How Fresh Is Your Home's Indoor Air?
People don't often think about the air they breathe indoors. Maybe they should.
It's the little things
The average person takes between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths a day, while likely spending as much as 90% of their time indoors. But the inside air quality inside can be worse than outdoors. And tiny particles—things like pet dander, dust, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, viruses, exhaust and more—can be inhaled and then absorbed into the bloodstream.
The quality of your indoor air matters
Comfort is about more than temperature. It’s also about the air itself. Fresher air helps make your home and family feel more comfortable. Fortunately, enjoying better air can be as simple changing your HVAC’s air filter.
How air filters work
The material used to make air filters is designed to capture tiny air particles within them, but they’re not all the same. Choose a premium air filter that effectively traps the smallest particles while letting cleaner air flow through (i.e., MPR vs MERV). These types of filters improve your indoor air quality while helping protect your HVAC system.
Choosing the right air filter for you
There are a variety of filters available and no two homes are alike. Many things such as pets, allergens and even the climate where you live can impact your selection. Technology can also be a factor because today's air filters can be smart, too, and equipped with sensor technology that monitors the air flow and usage of your HVAC system to track the life of your filter.
There's much to consider when selecting an air filter, so the experts at Filtrete brand filters have provided a free guide to help you find the best filter for you.
