When it comes to protecting your family against airborne diseases, especially during this time of the pandemic, you can never overemphasize the importance of high-grade filters. Given the fact that indoor air is found to be more polluted than outdoor air, you should all the more strive to ensure your family inhales no less than pure, fresh, clean air.
Here at Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning, we aim to provide you with total home comfort solutions, including air quality. For this reason, we partnered with Healthy Climate to present you with products that are guaranteed to fight off unseen enemies such as viruses, bacteria, and other microscopic contaminants. We are your trusted HVAC company in Elk River MN.
HEPA Filters 101
Not all filtration systems are the same. A regular filter (about 1 inch thick) protects your HVAC equipment from dirt and dust, but it does very little to improve indoor air quality. While it takes the noticeable dirt out of the air, it is not enough to clean the air in terms of protecting your lungs and other vital respiratory organs.
Air filters are measured based on their minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) scale from 1 to 16. A filter rated higher than 16 is considered a HEPA filter. The higher the MERV rating, the more pollutants a filter can capture. Some HEPA filters can even trap certain viruses, in addition to bacteria, mold spores, and cigarette smoke. Moreover, HEPA filters also reduce allergens and respiratory irritants.
HEPA filters remove no less than 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 microns or larger from your indoor air. The Department of Energy sets and enforces this gold standard for allergen and airborne particle removal.
HEPA filters help you breathe cleaner air that will allow your lungs and other organs to work better, usually leading to better oxygen absorption by your brain.
In addition to improving your indoor air, a whole-home air purification system equipped with a HEPA filter helps your furnace or air conditioner operate at peak performance. This leads to lower energy consumption and longer equipment life.
If you have a family member who is suffering from allergies or has a respiratory condition, using a HEPA filter will help improve their state. A HEPA filter also helps if you have smokers in the home. While not smoking at home is the best way to get rid of cigarette smoke, having a HEPA filter can help minimize its effects.
Features of the Healthy Climate High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filtration System
A Healthy Climate® HEPA system removes nearly all allergy-aggravating contaminants, including some of the smallest particles and bacteria. This is the same HEPA technology used in medical laboratories and hospitals.
Its three-step filtration process includes:
- Pre-filter that captures large dirt and dust particles
- A HEPA filter that captures nearly all remaining particles and germs
- A charcoal/carbon filter that removes odors and chemical vapors. An optional carbon canister is available for enhanced absorption.
The sealed design of the HEPA system prevents particles from bypassing the filter and recirculating in your home. An insulated cabinet prevents condensation.
The Healthy Climate® HEPA system is engineered for easy integration with any heating and cooling systems. And unlike the standard one-inch filters found at retail home stores, it provides powerful filtration without restricting your system’s airflow.
- True HEPA system means that the entire system has been tested to meet industry standards for particle or bioaerosol filtration.
- Almost-perfect filtration up to 99.97% efficient in removing particles and bioaerosols down to 0.3 micron
- Sealed bypass design traps particles and prevents them from escaping.
- Optional carbon filtration helps remove odors.
- Powerful yet quiet performance entirely and quietly filters the air inside your home, several times a day.
- Easy integration designed to work with Lennox® heating and cooling systems for total home comfort
- No ozone emissions, a known lung irritant
- 5-Year Limited Warranty on covered components
Need Help? Call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning
If you want to increase your home’s defense against airborne contaminants, be sure to give us a call. We have seasoned HVAC specialists who can provide you with helpful information and get you acquainted with HEPA filters a little bit more. We are your reliable Ramsey heating and air conditioning company.