A central HVAC system is the most convenient way to cool your home or car. A HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) filter is widely used in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to increase their efficacy and durability. The filter protects the HVAC system from dust and airborne particles and therefore, is an essential part of it. These filters are also known to improve the quality of the interior air. HVAC filters provide a physical barrier between the moving parts of the system and the air taken in.
How does it work and why is it necessary?
An HVAC system draws air into it, whether heating or cooling the air, and then forces the air out through a series of ducts. Their main purpose is to provide conditioned air, which is clean and odour-free with controlled temperature and humidity. Be it your car or home, the interior air is always a concoction of human skin particles, microscopic insect droppings, pollen, fabric particles, and other pollutants. As air circulates through the ducts of the HVAC system, these can damage the equipment if the system is left unprotected. The most important purpose of a filter is to protect the HVAC system.
HVAC systems are now more energy efficient than ever before, saving your bills. Moreover, you can easily improve your comfort level by properly maintaining and upgrading your HVAC equipment. It is advisable to invest in washable filters as they can be reused for many years. Make sure you clean them once a month as they are most effective when new and clean. Electrostatic filters are very effective and as air passes through them, a static charge is created which helps to capture both small and large particulates.
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