Families regularly using air filters that are quality and properly fitted — and replace them regularly — are more likely to experience the life-changing benefits of healthy air in their healthy home.
By prioritizing air filtration, home owners can protect their home and family from airborne viruses, allergens, and more that can contribute to long-term health concerns.
Benefits of Installing Air Filters
“Indoor air pollution causes an estimated 4.3 million premature deaths each year,” as per BreatheLife2030.org.
With AprilAire Air Filters, users will experience a reduction of:
- Dust and Dust Mites
- Pollen
- Pet Dander
- Mold Spores
- Airborne Viruses
Two Types of Air Filters
When researching the right filters for their home and family, there are two acronyms that residents are sure to come across - MERV and HEPA. These are different rating systems used to showcase how efficiently they filter particles from the air.
MERV Rating
MERV, which stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is a rating commonly used when referencing AprilAire Whole-House Air Purifiers. With MERV-rated air filters, the higher the rating, the more efficient the air filter.
HEPA Rating
HEPA air filters are designed to filter air at an exceptionally high standard
HEPA, which stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filter, is a rating commonly used when referencing AprilAire Room Air Purifiers and other portable units.
HEPA air filters are designed to filter air at an exceptionally high standard, but shouldn’t be used with whole-house air filtration solutions as the increased static pressure created can damage the unit.
Healthy Home Dos & Don’ts
Foster a Healthy Home environment with these tips for using air filters.
Do: Use An AprilAire Room Air Purifier With HEPA Air Filters
Working hard to supplement the current air filtration solutions, AprilAire Room Air Purifiers offer HEPA air filters that fit all the family’s needs.
Don’t: Buy Air Filters That Aren’t Genuine To The System’s Manufacturer
Generic air filters won’t work with the AprilAire Whole-House Air Purifier. Due to their improper fit, they can actually make the indoor air quality worse off.
But when residents opt for genuine AprilAire Air Filters, their Pure Fit Promise guarantees that the filter will fit snugly, producing better, and more efficient cleaning.
Do: Replace The Air Filters As Directed
Replace the AprilAire Air Filter every 6 to 12 months and still experience protection from the worst allergy and asthma triggers and other airborne contaminants.
Don’t: Forget About Ventilation
In addition to air filtration, AprilAire Whole-House Fresh Air Ventilation makes the indoor air less stagnant by allowing airborne contaminants to cycle through the Healthy Home and be captured by using air filters. Without it, dust can settle and impact the long-term health.
Do: Find An AprilAire MERV-Rated Air Filter That Fits The Needs
AprilAire MERV-Rated Air Filters each offer unique, tailored protection. As their partners at the American Lung Association recommend, they only offer filters rated MERV 11 or higher for use in the whole-house units.
To create a healthy home environment one desires, consider using air filters alongside the air filtration solutions. They are designed to help users target common airborne contaminants in the home’s air to better protect the family.
