If you desire cleaner air in your home, one easy solution is to incorporating better quality, higher rated air filters into your comfort system. The Mission Viejo air quality specialists at Saddleback Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning can help you breathe easier by installing a good air filtration system.
One of the first things you want to do is determine what types of allergens and air pollutants you are most concerned with, as each air filter will specifically target certain sized particulates in the air. Then you must determine where those items fall along the MERV scale so that you know what MERV rating to look for when finding an air filter.
Not every air filter is alike, so once you have decided what particulates you want eradicated it is important to pay attention to the MERV rating listed on each air filter, that way you can determine which will give you the desired results you are looking for.
In addition to knowing the proper MERV rating, you will want to learn a little bit more about the types of air filters out there. Media filers are also known as passive filters, they are the kind that sits in the ducts and as air passes through them, they capture the particles that are smaller than its membranes such as pollen, dust and animal dander. Electronic filtration uses electricity to ionize the air as it passes through and eradicates smaller particulates such as smoke and exhaust.
Using multiple types of air filters within a home comfort system will usually provide the best results with the cleanest air. If a media filter is used to capture larger particles, followed by an electronic filter which captures the smaller particles, then your home will have a drastic reduction in the presence of not only allergens but harmful elements that can cause illnesses such as colds.
Air filters can be placed in numerous places within your duct system; it all depends on your system’s specific design. This can include being placed at the central air return register, at the attic air handler, at a basement air handler, or next to an electrostatic air cleaner. Additionally, some systems have multiple air filters at varying places for different purposes such as fiberglass or pleated paper filters, washable filters, and electrostatic filters.
Speak with the air quality professionals at Saddleback Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning if you are interested in learning more about how to improve the air quality in your Mission Viejo home!