In this blog entry the professional Chicagoland air duct cleaning service experts here at EmDuct Cleaning Chicago will detail the best types of air filters to keep your home’s air quality clean and breathable.
Air Filtration Systems– We recommend purchasing an air filtration system to reduce indoor air pollution. The three main types of air filtration systems are:
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- HEPA Filters– High-efficiency particulate air filters are a special type of mechanical filter with pleats that can remove a minimum of 99.7% of particulates up to the size of.3 microns. These are considered the standard efficiency air filter on the market
- Electronic Air Cleaners– these air filters use electric charges to remove particles from the air. As air moves through the filter, the newly charged particles are moved towards metal plates and are trapped there. This removes smoke, dust, pollen, and other contaminants from the air
- Media Air Cleaners –These filters are installed in the return air duct of forced air systems and prevent contaminants from entering your home to begin with. They draw air through a filter that contains particles and pollutants
- Odor Control Air Purification – these systems trap airborne particles and contaminants like bacteria, germs, mold, and mildew. When trapped in a filter, the odor of these contaminants are neutralized, and your home air quality improves
- Germicidal UV Light Systems – These air purification systems use UV (ultraviolet) light to destroy bacteria, mold, viruses, and other germs. They can clean your entire home ductwork, air conditioning, heating, and cooling systems highly efficiently – lowering airborne microorganisms by half in around three quarters of an hour!
- Whole Home Humidity Control Systems – These systems control the humidity and moisture level in your home and reduce the growth of mold, mildew, and other allergens. It helps your home maintain a humidity level of 30-50%, eliminating static, preventing dry air damage, and lowering the risk of experiencing respiratory illnesses like asthma and allergies.
Ventilation Systems – These systems move fresh air into your home while pushing out older, staler, and more polluted air. When your home is well ventilated, it experiences less mildew and mold, and has a lower level of airborne contaminants.