Benefits of Air Purifiers and HEPA Filters
Air pollution is increasingly becoming a hazard, responsible for thousands of deaths every year. While most of us believe that only the air outside consists of different pollutants that can harm the respiratory system, the fact is the air inside our homes is equally, or even more polluted. Inhaling contaminated air can be more damaging for people suffering from allergies and asthma, as it can worsen their condition. For this reason, more and more people are investing in high-quality air purifiers for good health and comfort.
Air purifiers are devices that consist of a fan and filters. These mechanical devices force the air to pass through the filters that trap the particulate matter and other suspended particles to release cleaner and healthy air. Air purifiers are available in different shapes and sizes and use different types of technology, including HEPA, UV, activated carbon, ozone, and negative ion. Out of these, purifiers using High-Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) filters are considered the most effective in reducing indoor air pollution. Call your HVAC professional to install a HEPA filter in the existing system.
HEPA Filters
HEPA filters were developed in the early 1940s to remove small radioactive dust particles. It is a mechanical filter with a fine fibrous mesh to trap particles like dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander, virus, bacteria, odor, and other hazardous pollutants, to push out cleaner and fresher air. They are considered high quality and efficient due to their effectiveness in removing a range of indoor contaminants. There are strict regulations and standards in place set by The United States Department of Energy that should be met by a filter to qualify and label as HEPA. It should have a minimum efficiency to remove 99.9% of the particles that are 0.3 microns (hardest to filter). Getting rid of these particles is essential to prevent them from damaging our lungs and overall health. They effectively alleviate allergy and asthma symptoms by removing allergens and airborne particles and are highly recommended for people suffering from these conditions.
HEPA filters are commonly used in vacuum cleaners, hospitals, cars, aircraft, laboratories, and other industries. But many homeowners are also using this filter to improve the air quality in their homes.
Benefits of HEPA filters
Some of the advantages of choosing a purifier with a HEPA filter includes:
It helps in reducing health problems related to bad indoor air quality
Removes 99.9% impurities from the indoor air, making it cleaner and safer
Highly effective in improving air quality than other filters
Keeps the HVAC system cleaner, leading to reduced maintenance costs
Poor indoor air quality can expose homeowners to severe health risks. Contact an HVAC professional to replace the existing filter in the unit with a HEPA filter for improved home air quality. They can recommend the best one for your home and advise on some other ways to maintain good indoor air quality.
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