Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Washable AC Filters Benefit Homeowners and the Environment

Most general retailers and many hardware stores only sell disposable heating and air conditioning system filters in the "standard" sizes, and if your system takes a nonstandard size, you could end up having to order your filters from the manufacturer or find a specialty supplier when your disposable filters clog and need replacement. But with reusable filters, you buy once and simply clean and reuse it for the life of your system.

Washable AC Filters Provide Superior Filtration

Permanent, reusable AC filters wouldn't do much good if they didn't provide excellent filtration. Look for permanent filters that do not contain polyester, because it can become difficult to clean. Also, choose five-layer filtration over three-layer for superior allergen removal and efficient dust removal. Filters that do not use polyester are very easy to rinse clean and provide the filtration you need long term.

Permanent Furnace Filters are Easy to Clean

Using the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner, you can remove excess dust from your permanent furnace filter before washing. The next step is to wash it, either in a bathtub using a handheld shower head, or outside with the hose. Rinse till the water runs clear. Then allow the filter to drain / drip dry and replace it in the system.

Lifetime Warranty Protects Consumers

If you are tired of buying disposable filters, look for permanent filters for your heating and cooling system that offer a lifetime manufacturer's warranty. These filters are designed to last as long as your heating and cooling system does. The best and most trusted manufacturers of permanent filters back up their products with a guarantee. And if you care for the filters as recommended, they'll last as long as needed.

Fewer Filters Go to Landfills

Most air conditioning manufacturers recommend you replace your system filters once a month, and that adds up to a lot of disposable filters ending up in landfills. With a permanent filter, you simply rinse the dust off, let the filter dry, and use the same one over and over again. It's friendlier to the earth and saves you trips to the store.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Benefits of Using Electrostatic Air Conditioner Filters

The filter for your air conditioning unit is probably not something that you think about often. Because the heating and air conditioning unit it is often hidden in a closet or area of the house that is not often accessed, it tends to fall into the “out of sight, out of mind” category. If you aren’t taking the proper precautions and changing out your air conditionerfilters on a regular basis, you run the risk of exposing you and your family to any number of serious health hazards. When you install new electrostatic ac filters every month you will ensure that contaminants and harmful particles are trapped, and can rest assured that you and your family are breathing clean air.

Stop the Sneezing and Watery Eyes

Many people are unaware that their constant sneezing could be attributed to the unclean air that is circulating through their home. When the filter on the heating and air-conditioning unit doesn’t get changed regularly, it becomes clogged with a variety of particles that get reintroduced into the air. To reduce the amount of allergens in the air, replace the electrostatic air conditioner filters monthly for cleaner air.

Save Yourself Some Money

The filters for you air conditioner serve another purpose besides providing you and your family clean air.  They also work to keep the coils and components of your unit from collecting dust that causes your system to fail. With clean filters, you’ll have the unit for a longer period of time and it will be more efficient, using less energy to operate. While electrostatic ac filters are a bit more expensive initially, you don’t have to replace them as often, saving you money in the long run.

Spend Less Time Cleaning and More Time Playing

Since the filters work as a sort of dust magnet, less of the particles are able to escape into your home. When the dust and dirt particles settle on the filter instead of your coffee table and in your carpet, you’ll find that you won’t have to dust and vacuum as often. When you’re not spending the entire weekend cleaning, you’ll be able to get outside and enjoy time with your family and friends.

 Breathe Easy Again

There is no reason that you and your family can’t see relief from the dirt and dust particles causing the uncontrolled sneezing and watery eyes. With electrostatic air conditioner filters, you can remove up to ninety-five percent of the airborne particles affecting your allergies. Get the relief you deserve and start breathing easy today.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Electrostatic Air Filters Outshine Disposable AC Filters

Did you know that for many of the most common complaints about air conditioner inefficiency the problem is caused by a dirty, clogged filter? It's easy to forget to change filters regularly, particularly if it involves a trip to the store for a replacement. But keeping a clean, fresh filter in your AC system is one of the best ways to keep it running efficiently.

How Electrostatic Air Conditioner Filters Work

Electrostatic air filters for AC systems are designed so that when air passes through them, they create static charges. Different layers of filtration material receive opposite charges. Positively charge particles stick to negatively charged filtration material and vice versa. The result is that airborne particles stick to the filtration material until the filter is cleaned. It's one of the best ways to remove dust and other allergens from the air.

Disposable AC Filters and the Environment

Heating and air conditioning manufacturers recommend replacing your air filter every one to three months, depending on factors like whether you have indoor pets, how many people live in the house, and whether anyone smokes. Disposable air filters end up in landfills, and the fiberglass that most of them are made of is not biodegradable. Permanent filters, however, are rinsed and reused for the lifetime of the air conditioning system.

Permanent Filters and Allergen Removal

Permanent electrostatic filters for heating and air conditioning systems are superior at allergen removal and they do not impede air flow in your system as long as they are cleaned regularly. Many self-contained air cleaners use electrostatic filtration to clean allergy causing particles from the air, and permanent air conditioner filters for your heating and air conditioning system work the same way. The result is cleaner air and an efficient AC system.

Keep Your AC System Running Efficiently

A clean air filter is the key to keeping your air conditioning system running efficiently, and with washable, reusable filters, you do not have buy replacements. Just take out the filter regularly and hose it off outside or in your shower and allow it to drip dry before replacing. It's easy, efficient, and environmentally friendly.