The Best Furnace Filters For Allergies And How To Choose The Right One For Your Furnace
Is Your Furnace Filter Stopping The Flow Of Allergens Through Your Home?
Whether it’s pollen or pet dander, allergies are very common. Sniffly noses. Dry itchy eyes. Skin irritation. Allergies are no fun and affect your quality of life. If you suffer from allergies, you know that reducing the allergens floating in the air is a simple but effective way of breathing more easily. That’s why choosing the right furnace filter is so important.
How Do Furnace Filters Help Reduce Airborne Allergens?
A furnace filter acts like a net. The filter is positioned between your furnace and the ductwork that carries air through your home. Its role is to trap and store allergens like pollen, pet hair, mould spores and dust, preventing them from travelling through your home and flaring up your allergy symptoms. To keep airborne allergens in your home under control you can:
Schedule regular duct cleaning services to prevent allergens from gathering and being blown around when you turn on the heat or cooling.
Change your furnace filter regularly during periods of high furnace use and during allergy season when trees are budding or pets are shedding.
Choose the best furnace filter for your allergy needs.
This last option shouldn’t be overlooked. Choosing the best furnace filter for your needs is a smart and simple way to reduce household allergens and enjoy better air quality.
Which Furnace Filters Are Best When You Have Allergies?
You might be surprised to know that British Empire Fuels uses a high-quality, generic furnace filter, but we know a thing or two about furnace filters. A brand name isn’t what makes a filter the best one for reducing allergies. With 60 years in the heating and cooling business, we know that the most important furnace filter features for allergy reduction are: Fit, Filter and Flow—not brand name.
Fit
If your filter isn’t the right size, it cannot effectively filter the air flowing through it. If the filter is too small, everything from pet hair to pollen is being pushed past or around the filter, through your ducts and into the air you breathe.
Filter
Every furnace filter has an MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating that tells you how well the filter traps particles. The higher the rating, the more particles the filter can trap. If you or your family members have asthma or allergies, you will want to remove as many irritants from the air as possible and may benefit from a filter with a higher MERV rating.
Flow
Higher MERV-rated or HEPA filters can restrict airflow. That means your furnace has to work harder to push the air through the filter and around your home. If you choose a filter that restricts airflow too much, you can put strain on your furnace, reducing its efficiency and potentially overworking the motor. Knowing your furnace's capacity before choosing a filter is a must.
The better your furnace filter fits and filters, the more success you will have managing your allergies at home.
Let British Empire Fuels Help You Choose The Best Furnace Filter For Allergies
Instead of spending your hard-earned money on fancy filters that aren’t the best fit for your allergy needs, talk to an HVAC expert at British Empire Fuels. We can assess your furnace and get you a filter that
Fits properly
Traps more allergens, and
Doesn’t restrict airflow or compromise the efficiency of your furnace.
We keep your filter data in your customer profile, so replacing your furnace filters is a hassle-free experience every time.