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Indoor Air Quality

The Importance Of Filtration In Our Daily Lives

The importance of high-quality,effective air filtration reached new heights recently when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Tokyo was diverted to Seattle due to a faulty air filter.

Here’s Why (and When) More Expensive Air Filters Are Worth It

It's easy to wonder why certain air filters are so expensive.

5 Little-Known Ways That Dirty Air Filters Can Ruin Your Life

Changing your home's air filters is a simple, five-minute, dirt-cheap task.

 

10 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

You may be surprised at how many toxins there are in what appears to be a clean, healthy home.

Indoor Air Pollution

Now you can breathe deeply – everything you need to know about indoor air pollution is here!

Can You Be Allergic to Air Conditioning?

As the temperature soars in the summer months, there comes a time when you need to turn on the air conditioning.

 

Air Filters vs. Air Purifiers

We all like to think that the quality of the air inside our homes is clean and healthy, but more often than not the truth couldn't be more different.

Smoking and Indoor Air Quality

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a major air pollutant. It is also one of the most dangerous of all.

Fiberglass vs Pleated Air Filters

When it comes to choosing an air filter, having several options to choose from can make the decision more overwhelming than anticipated.

 

Air Filter Sizing

How to Measure Your Air Filter

With all the different air filter sizes available, it can be daunting to find the right one for your unit.

The furnace filter “size issue”

Just the thought of replacing a furnace filter can be headache-inducing, but we’re here to ease your pain.

 

Air Filter Ratings

What's the Difference Between MERV, MPR, and FPR?

MERV. MPR. FPR. Just 10 little letters can make a simple filter shopping experience seem more difficult than it should be.

All about MERV ratings

Every furnace filter has a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating, which measures how efficiently the filter captures particles of specific sizes that pass through it as your furnace operates.

 

Air Filter Maintenance

How Often Do I REALLY Need to Change My Air Filter?

Replacing the filter in your air conditioning and/or heating system regularly keeps your appliances working properly and your energy bills low.

Which Air filter to Choose

Selecting the right filter for your Trane, Rheem or other AC unit or furnace can reduce electric bills by as much as 15% and improve air quality within your home.

Step-By-Step Instructions For Replacing Your Air Filter

Regularly replacing the air filter in your furnace protects both your health and budget.

 

Can you run your AC without a filter?

While your HVAC unit will run, it should never run without an air filter.

Where are my air filters located?

When it comes time to replace your filter, an easy task can become a source of frustration when you can't seem to find where your air filters are located.

Clogged Furnace Filter Symptoms - What You Need to Know

Does it seem like your furnace isn’t working as well as it used to?

 

Why Does Furnace Filter Thickness Matter?

Like the length and width, thickness is an important part of furnace filter sizing and getting the right fit to optimize performance.

Cities with the Worst (and Best) Air Quality

While lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have brought about a host of issues, there have been several positive outcomes.

Cities That Spend the Most on Utilities

According to data from the Census Bureau, the typical American family spends about $2,850 per year-or about 22 percent of total housing costs-on their utility bills.

 

Cities with the Biggest Decline in Air Pollution

While the recent wildfires in Western states have introduced new concerns about air quality, the United States has made huge strides in the reduction of air pollution in recent decades.

All About Apartment Air Filters

When you live in closed quarters with limited outdoor space the air quality inside can be less than exemplary. How bad can it be?

Indoor Air Quality Testing – Why Is It Important and How Does It Work?

How many times have you used a home air quality test? If you’re like most Americans, you’ve never tested your home air quality - but really should.

 

What MERV Rating Should I Use?

Who knew there were so many options for an everyday air filter? One of the most important considerations is the MERV rating because it signifies filtration efficiency.

How Much is a Filter For a Furnace? 5 Factors That Affect Furnace Filter Prices

Air filter cost isn’t just about who you buy the filter from - there are several considerations that play a role in how much you pay.

What is the Purpose of an Air Filter?

What do air filters do, and how does an air filter work? The idea seems pretty simple, but purifying the air can be a somewhat complex task considering there are 60+ sources of indoor air pollution.

 

How to Buy the Best Air Filters for Your Allergies

While air filters are primarily intended to protect the health of your HVAC equipment, they can play a foundational role in keeping allergens out of the air in your home.

All About Common (and Not So Common) Air Filter Sizes

What air filter size do I need? It’s probably the question we hear the most often, and for good reason.

All About Central Air Filters Why Does My Central Air Have Two Filters?

Let’s say you just moved into a new house 3 months ago, and it is time to change out your air filters.

 

Types of Furnace Filters: A Buyer’s Guide

Replacing an air filter isn’t difficult to do, but choosing one could be.

 

Air Filter Brand Comparisons

Aerostar vs Filterbuy Air Filters

While there are plenty of similarities, the difference matter for having air filters work as they should in your home or business.

Honeywell vs Filterbuy Air Filter Comparison

Keeping the air in your home clean and fresh is a vital key to both personal comfort and overall health.

Filtrete vs Filterbuy Air Filter Comparison

Keeping the air in your home or business clean and fresh is a vital key to both personal comfort and overall health.