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

Endless are the points to consider when it comes to ideal 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 cost? And on and on it goes. 

Just when you think you are done making home comfort decisions, another essential question pops up: 

Which home air filter is best for my health? 

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

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are seen as the top filtration product by Levy & Son Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can destroy 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 Levy & Son 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 assist with alleviating 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 most home improvement stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be switched out more often – every 30-90 days versus annually 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 basically the same amount. 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 usually better your family’s air quality; instead, they were designed to protect the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants get into the system and damage the parts. As a result, they aren’t successful at removing indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $1 each. 

If you aren’t sure which air filter is best for your home, give Levy & Son Service Experts a call today and we will explain your options and help you make the best decision for your indoor air quality.