Choose the Air Filter That’s Right for Your Home 

Endless are the points to consider when it comes to absolute home comfort. Should you invest in a high-efficiency air conditioning unit? Which size and brand of AC is right for your home? Are wifi thermostats actually worth the cost? And round and round we go. 

Just when you think you are done making home comfort decisions, 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 from which you can choose. Allergy prevention is a big objective for many families to keep healthy. 

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Home Air Filters 

HEPA filters are seen as the top filtration product by Rob's Albertan Service Experts, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA. HEPA filters can eliminate up to 98% of pollutants in your home’s air. These are the types of filters typically utilized in hospitals to kill germs and keep people healthy, but Rob's Albertan Service Experts supplies them for home air filters. If there are any critical respirational health ailments for anyone in the home, the experts advise the installation of a whole-home HEPA air filtration system. 

High-Efficiency Home Air Filters 

These filters remove 85% of air pollutants in your home. Not only will high-efficiency home air filters help with alleviating allergy symptoms, they also help your heating and cooling equipment run more efficiently, ultimately lowering energy costs which could save you money on energy bills year after year. 

Standard Pleated Media Home Air Filters 

These are your more standard home air filters and can be found at most big box stores. While pleated home air filters may come with a lower price tag, they also have to be replaced more often – every four to twelve weeks versus yearly 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 nearly the same price. Standard pleated air filters can remove up to 45% of pollutants in your home’s air and the most important 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 home air filter. These filters do not usually enhance your indoor air quality; instead, they were intended to protect the heating and air conditioning equipment from having larger contaminants get into the system and ruin the components. As a result, they can only remove less than 10% of your indoor air pollutants, but only cost around $1 each. 

If you’re having trouble deciding which air filter is the best choice for your home, give Rob's Albertan Service Experts a call today and we will walk you through your options to make the best decision for your family’s breathing air.