Choose the Air Filter That’s Right for Your Home 

There’s so much to consider when it comes to perfect home comfort. Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and make of system is best for your home? Are smart thermostats actually worth the cost? 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 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 stay healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are considered the top filtration product by Wesley Wood Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can remove 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 Wesley Wood Service Experts provides them for home air filters. If there are any dangerous 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 guys remove 85% of air pollutants in your home. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters assist with alleviating allergy symptoms, they also help your HVAC systems function more efficiently, ultimately decreasing 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 the majority of home improvement stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be replaced more often – every 30-90 days versus once a year 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 six with one, half a dozen with the other. Standard pleated air filters can eliminate 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 generally improve your indoor air quality; instead, they were intended to protect the heating and cooling equipment from having larger contaminants enter the system and damage the parts. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $1 each. 

If you’re having trouble deciding which air filter is the best choice for your home, give Wesley Wood Service Experts a call today and we will explain your options and help you make the best decision for your indoor air quality.