Help Minimize Air Contaminants with an Air Filtration System

EPA studies discovered that pollutant levels indoors are often up to five times higher than outside, making an effective air filtration system an excellent tool when attempting to decrease contamination levels. Wyant Heating & Air offers top-of-the-line filtration systems capable of attracting and trapping particulates like:

• Dust, hair and soot
• Pet dander
• Allergens like pollen
• Mold and mildew spores
• Viruses and bacteria
• Smoke and odor particles
• Volatile Organic Compounds such as synthetic cleaners

Local industries and potential health problems can help determine which pollutants you’d benefit most from filtering out of your indoor air. For instance, a person with serious allergies should make getting rid of pollen or animal dander the primary goal. Our indoor air quality services in [siteinfo field=”msa”] are tailored to help you understand what particulate matter you’re struggling with.

HEPA Filters

Many air filtration systems use what’s known as a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. Bear in mind that multiple filters are manufactured similarly and advertised as “HEPA-type” filters despite not offering the same level of effectiveness. You should try to find “True” or “Absolute” HEPA filters approved by air quality groups.

With a highly dense network of extremely small fibers, HEPA filters capture airborne particles while they float past. A few designs will employ additional layers of filtration to prevent the central fiber layer from becoming clogged with larger particles like hair and lint. One type, known as an activated carbon filter, uses highly absorbent carbon pores to trap particles.

One trade-off with HEPA filters is that the compact fibers can reduce airflow, which will sometimes force your HVAC system to run longer to maintain your preferred temperatures. We can offer tailored advice on whether you’d benefit from HEPA-level filtration.