To keep your home’s air clean and breathable, it’s important to have a good air filter. What kind of filter do you want, though? Are all modern filters created equal? They are not. Here’s a rundown of the best modern filters for HVAC systems on the market today.
Best Brands of Modern Filters
One of the most popular modern filters is 3M, and the best of the 3M options is the 3M Filtrete 2500 Smart Premium Allergen and Ultrafine Particles filter. Great for allergy and asthma sufferers, it’s extremely effective at removing particles from the air. It even has a sensor to monitor its effectiveness and send an alert to your phone when it’s time for a replacement. One drawback: If you have a variable speed air handler, the filter is less effective at lower speeds.
Also very effective, and cheaper, is the Aprilaire Healthy Home 213. It’s not rated for allergy and asthma sufferers, but for regular residential use, it works well, even on lower speeds, and it maintains good airflow.
Finally, there’s the Lennox Healthy Climate Carbon Clean 16. It’s the most expensive of the lot, but it only needs replacing once a year. The filter removes dust, smoke, and a host of other contaminants from your air.
Modern Filters for COVID Protection
Comparing filter brands is fine, but as the pandemic spreads, is there an air filter that can keep COVID-19 at bay? Not as such, but keeping the maximum MERV-rated filter installed can be helpful in eliminating contaminants and guarding against disease.
What’s the maximum? For residential HVAC systems, it’s MERV 12. If you want to boost your IAQ further, consider an air-purification system, which uses HEPA filters rated up to 20. However, no matter how good your air filtration is, it should only be one part of a larger COVID protection plan. It’s not a substitute for other precautions, such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
To learn more about which modern filters to use, contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We provide the best home-comfort service to Lorain and the surrounding area.
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