Should You Have An Air Purifier Installed?
Published: December 19, 2016 | Indoor Air Quality Tips
The Hidden Truth About Your HVAC Filter
Your HVAC system comes with an air filter. Do you know its purpose? If you think it is to protect your indoor air quality, you’re only partially right.
The primary function of this air filter is actually to protect the inside components of your HVAC system from dirt, debris, and other particles that can impact performance. An electronic whole-house air purifier is what you should use if you truly want to improve and protect the quality of your indoor air.
Targeting Particles Missed by Standard Filters
A decent air filtration system can certainly stop larger pollutants like dust and hair dander. However, smaller pollutants—under 0.3 microns—can easily pass through them. This includes:
- Gases
- Foul Odors
- Chemicals
- Bacteria & Viruses
An air purifier is designed to remove these much smaller pollutants, giving you the cleanest air possible.
Reduce Allergies and Illnesses
While you may not be able to reduce your exposure to pollen when you are outdoors, you most definitely can when you are indoors! When used in conjunction with the right air filtration device, air purifiers can eliminate 99.9% of the unhealthy air contaminants that increase allergy, cold, and flu symptoms.
Assisting Your HVAC System
Standard air filters can create air flow restrictions—especially if they aren’t changed every 1–3 months. One of the greatest benefits of an air purifier (using ionization or UV radiation) is that it provides no strain on air flow, helping your HVAC system work more efficiently while it cleans the air.
