When
selecting an air filter for home use it is important to determine what your
objectives are. There are many different types of home furnace filters to choose from. Some air filters are very
efficient and stop the smallest of particles while others are very inefficient
and are a total waste of your hard earned money.
The
least efficient filters available can be purchased at your local home
improvement store. These home furnace filters are of little value to you or
your heating or air conditioning system. They perform very poorly and most dust
passes through and returns to your home or settles in the duct system.
The
absolute best air filter for home use; if you need a very high level of dust
control, are home air filter systems. These systems incorporate several types
of filters to handle odor and dust. Some also use uv lamps which kill airborne
bacteria. UV lamps for the home are mounted in the duct system or inside an
enclosure to prevent human exposure.
When
replacing home air filters, one of the easiest ways to compare home air filters
is to hold them up and look into them. If you can see through the filter, it
will not stop much dust.
A
very common type of air filter for home use is the electrostatic air filter.
This is a reusable filter, which you have to clean when it becomes clogged with
dust. You remove it from your furnace and wash it out using a garden hose or
laundry tub. This is a good air filter for home air quality improvement if you
are looking for greater dust control but don't require extreme control.
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