Why Choose Electrostatic Furnace Filters?

The furnace filters and air conditioning filters you choose can make a huge difference in your quality of life. While electrostatic furnace filters and electrostatic air conditioning filter options are more expensive than cheap replaceable filters at first glance, the benefits they provide are more than worth it in the long run. Even better, because they’re permanent, you don’t have to keep replacing them every month or every three months, so the higher cost eventually evens out. Choosing the right electrostatic furnace filters is an important step in improving indoor air quality

The Electrostatic Difference

The fact is that most disposable air filters for your furnace and air conditioner are designed to protect the machine, not your health. They’ll trap larger dust particles that could damage the internal workings, but aren’t really designed to trap microscopic pollen, pet dander and other tiny particles that cause problems for people with allergies and asthma. They use “mechanical” means to trap those particles – that is, they only trap things that are too big to pass through the holes in the filter. Electrostatic furnace filters, on the other hand, use a static electricity charge to trap and hold smaller particles of dust and contaminants in the air, which means your air is cleaner and easier on your lungs.

Who Should Choose Electrostatic Furnace Filters?

When you switch from disposable fiberglass or pleated paper filters, everyone in your family benefits, but it’s more important to choose high efficiency electrostatic air filters if someone in your family has allergies, asthma or respiratory problems. You’ll also be happier with electrostatic furnace filters if anyone in your family smokes or if you own pets.  An electrostatic air conditioner filter and furnace filter will make a big difference in the amount of dust, dander, pollen and mold spores floating in the air and settling on furniture and carpeting.

Keep in mind that the electrostatic furnace filters will be more effective if you also invest in a high-efficiency vacuum cleaner and wash or vacuum the filter every month.

You’ll find some of the best high efficiency electrostatic furnace filters at online supplier RiteAir.  We offer a selection of customizable electrostatic filters to replace any size disposable furnace or air conditioner filter. Do your family a favor and swap out your disposable air filters for electrostatic filters today.