Air, filters are widely known as the gold standard when it comes to air quality. What many people don’t realize is that they may not always be the best choice for your residential HVAC system. There are several things to consider before you install one of these filtration systems in your home. HEPA filtration is incredibly effective at removing harmful pollutants from the air. Hospitals generally use these types of filters because of their ability […]
July 7, 2015

How to Pick the Right Air Filtration Product for Your Home

If you thought the air inside your home is cleaner than the air outside, you may want to revisit that assumption. The truth is that the average home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) is several times more polluted than city air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For many homeowners, it’s essential to choose an effective air filtration product, such as a whole-home air cleaner, to combat pollutants and breathe easier. Your Home’s IAQ To pick the right air cleaner to […]