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

There’s so much to consider when it comes to ideal home comfort. Should you purchase a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and brand of system is ideal for your home? Are smart thermostats actually worth the investment? 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 should I choose for my family’s health? 

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

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are considered the top filtration product by Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air, 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 usually used in hospitals to remove germs and keep patients and staff healthy, but Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air provides them for home air filters. If there are any serious respirational health issues for anyone in the home, the experts recommend the installation of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These bad boys remove 85% of air pollutants in your home. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters aid in relieving 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 big box stores. While pleated home air filters may cost less, they also have to be changed more often – every 30-90 days versus yearly 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 enhance your home’s air quality; instead, they were designed to protect the heating and air conditioning equipment from having larger contaminants enter the system and damage the components. 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 Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air a call today and we will walk you through your options to make the best decision for your family’s breathing air.