{"id":16603,"date":"2020-11-18T16:18:48","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T16:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louisvillehomesblog.com\/?p=16603"},"modified":"2023-08-06T17:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T17:29:20","slug":"a-homeowners-guide-to-buying-the-right-air-filters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/a-homeowners-guide-to-buying-the-right-air-filters\/","title":{"rendered":"A Homeowner’s Guide to Buying the Right Air Filters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Clean air is something that you should strive for in your home. After all, the cleaner the air, the less likely you are to get sick. In addition to keeping your HVAC running well<\/a>, you want the air coming through to be healthy to breathe. To this end, buying the right air filters for your system is crucial. Making a mistake here could mean you\u2019re throwing away money on products that don\u2019t work and might spread more dirt than they trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check for Particle Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever stopped and thought about what\u2019s actually in the air around you? It\u2019s easy to think the air is clean because you can\u2019t see anything, but in reality, you\u2019re surrounded by potentially harmful particles. We\u2019re talking about stuff like mold spores and pollen, as well as dust, lint, and other debris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically speaking, such pollutants are more common indoors than outdoors<\/a>, which is why you want air filters that are effective at trapping them. Something with a high MERV \u2013 Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value \u2013 rating will be able to trap more particles, although it\u2019ll also require your furnace or HVAC to increase its airflow. You should try to find a happy medium between these two factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might think that when it comes to buying the right air filters, you have to purchase them directly from the manufacturer of your brand of HVAC or furnace. However, that\u2019s not the case. Services like FilterBuy allow you to purchase all kinds of filters, no matter the brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefit of this is that you get to choose from over 600 different filter sizes that ship out in 24 hours and can be purchased via a subscription service. What\u2019s more, they offer high-quality MERV 11 air filters which boast a 95% success rate of trapping potentially harmful airborne particles, making your air easier to breathe. If that\u2019s something you value in your home, then you should definitely try MERV 11 filters<\/a> as they can increase indoor air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective Insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it may be great to have a system in your house that keeps the air clean, these devices aren\u2019t always the quietest thing around. You shouldn\u2019t have to compromise on your peace and quiet just to get cleaner air, which is why it\u2019s worth considering an air filter that\u2019s insulated<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These filters are capable of blocking out most sound coming from your HVAC or furnace, meaning it\u2019ll operate a lot quieter. Plus, insulated filters are also effective at reducing the amount of heat lost or gained, which can definitely come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odor Elimination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air filters can do more than just trap particles that can be harmful to your body. They\u2019re also capable of eliminating odors in a similar manner, keeping your house smelling fresher for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find smells to be a constant issue in your home, or you just want an air filter that\u2019s multi-purpose, make sure you look for one that has a carbon filter or canister. The carbon-rich materials contained in this will trap odors before they can reach you. Given that Americans reportedly spend 87% of their life indoors, living somewhere free from polluted air and unpleasant smells seems like a fairly essential requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right air filter, your home will be cleaner and fresher than ever. You just need to ensure that you keep these factors in mind before you make your purchase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Clean air is something that you should strive for in your home. After all, the cleaner the air, the less likely you are to get sick. In addition to keeping your HVAC running well, you want the air coming through to be healthy to breathe. 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