Focus on Filtration: A Guide to Furnace and AC Filters

FOCUS ON FILTRATION A GUIDE TO FURNACE AND AC FILTERS FILTER FUNCTION CLEAN INDOOR AIR KEEP DUST OUT IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF HVAC EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTION 2-5 times more pollution indoors than outdoors Humans breathe an average of 1.12 billion dust particles per day 5-15% lower heating costs with regular cleaning SELECTING A STYLE DISPOSABLE MEDIA Costs $5-15 Costs $40 Lasts 30-90 days Lasts 6-12 months Less Efficient/Unsustainable High Efficiency/More Sustainable TYPES FIBERGLASS ODOR-RELIEF PLEATED Only catch large dust particles Control odors Best value. 97% from pets, mold, and smoking rate of capture for allergens. 2"-4" thickness available TIP! Look for MERV rating on filter packaging to evaluate efficiency 1-12 HIGHER RATING = BETTER EFFICIENCY KEEPING UP ON CARE CHECK FILTERS REPLACE FILTERS • 1x each month when • When recommended by a professional • As directed on packaging • Under warranty if applicable system is in use • 1x every 3 months during offseason • Before starting to use HVAC equipment for the season CHANGE/CLEAN FILTERS SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE • When they appear dirty • At least 1x every 3 months • 2x per year • Fall - Furnace • Spring - Air conditioner INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ESIES SERVICES Since 1949 www.estesairatlanta.com Sources: http://www.ehow.com/about_4705362_types-furnace-filters.html http://tle.howstuffworks.com/home/clean-furnace-filter.htm http://www.chow.com/info_7856076_washable-furnace-filters-good.html http://turnacefiltercare.com/residential/hepa/ http://furnacefiltercare.com/ http://www.columblan.com/news/2011/aug/25/replace-furnace-filters-for-efficiency-and-comfort/ FOCUS ON FILTRATION A GUIDE TO FURNACE AND AC FILTERS FILTER FUNCTION CLEAN INDOOR AIR KEEP DUST OUT IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF HVAC EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTION 2-5 times more pollution indoors than outdoors Humans breathe an average of 1.12 billion dust particles per day 5-15% lower heating costs with regular cleaning SELECTING A STYLE DISPOSABLE MEDIA Costs $5-15 Costs $40 Lasts 30-90 days Lasts 6-12 months Less Efficient/Unsustainable High Efficiency/More Sustainable TYPES FIBERGLASS ODOR-RELIEF PLEATED Only catch large dust particles Control odors Best value. 97% from pets, mold, and smoking rate of capture for allergens. 2"-4" thickness available TIP! Look for MERV rating on filter packaging to evaluate efficiency 1-12 HIGHER RATING = BETTER EFFICIENCY KEEPING UP ON CARE CHECK FILTERS REPLACE FILTERS • 1x each month when • When recommended by a professional • As directed on packaging • Under warranty if applicable system is in use • 1x every 3 months during offseason • Before starting to use HVAC equipment for the season CHANGE/CLEAN FILTERS SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE • When they appear dirty • At least 1x every 3 months • 2x per year • Fall - Furnace • Spring - Air conditioner INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ESIES SERVICES Since 1949 www.estesairatlanta.com Sources: http://www.ehow.com/about_4705362_types-furnace-filters.html http://tle.howstuffworks.com/home/clean-furnace-filter.htm http://www.chow.com/info_7856076_washable-furnace-filters-good.html http://turnacefiltercare.com/residential/hepa/ http://furnacefiltercare.com/ http://www.columblan.com/news/2011/aug/25/replace-furnace-filters-for-efficiency-and-comfort/