Benefits of Electrostatic AC Filters

As air quality professionals, we are often asked about factors affecting indoor air quality, and particularly, about the benefits of installing an electrostatic air filter in HVAC systems. Many HVAC professionals are strong advocates of electrostatic AC filters for a number of important reasons. Here’s a brief summary of the benefits of electrostatic AC filters for your air conditioner or HVAC system.

Save Energy and Money

Any HVAC service professional will tell you that dirt is the #1 cause of failures in residential and commercial AC systems. Cheap, replaceable filters allow more dust and dirt to collect on the AC coils, which greatly reduces the system’s operating efficiency. Using an electrostatic air filter will keep your system cleaner, reducing the energy it uses and the money you spend on it. You’ll also save money on HVAC repairs and eliminate the cost of replacement filters for the life of your system.

Reduce Housekeeping

Hate housekeeping? You’ll love your electrostatic air filter. A more efficient filter will trap more dust so less dust lands on your furniture, carpets and curtains. You’ll spend less time dusting and vacuuming and more time enjoying your home.

Improve Your Crunchy Homeowner Credentials

Electrostatic AC filters are permanent filters that last for the lifetime of your HVAC unit. Instead of throwing out a used AC filter every month or so – and adding to the overflowing landfills—you just remove, clean it and reinstall it. It’s the ultimate in reduce, reuse, recycle.

Allergy Relief

Finally, and most importantly, electrostatic AC filters significantly improve your indoor air quality. If you or anyone in your family suffers from asthma, allergy or respiratory symptoms, they’ll probably breathe far easier with an electrostatic air filter installed because these filters do a much better job of controlling the spread of dust, pollen, animal dander and mold spores.

You’ll find a great selection of electrostatic AC filters available through online sources, such as RiteAir. We specialize in permanent replacement filters for furnaces, air conditioners and HVAC systems, and offer a wide selection of permanent electrostatic AC filters to fit most brands and models of home and commercial air filters.