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Jim Gates, CAFS is the brand manager for Quality Filters, Inc. (http://qualityfilters.com), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality home and commercial air filters. The company’s products are available online at BuyFilters.com (http://buyfilters.com).
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Understanding the Purpose of Air Filters
Have you ever wondered why air conditioner filters are necessary? If you have a central HVAC unit in your home or office, you know that you’re supposed to change the filter regularly and you’re probably aware that using a high quality filter is recommended. However, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t know why those things really matter.
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Effective Allergen Control Strategies
When considering effective ways to ensure a clean and safe work environment, indoor air pollution is an important situation. Office spaces are often cramped, and public places are ideal environments for bacteria and allergens to take hold. One effective method of combating airbo e particles and dust is to purchase and install high quality air filters for your office, and make sure to change them out on a regular basis. Health Benefits of High Quality Air Conditioner Filtersr
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How Air Filters Can Help Reduce Asthma and Allergy Triggers
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 1 in 4 Americans suffer from asthma or the effects of allergies. Eliminating or reducing household triggers is essential to minimizing exposure to dangerous airbo e pollutants. Whether it is asthma, seasonal allergies or indoor allergies, one of the most simple and cost effective methods of reducing molecular and particulate triggers is to purchase and implement the use of high quality air filters.
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How Do Air Filters Trap Pollutants?
Excessive air pollutants in the home or workplace can create a hazardous environment and harm the health of everyone exposed to the pollutants. A high quality air filter is the best weapon against air pollutants as it traps the offending particles deep within the filter, removing them from the air we breathe. The effectiveness of the air filter at trapping pollutants depends on several different factors, including the kinds of pollutants present and the type of air filter purchased.
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How Does Carbon Help In An Air Filter?
Are you wondering if it’s important to use air conditioner filters that contain activated carbon? The addition of carbon can be a very important part of the manufacturing process for air filters. Adding carbon to the filter materials increases the adsorption properties of the air filter, allowing more air pollutants to be removed from the air. Activated carbon is one of the most adsorbent materials available for residential and commercial air filters. About Activated Carbon Air Conditioner Filtersr
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Breathe Easy At Night: Indoor Air Quality and Sleep
The relationship between indoor air quality and sleep is a complex one. While we are sleeping at night, our body is recharging and restoring itself, providing us with energy to face the next day. Good, solid sleep is necessary to this process and poor air quality in an indoor sleeping area can disrupt sleep in a number of different ways. Overcoming Three Indoor Air Quality Problems that Impact Sleep 1. Sleep Interruptions
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What Makes A Pleated Filter Better?
There are two main types of air filters on the market today for use in residential and commercial buildings: panel air filters and pleated air filters. Many homeowners and building managers choose to purchase panel air filters based on the price of the filter without thoroughly examining whether purchasing a pleated air filter would be more beneficial. There are a number of benefits to purchasing a pleated air filter over purchasing a panel air filter. Many people believe that these added benefits are well worth the additional cost. Three Benefits of Pleated Air Filters
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Three Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment
A national survey conducted by the American Lung Association in May of 1999 (http://www.aerias.org/desktopdefault.aspx?tabindex=3&tabid=79) estimated that most Americans spend around 65% of their time in their homes, making indoor air quality a significant consideration for their health and well-being. The air inside of a home can be between 2 and 100 times worse for your health than the air outside, mainly due to a build-up of air pollutants in the indoor air. Three Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
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Using Cheap Air Filters: What’s The Worst That Could Happen?
Cheap air filters often sound like a good idea to cash strapped consumers worried about the costs of home of office upkeep, but using cheap replacement filters in your air conditioner isn’t a good way to save money. As a matter of fact, doing so can result in a wide variety of other problems that could end up costing the homeowner or business owner more than the price of replacing high quality filters. Problems with Using Cheap Filtersr
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Home Maintenance Tips for Allergy Symptom Prevention
The maintenance and cleaning of your home plays a very important role in preventing allergy symptoms. Allowing the build-up of dust and other pollutants in the home can aggravate allergy symptoms and make the suffering worse for all involved. Important Tips to Prevent Allergy Symptoms Following some simple home maintenance tips for allergy symptom prevention will decrease exposure to allergens and help make your home environment a more comfortable place to live. 1. Vacuum Regularly
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Four Easy Ways to Conserve Energy At Home
There are many benefits to conserving energy, and everyone should do their part to conserve energy where they can. Conserving energy at home is good for the planet and can dramatically lower the costs of utilities and expenses. Four Ideas for Home Energy Conservation Here are four easy ways to conserve energy at home simply by changing your habits or making minor repairs. 1. Fix Drafty Areas of the Home
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Air Filters: Price Versus Quality
There are a number of different types of air filters on the market today, each one differing in price and quality. Some people believe that basing purchase decisions on the price of the air filter is the right way to make their choice while other people believe that the quality of the air filter is much more important than the price. Although the short-term savings of using cheaper air filters may be significant, over the long term more money may be saved by investing in higher quality filters. Filter Comparisonsr
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