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Tips to a Healthier Home

Indoor Air Quality is Key!

Mold, pollen, dust mite debris, and pet dander are common household allergens that can travel throughout your home undetected. When inhaled, these allergens can cause a list of medical problems, from the common cold, to respiratory infections. Take the following steps to improve your indoor air quality.

1. Use a MERV Rated High Efficiency furnace filter to avoid the circulation of harmful micro-particles throughout your home. A High Efficiency filter can increase air quality by up to 75%.

2. Change your furnace filter every 2-3 months to avoid a build of dust in your return, and to extend the life of your furnace.

3. If smoking is allowed in your home, use a charcoal based furnace filter (Odor Ban), or a HEPA air purifier with a charcoal filter.

4. Cover all bedding with allergy barrier products to reduce the build-up of dust mite debris.

5. If you are a pet owner, bathe and groom your pets with an allergen reducing cleaner on a regular basis.

6. Have your duct works cleaned at least once a year by a licensed professional, and place supply vent filters over each vent in your home to catch dust before it reaches the air you breathe.

7. Clean all upholstery and carpets using an allergen reducing cleaner. Allergens, such as dust mite debris, can settle on couches, curtains, and carpets.

8. Place HEPA Air Purifiers throughout your home to keep clean air constantly circulating in every room. HEPA Air Cleaners are one of the best solutions for juristically increasing air quality.
   

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the difference between fiberglass and pleater furnace filters?

A. Fiberglass filters are made to protect your furnace and/or AC's motor and equipment, they are not meant to capture allergen causing micro-particles. Pleated filters are made to do both, they increase the life of your furnace while constantly circulating clean air throughout your home.

Q. What is MERV?

A. Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value is a rating of the effectiveness of air filters in removing particle contaminants from the air and is dependent upon the particle size. The higher the MERV rating of a filter, the more efficient a filter is at removing allergens from the air in your home.

Q. What is ASHRAE?

A. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. The organization which historically set standards for low and medium efficiency air filters.

Q. How often should I change my furnace filter.

A. It is recommended that you change your furnace filter at least every 3 months. However, in certain cases it may be necessary to change them sooner, be sure to check your filter once a month to make sure it is not ready for changing.

Q. Should I have my duct works cleaned even though I use a High-Efficiency filter?

A. It is always recommended to have your duct works cleaned every 6-12 months to extend the life of your furnace, and to help keep your filter working for the expected 3 months.

Q. What is the difference between Permanent Electrostatic Filters and Pleated Furnace Filters?

A. Permanent Electrostatic Filters are meant to be washed once a month and reused over a span of 7-9 years, while Pleated Filters are meant to be used for 2-3 months, then discarded. As far as efficiency, pleated filters are able to pick up much smaller particles, and cause less strain on your furnace.

Q. Do high efficiency furnace filters restrict air flow?

A. Yes, when a filter traps allergen particles, air is then forced to pass around the particles to get through the filter. This is why it is always important to change your filter regularly.

Q. Do your filters have anti-microbial agents?

A. Yes, our filters will not support the growth of mold, mildew, or bacteria with normal use of your furnace.

Q. Will your filters reduce the growth of mold in my home?

A. High-Efficiency filters will stop the circulation of mold spores throughout your home, however, they will not stop mold already growing in your home. The best way to reduce mold is to find the source and use a mold/mildew remover to eliminate it.

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