You know how essential air filters are to your HVAC system, preventing airborne contaminants from entering the unit. A water filter can be just as important, to keep your system functioning at peak efficiency. Here are some of the benefits of an HVAC water filter, for homes and commercial enterprises alike, and some of the filter types you can use.
Benefits of an HVAC Water Filter
Your HVAC system produces huge amounts of water. As it flows through your system, it leaves behind mineral deposits, algae, iron oxide (rust), and a variety of other contaminants. Over time, that debris builds up inside your system, lowering heat transfer efficiency. Not only does it take more energy to heat or cool your home or business, it can overwork your system, shortening its lifespan.
A water filter reduces contaminant buildup, allowing your system to save energy and operate more efficiently, as well as last longer and break down less frequently. It also helps with HVAC chemical treatment, making it more effective and more efficient.
Types of HVAC Water Filter
Here are some of the types of filter you can get, and how they work.
- Screen filters. Similar to an air filter, water passes by a screen, which captures debris and only allows clean water through. Screen filters can be made to clean themselves automatically, ensuring they continue to function efficiently.
- Sand filters. The water is directed through a medium of sand, and the contaminants are left behind in it. There are also high efficiency sand filters, which use microsand to capture even smaller particles. Unlike screen filters, most sand filters are not self-cleaning, and do need to be replaced periodically.
- Centrifugal filters. Water is spun around very quickly, allowing contaminant particles to sink to the bottom, and leaving the clean water on top. Unfortunately, this doesn’t remove organic particles such as algae, or anything else that’s lighter than water. It should therefore be used in conjunction with another filtration method.
To learn more about HVAC water filter technology, contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We proudly serve Lorain’s home comfort needs.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
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Serving the Lorain, OH Area