Air Cleaners Benefit Pittsboro Homes
An electronic air cleaner is a great piece of equipment that can help you improve the indoor air quality inside of your Pittsboro home. While in some cases the most cost-efficient way to improve the air quality in your home is through ventilation, a lot of the time weather prevents doors and windows from being open. In these circumstances, an air cleaning device is a great option.
If you happen to be in the market for a new electronic air cleaner, there are a number of things you will need to take into consideration before you make your selection.
The easiest way to tell how effective an air cleaning device is at cleaning your home’s air, is to look at it’s MERV rating. The MERV rating determines how efficient an air filter is by the size of the holes in the air filter. The higher that the MERV rating is, the smaller that the filter’s holes will be. The smaller the holes the better the air filter will be at removing dirt, dust, allergens and other pollutants from your home. The MERV rating scale ranges from 1-16 with 16 being the most efficient.
In any case, all Pittsboro electronic air cleaning devices should be able to remove dust, pollen, mold spores, dust mites and bacteria from the air in your home. Also, electronic air cleaners should not allow solid particles that get caught in the devices filter to be released back into your home’s air. The most efficient electronic air cleaners can also remove chemical fumes, gases, cigarette smoke and bad odors.
The following is a list of what a filter is capable of removing from the air based on it’s MERV rating:
MERV 1-4
-Pollen
-Dust mites
-Standing dust
-Spray paint dust
-Carpet fibers
MERV 5-8
-Mold spores
-Hair spray
-Fabric protector
-Cement dust
MERV 9-12
-Humidifier dust
-Lead dust
-Auto emissions
-Milled flour
MERV 13-16
Bacteria
Tobacco smoke
Each higher rated air filter is capable of removing everything that the lower level filters can filter out.
Electronic air cleaning devices usually start out at around $200 per unit. Depending on your budget, you may want to purchase multiple portable air cleaners or consider a whole house purification system to get the most out of your device.
Another thing to consider is how much electricity each device consumes. To save money, look for electronic air cleaners that are energy efficient and do not use large amounts of electricity. Also, check to see if the unit you are thinking about purchasing would create a noise problem. Some air cleaners can be pretty loud and noisy and if you plan on having them in your bedroom at night, you may want a quieter device.
Buying an electronic air cleaner can be a great way to improve upon the indoor air quality of your home. Remember to take these guidelines into consideration when shopping for electronic air cleaners so that you ensure that you make the correct decision. And always contact your Pittsboro HVAC contractor for full details, benefits and options to make sure that you get the best performance possible.
