Media Air Cleaners/Electronic Air Cleaners

To improve indoor air quality (IAQ), the first issue that most people consider is removing particles from the air including skin flakes, dirt, dust, pollen, mold, etc Y Have you ever noticed sunbeams across a room, and within the bright ray noticed the abundance of suspended dust?

Remember, every cubic inch of indoor air passes through your filter several times a day. Particles are in the air that you breathe, they are collecting on your A/C coil, reducing your systems efficiency. Particles are also collecting in your ducts and in your furnace or air handlers electrical components. Dust is dulling your carpets and drapes, staining walls and furniture.

The solution is to pass your indoor air through a quality air filter. The choices are many, but the two basic categories are Media Air Cleaners and Electronic Air Cleaners (EAC). The issue of fit comes into play with air cleaners, and its often space allowance, which determines which is best for your system.

A Media Air Cleaner has deep media pleats which enlarge overall surface area, thus allowing for finer filtration of air. Some benefits include longer periods between media replacement, (often yearly), simplicity of design, and a dramatically higher level of performance compared to the one inch throw-away filters.

Electronic Air Cleaners (EAC = s) use electronic cells to charge dust particles, and provide the best air filtration. EAC = s require regular maintenance to provide optimum performance. We recommend this premium method of air filtration only if you are willing to commit to the maintenance involved.

Ultra-Violet Air Treatment

The very latest in indoor air quality (IAQ) for residential application is the use of ultra-violet (UV) lamps to treat the air. As every cubic inch of air in your home passes through your ducts several times a day, it can pass through UV light. For years, UV technology has been used for water treatment B now its being used to purify indoor air.

There are two types of UV lamps available to the homeowner. One style mounts in the return duct-work. With air traveling through your return duct-work, exposure to the light from a UV light kills airborne bacteria. Return mount UV lights are offered in single bulb and dual bulb models.

The other style of UV lamp mounts above the indoor A/C coil. Moisture in the system due to condensation when cooling can be a breeding ground for bacteria. The coil application model kills bacteria and eliminates the harmful effects that mold can create, including odor and reduction in system efficiency.

Installing a UV air treatment system in combination with a media air cleaner or electronic air cleaner (EAC) provides dramatic improvements in IAQ. Allergy sufferers especially will notice a significant improvement.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have on indoor air quality, including Air Cleaners, Humidifiers and Ultra-Violet lights. Our goal is to educate and provide guidance for your unique situation.