Nowadays, air conditioners are very popular as they help us to cleanse the air in our houses. With air conditioner filters it is possible to keep the air conditioner's elements clean. However, they have many advantages and disadvantages.
Many types of air filters are available nowadays, and they have their own peculiarities. We can re-use some of them, but the others need to be thrown away and replaced. So, the range of such filters starts with the most inexpensive but least efficient conventional fiberglass throwaway filters, and ends with electronic filters, with many types in between. But we need to look at them in more detail:
Standard / Conventional Air Filters
Such filters have cardboard frames and are made out of spun fiberglass. It is important to change them every month. They can only remove and block about 10% of pollutants in the air. They are cheap, but not as efficient as other filters. That’s why, the regular replacement may cost you more in the end.
Pleated Air Filters
Being made from folded material, these filters cover a large surface area than your conventional filters above. Beside, they can also remove a greater number of particles than the standard filter - that being 35-40% of pollutants in the air. You will need to replace these air filters every three months.
Electrostatic Air Filters
Being more complicated, these filters can remove 90% of the pollutants in the air coming through the air conditioner. And they work through a filter media with an electronic charge that actually attracts the pollutants. They can either have a built-in charge, or are charged from the air that is moving through the unit. You will need to replace them about every three months.
Electronic Air Filters
Electronic air filters function very similarly to the electrostatic air filters. But the main their advantage is their ability to remove 95% of the contaminants in the air. That's why, they are especially great for people who suffer with allergies. This makes them the second most effective unit, although they can be quite pricey. Moreover, many electronic units can be re-used and do not need to be replaced.
HEPA Air Filters
HEPA filter stands for "High Efficiency Particulate Arresting" filter and can trap contaminants that are the width of a human hair. They are able to remove 99.97% of the contaminants in the air, meaning that it is highly efficient and ideal for people who suffer with allergies and who want the cleanest air.
Specialized Air Filters
These filters are made for specific purposes - such as removing or preventing odor in the air.
You see how it is important to have an air conditioner in your home. So, when choosing an air filter for your conditioner you need to see what suits your budget and needs. You have to be sure that your air conditioner is properly designed to suit your air filter of choice.
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