AIR FILTERS & PURIFIERS FOR YOUR SAN ANTONIO, TX HOME

Do You Need Air Purification Services?

One of the best solutions for increasing air ventilation and cleaning your air properly is by installing an air purifier. An integrated air purifier is a filtration system that can be placed right in your existing HVAC system. Depending on the type of filter you choose, an air purifier can catch large particles such as pet hair and dust, or purify the air of tiny bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and smoke. Overall, an air purification system can offer incredible benefits for you and your family including:

• Easy breathing: Poor air quality can cause or worsen respiratory illnesses as well as aggravate allergies. Cleaner air can reverse or improve these symptoms over time.
• Less severe headaches: There may be certain dangerous particles flowing through your air that you can’t see or touch that can cause headaches, migraines, or dizziness.
• Clear skin: Air quality and humidity levels can have an enormous impact on our skin, as it often is a reflection of what is going on inside our bodies.
• Less frequent or severe illnesses: It has been proven that indoor air quality and temperature can make an enormous difference in health and well-being. Further, if your air purifier can filter out pathogens, you will significantly reduce your intake of bacteria and viruses that make you sick.
• Less stress and anxiety: Knowing that your indoor air quality is optimal and knowing you can rely on routine services from bluefrog to keep your indoor air quality at those ideal levels, can bring you peace of mind. You can rest assured that you and your family are breathing healthy air.
• Minimal cleanup: If you have poor ventilation or airflow in your home, you may notice that you have to dust more often, vacuum up pet hair and dander regularly, and even scrub mildew or mold frequently.
• Odor reduction: Purified and well-circulated air will reduce bad odors in your home without the use of harmful chemical sprays, perfumes, or cleaners.

Best Types of Air Purifiers & Filters

The best types of air purifiers for your home will depend on many different factors, which is precisely why our bluefrog team will always provide an evaluation of your San Antonio, TX home and a consultation with you and your family. We understand that your air purification and ventilation needs will never be accommodated with a one-size-fits-all approach. We need to consider the size of your home, the layout of your rooms, the HVAC system you already have installed if any, the types and levels of pollutants in your air, your preferences and your budget. Once we have discussed your air quality needs and goals thoroughly, our expert technicians will be able to advise the installation of any of these common air purification systems:

• Portable: These systems are ideal for apartments or rooms. They function as a small unit that takes the air from your room and pushes it through a filter or multiple filters before delivering the air back into the room. They can be plugged in anywhere, and typically can be controlled with a dial or remote.
• Return Air: If you already have or desire to install a forced-air HVAC system, you will be able to place a return air purifier into your system. The HVAC system will bring fresh air in, push it through the air filter towards the furnace, and then deliver it into your home.
• Supply Air: These types of air purifiers are also installed in a forced-air HVAC system, except the filters are installed after the air has already been heated and cooled by the furnace.

In any of these systems, it is important to choose filters that accomplish your air quality goals and that fit into your ideal maintenance schedule. There are different filter options available, each branded by a specific, tested MERV rating that certifies how well it cleans the air. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers created this rating system of numbers 1-16 corresponding to the efficiency of the air filters. The least recommended and least efficient filters will have the lowest numbers while the most recommended and most efficient filters will have higher numbers. Naturally, the best type of filter for your home will depend on what kinds of pollutants and what levels of pollutants you are attempting to pull out of your air.

In terms of maintenance, some filters need to be changed every few months, while others only need to be changed every year. Considering how often you are willing to change a filter and how much you are willing to spend on filters is important. If necessary changes are not performed regularly, then your indoor air will not be cleaned properly and you very well may push built-up contaminants back into your home. Our bluefrog technicians can provide all the interior air quality services you need to maintain your air purifier and air ventilation. We will perform your filter changes, but also inspect your system for any problems, clean and lubricate all the parts, clean the ductwork and vents, and make any necessary minor repairs. We can also re-evaluate your indoor air quality at any time in order to ensure your air purifier is working at optimal levels.

There are a few types of common air filters in San Antonio, TX to pick from. Our qualified and trained technicians can advise you on which one would be beneficial for you:

• Washable Filters: These types of filters rely on the electrostatic charge to pull in dirt and debris. They have a MERV rating of 1-4 and they are widely regarded as inefficient since they can only trap large particles. That said, they are a more economical option than other types of filters since they can last up to five years; however, they must be cleaned quite frequently and the process involves being incredibly cautious and patient.
• Disposable Fiberglass Filters: Fiberglass filters trap larger particles in their spun glass fibers. Similar to washable filters, they hold a MERV rating of 1-4 because they cannot catch small particles. They are one of the most affordable options since each filter is inexpensive, however, they must be changed very frequently at a rate of once per month.
• Disposable Pleated Filters: Pleated filters feature woven cotton or polyester fibers in many folds. They catch particles within these pleats effectively, reflected in their MERV rating of 5-13. Pleated filters need to be changed about once every three months.
• HEPA Filters: HEPA stands for a high-efficiency particulate air filter. They feature many layers of pleats made up of paper or polyester fabric. They are the most effective filters for purifying and sanitizing air, carrying a MERV rating of 14-16. Although they are expensive, they only need to be replaced every half year or a year.

Contact us today for more information on our air filtration and purification products for your home in San Antonio, TX.