Home Air Filters

Even though many of us know the importance of buying an air filter, most of us are unaware of the strategies I’ll be revealing. What do many people do when they want an air filter? Most of them will go into a nearby store and request for a good and reliable air filter. And since the store owner is hungry for sales, he or she will recommend just any one he or she prefers. Most often, the recommended ones are quite expensive. I don’t know of you, but to me this is a wrong way of shopping for air filters.

The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that almost 90% of the people spend their time indoors. This means that indoor air quality is much more important than outdoor air quality for most people.

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are recommended by allergists and medical professionals for the removal of all dust particles in the size range of droplet nuclei from the air. The HEPA filter, a mechanical filter, was developed by the Atomic Energy Commission of U.S.A. during World War II to prevent radioactive particles from escaping from plants and laboratories. Those initial HEPA air filters were very bulky compared to those that are produced today.

Since air filters are one of the bests tools for eradicating allergens from your home, more people are using them than ever before. The trick is to find the one that works best for you, depending upon your specific needs. Before going shopping, arm yourself with some facts, so that you’ll be more prepared to choose an air filter, rather than listening to various sales pitches from merchants who are interested in making a quick buck. Of the five major types of air filters, here’s a quick look at four of them - one type (the ozone air filter) is not environmentally friendly, and consumers are not encouraged to purchase filters of this type.

Today, when we shop for products, especially for your home we are spoiled for choice. Nearly every appliance known comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors and performs a wide variety of functions. Air purification and air filter systems are no different. There are a wide variety of machines all designed for a specific use. There are also different types of systems all claiming to be the best.