HEPA Whole House Air Filters

HEPA filters can remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers (µm) in diameter. Particles of this size are the most difficult to filter and are thus considered the most penetrating particle size (MPPS). Particles that are larger or smaller are filtered with even higher efficiency.

HEPA filters are composed of a mat of randomly arranged fibers. Key metrics affecting function are fiber density and diameter, and filter thickness. The air space between HEPA filter fibers is much greater than 0.3 μm.

The common assumption that a HEPA filter acts like a sieve where particles smaller than the largest opening can pass through is incorrect. Just as for membrane filters, particles so large that they are as wide as the largest opening or distance between fibers cannot pass in between them at all. But HEPA filters are designed to target much smaller pollutants and particles are mainly trapped (they stick to a fiber).

Four key ways to improve your home's indoor air quality:

1. Identify sources of indoor air pollution. Awareness and information are the keys to better understanding indoor air quality. Eliminating smoking indoors, cleaning regularly and maintaining your HVAC equipment properly are good first steps to removing contaminants in your home.

2. Provide adequate ventilation.Start by removing contaminants with a quiet bathroom fan and a ducted kitchen range hood. Next, dilute contaminants to an acceptable level with a whole-house continuous ventilation system (Air Exchanger). Rapidly eliminating contaminants at the source lessens the possibility of dissipation throughout your home. A constant exchange of stale air with fresh air provides a more healthy, comfortable home. Broan offers a broad range of solutions that will suit your whole-house needs.

3. Filter incoming outside air with a whole-house air cleaning system. Using a filtration system in your home will lower the concentration of dust, pollen and other particulates from indoor air. Proper filter maintenance is important to sustain performance.

4. Control indoor humidity. While humidity is not a pollutant, it can create a range of problems, from health concerns to structural problems. Maintain indoor relative humidity between 40 to 60 percent to minimize mold, mildew and other possible hazards.

If you are looking for a professional Wayne County indoor air quality contractor please call us today at (734) 284-9601 or complete our online request form.