Tips on Comparing Air Filters

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Posted by angga | Posted in General | Posted on 10-12-2011

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Having air filters in our home is now become a mandatory thing except if we are living in the mountainous area with zero pollution. Nowadays, there are so many air filters available in the market and choosing one that is cost and energy effective can be quite hard. Of course, we have to make a comparison between the air filters to find one suit our need and give us the best performance. The first thing we have to consider is the performance of the air filters. The performance affects the effectiveness of the air filters to remove the unwanted particles from the air. When we want to compare its performance, then compare the test on the dust and particle removal efficiency. Make sure to check the comparison on high-low performance.

The second thing we have to do when we areĀ comparing air filters is the noise. Of course, we want to get the most silent air filters. Most air filters are so silent in the low speed, so we have to compare it on the high speed and choose one that serves lower noise than the others. Noise becomes an important factor when we want to put the air filters on the bedroom. Third, make sure to compare the cost. The price in the market is varied and depends on many things like brands, type and year. One thing for sure, we have to consider about the maintenance and filter replacement cost. The cost is varied from $30-$200 for replacement and about $30-$150 on electricity, so make sure to choose one with energy saving feature. Read the rest of this entry »