Which Air Filter is Right for Your Health 

There’s so much to consider when it comes to ultimate home comfort. Should you purchase a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and make of AC is best for your home? Are programmable thermostats actually worth the cost? The list goes on and on. 

Just when you think all the decisions have been made, another major question pops up: 

Which home air filter should I choose for my family’s health? 

There are a variety of home air filters available for your home. Allergy prevention is a high priority for many families to stay healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are rated as the ultimate filtration product by Winnipeg Supply Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can kill up to 98% of pollutants in your home’s air. These are the types of filters typically utilized in hospitals to destroy germs and keep people healthy, but Winnipeg Supply Service Experts installs them for home air filters. If there are any dangerous respirational health ailments for anyone in the home, the experts suggest the installation of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These bad boys remove 85% of pollutants in your home’s air. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters aid in relieving allergy symptoms, they also help your heating and cooling equipment run more efficiently, ultimately cutting down on energy costs which could save you money on utility bills year after year. 

Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more standard home air filters and can be found at the majority of big box stores. While pleated home air filters may have a lower cost, they also have to be changed more often – every 30-90 days versus annually like the whole-home HEPA and high-efficiency air filters. Since HEPA home air filters cost anywhere from $60-$100, for annual cost you’re looking at six with one, half a dozen with the other. Standard pleated air filters can eliminate up to 45% of your home’s air pollutants and the largest factor is the number of pleats per foot. The higher number of pleats, the better the air flow, and the cleaner the air will be. 

Basic Fiberglass Home Air Filters 

The flat, fiberglass air filters are the most plain type of filters. These filters do not generally improve your indoor air quality; instead, they were intended to guard the HVAC equipment from having larger contaminants enter the system and ruin the pieces. As a result, they aren’t successful at removing indoor air pollutants, but they are available for about $1 each. 

If you need help deciding which air filter is the best fit for you home, give Winnipeg Supply Service Experts a call today and we will walk you through your options to make the best decision for your family’s breathing air.