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Whole Home Air Filtration System

An air purifier can effectively filter indoor air in a single room. But it is not enough if you aim to filter the indoor air in your whole house. Buying a larger purifier unit will not effectively clean up your in-house air. Instead, it would be best to consider installing a whole-home air filtration system.

Air purifiers are great at filtering out particulates in the air. Still, they don’t do anything to remove other contaminants like chemicals or gases. That’s where a whole-home air filtration system comes in. These systems are designed to filter out various airborne pollutants, including particulates and gases.

There are a few different types of whole-home air filtration systems on the market, so it’s essential to do your research to find the one that best fits your needs. For example, some systems use activated carbon filters to remove contaminants from the air. In contrast, others use ultraviolet light to kill bacteria and viruses. Regardless of which type of system you choose, ensure it is rated for the specific airborne contaminants you try to remove.

Installing a whole-home air filtration system is a big project, so it’s important to hire a qualified professional to do the job. Get multiple quotes from different contractors before making your final decision. Once the system is installed, have it serviced regularly to ensure it works properly.

What Is a Whole Home Air Filtration System?

A whole-home air filtration system is not a single portable unit you can put anywhere in a house. Instead, it is a system installation integrated with your house’s HVAC system. This unified system will purify the air that circulates in your home. But, at the same time, it is also being cooled or heated.

Do You Need It?

A whole-house air filtration system can be beneficial for people with allergies or respiratory problems. However, remember that installing a purifier in your HVAC system is not the only way to get clean indoor air. There are cheaper and more effective ways to do so, such as:

  1. Planting trees around the house to neutralize pollution
  2. Avoid using chemicals to clean your home
  3. Clean your home regularly, including vacuuming the whole floor
  4. Open your windows for at least a short time every day to allow for natural air circulation
  5. Do not smoke indoors
  6. Install a ventilation hood over your kitchen stove and turn it on every time you are cooking
  7. Change the filters of your AC and clean the unit regularly

It might be useless to have a whole-home air cleaner system if you neglect other measures to keep your indoor air clean. Your air purifier would have to work extra hard to provide clean air for your house.

Pros and Cons

Like any other kind of system, a whole-home air filtration system has advantages and disadvantages to consider when you make your decision. Here they are:

Advantages

  • The machine can run all day, every day, without overheating as the portable units do.
  • It effectively covers the whole house.
  • It doesn’t take up much space in your home.
  • Creates no noise while operating.
  • More efficient as it works in integration with your HVAC system.
  • Easier maintenance.

Disadvantages

  • The initial cost is higher.
  • The performance of the system may vary from home to home.
  • It is difficult to determine which whole-home air filtration system is best for your house.
  • Air filtration will not work if your HVAC system is off, which can be problematic if you need your air purified when you are not heating or cooling your home.
  • You might have a higher electricity bill if you run the system 24/7.

Since installing a whole-house air filtration system is not cheap, you might need to consider whether you want to have it or not. And if you are sure you need to have one, make sure to have only a licensed professional install it for you. Then, ask what air filtration system would work best for you and determine how to perform the maintenance.

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ECM Air Conditioning, with its headquarters located in Boynton Beach, FL, provides air conditioning services within Palm Beach County, Broward County, Martin County, and St. Lucie County. If you’re looking to have a new HVAC system installed, we’re on-call and ready to assist you. So if you’re in need of an HVAC installation, don’t hesitate to contact us today to schedule an inspection! Our HVAC installation experts will check your ductwork, measure, check wire sizes, and more before making recommendations to ensure maximum efficiency and comfort. Call us at 561-295-1763 or contact our HVAC installation team online by clicking here.

 

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