There will be numerous alternatives when selecting an air filter for your HVAC system, but the process does not have to be difficult.
Dr. Ducts has created this easy guide to help you choose the best filter for you and your property.
Size
The size of the air filter you choose isn’t always up to you; the filter must be the correct size for your HVAC system to function effectively.
If you are unclear about the amount of filter you need, see the owner’s handbook that came with your system. Remove the old filter and take it to your local hardware or HVAC supply shop if you don’t have the instructions.
A sales person should be able to inform you what products are compatible with your system.
When you replace your filter, it should fit perfectly. Replace it with a smaller one if it’s too large. When the filter is too tiny, the air flows around it rather than through it.
A Filter’s Design
Following the determination of the number of filter required, the following step is to choose the kind of filter required. Fiberglass, pleated, electrostatic, and washable are the four primary kinds.
Fiberglass filters are often cheap and disposable, yet they are good at filtering big particles like lint and dust. They are, however, less effective at catching tiny particles such as pollen than other kinds of filters.
Pleated filters are also one-time-use only. They have bigger surface areas, which helps them to capture particles more effectively.
Electrostatic filters are available in both reusable and disposable varieties. Strong static charges are generated when air flows through these specifically designed filters. These filters attract airborne contaminants like a magnet because negatively charged particles attract positively charged particles and vice versa.
Washable filters are less popular and typically more costly, although they only need replacement every few years. These filters may be cleaned by simply running water over them, as the name implies. When a substantial quantity of dust accumulates, their efficiency improves.
Like the filter, the frame may be composed of a variety of materials. Air filter frames may be made of a variety of materials, including cardboard and metal.
When selecting frames, the most important factors to consider are how long you want your filter to endure and the wattage of your HVAC system.
If you want a washable filter that will last two years, you should spend a little more money on a stronger frame. Similarly, if your HVAC system moves air fast, a cardboard frame may fall behind.
Replace it on a regular basis to avoid difficulties. This article, presented to you by Dr. Ducts’ duct cleaning professionals, will teach you all you need to know about changing your filter.
