Air Filter Differences and Their Efficiency

Failure to properly maintain your residential or commercial heating and air conditioning unit can result in expensive repairs or even the need for replacement. We offer air conditioning repair or installation and heating repair or installation services in Katy, TX, West Houston and surrounding areas. We can assist you with proper maintenance of your unit or install a new one for you.

Air filters are necessary in your heating and air conditioning unit to filter dust and other small particles so that they do not re-circulate into your home. Air filters must be changed and the cooling coil in your unit pulled and cleaned on a regular basis. Failure to perform this maintenance can result in expensive air conditioning repair or installation and heating repair or installation. There are many different types of air filters that are available.

The two most commonly used disposable filters are fiberglass and polyester. These are inexpensive but must be replaced more often than better quality filters. Both of these types should be replaced every one to two months.

HEPA filters must generally be installed by a technician. HEPA filters are a cartridge type filter that removes up to 98% of airborne particles from your home. They are more expensive than the disposable filters; however, they only need to be replaced every six to twelve months.

There are other types of filters available, all with different efficiencies and life spans. For those in the Katy, TX, West Houston and surrounding areas, contact your local HVAC company to repair or maintain your unit. In order to maintain the cleanest air possible in your home or office, regular maintenance is very important.

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