What contaminants are typically in the air inside a home?
- Dust from the outdoors
- Cooking dust
- Hair and skin dander
- Pollen
- Mold
Dust particles often consist of irritants and allergens such as bacteria, dust mites, pollen, fabric lint, plant and mold spores, human & pet dander, tobacco smoke and more. Breathing in these contaminants could make you sick and a person who has even slight allergies or asthma could suffer from a non-efficient furnace filter.
Two of the most effective and affordable furnace filters in the market today are electrostatic filters and pleated filters. Below you will read about the differences between the two filters.
Electrostatic Furnace Filters
Electrostatic air filters use static electricity to get the dirt of your air. The electrostatic charge attracts tiny, microscopic household dust particles to electrostatic furnace filters like a magnet.
- Electrostatic filters last for decades
- Can be easily cleaned out with a hose every few months or as needed
- Energy savings benefit of at least 15% savings on your energy bills
- Helps cut back on waste by lasting so long (compared to other filter types which need to be completely replaced each month).
- Option of a permanent electrostatic furnace filter which can remove up to 100& of the most common dust and mold air contaminants
Pleated Furnace Filters
Pleated air filters are made with a material that is folded into pleats to provide a good air flow within your HVAC system.
- One of the most popular furnace filter options
- Cost less than electrostatic filters but need to be replaced more often
- Removes dust and allergens from the air
- Sufficient for those without severe allergies or asthma
- Energy efficient in that it helps your furnace work more efficiently.