High-Efficiency Filters
Upgrade Your Home’s Air Filter for Your Health
We know that your family’s health is the most important consideration, so why not do everything you can to take care of it? 1st Choice Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning installers high-efficient air filters for homeowners in Parker, CO. Most residential heating and cooling systems still use a basic air filter, but those filters were initially designed to protect the equipment and not the people living in your home. The average air filter can only remove three to five percent of the particles that pass through it. The good news is that there are now many types of permanent home air filters available to you. If you or your loved ones suffer from allergies, asthma, hay fever, or breathing difficulties, we have an air conditioner filter that can help you. We can even install the same types of air filters that are used in hospital operating rooms. Learn more about HVAC filters and get in touch with us for a quote.
Why Should You Add an Air Filter?
As a member of the Parker community, we don’t want to sell you anything that your home doesn’t need. Heating and air conditioning are essential services, and we believe that high-efficiency air filters can benefit your family in multiple ways. Standard air filters can keep debris like feathers and pet hair from damaging your HVAC equipment, but they aren’t designed to clean the air you breathe. In many cases, the air quality inside your home is dirtier than the air outside of it. For that reason alone, installing a high-efficiency air filter will help you breathe easier and give you peace of mind. Think of an air filter as a mask, which can keep undesirable germs out of your mouth and nose. Most homes naturally generate nearly 40 pounds of dust every year, and just one ounce of dust can house up to 40,000 dust mites. On top of that, more than 70 trillion allergens will find their way into your home every single day. If those statistics aren’t enough to convince you to allow us to install a high-efficiency air filter, check out the types of air filters and what they can do for your home.
Choosing the Best Air Filter for Your Home
Now that you know about the various types of air filters available to you, it helps to understand the three rating systems that explain the efficiency of your filter. If you have trouble understanding these systems, don’t worry. Our experts would be happy to help.
- MERV – A MERV rating is anywhere from one to 16. This system is based on the sizes of microns and rates the filter’s ability to capture and hold pollutants and particles. The higher the MERV rating, the smaller the particle that can be trapped and removed.
- MPR – Micro-particle performance rating was developed by 3M and rates the ability of the filter to capture airborne particles that are smaller than one micron. This rating system focuses on particles that are 0.3 to one micron. Most dust particles are 0.2 to eight microns, and pollen starts at seven microns.
- FPF – Filter performance rating labels use a scale from four to ten and a color-coding system. FPF was designed by The Home Depot and is similar to the MERV rating system.
Types of Air Filters for Your Home
There are multiple types to consider when trying to find the best air filter for your home. Don’t be confused by carbon air filters, air compressor filters, and other jargon that you hear. We want to help you make sense of which air filter is best for your home. Feel free to ask us any questions you might have, and we’re happy to help you select the best air filters for your home.
- Generic Filters – This is the most common type of residential air filter, although it’s not the most effective. These filters are inexpensive and for a reason. If you can see through your air filter, dust, air, bacteria, and other contaminants will likely pass through it. These filters are better than nothing, though.
- Electrostatic/Permanent Filters – For a higher quality filter, choose one that can be washed out instead of replaced. These filters produce static electricity that traps fine particles without restricting airflow. Permanent filters are ideal for problems with smoke or pet odors and are recommended for allergy and asthma sufferers.
- Pleated Filters – A pleated air filter catches more than generic filters and doesn’t cost much more. Pleated air filters capture more dust, allergens, and bacteria than generic filters do. These filters can increase the life of your system and save you money.
- HEPA Filters – These filters are used in many schools and hospitals. They are highly effective at filtering bacteria, germs, allergens, and viruses. They are the highest quality filter money can buy but should be changed and maintained frequently.
- UV Filters – Although these filters don’t screen dust or particulates, they use ultraviolet light to kill bacteria and viruses.
Schedule Air Filter Installation Today
If you’re ready to help your family breathe easier in your home, get in touch with 1st Choice Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ve been proudly serving the Parker, CO area since 2001 and are experts on all things heating, plumbing, and air conditioning. We back up our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to get a quote or a scheduled service.