There are many pollutants and allergens in the air today that can trigger breathing issues like asthma or wheezing. To maintain a high level of indoor air quality in your home, consider buying an electronic air cleaner, or EAC. These cleaners are efficient at filtering impurities and irritants from the air, and are installed as part of your HVAC system. Electronic air cleaners work by using electricity to attract particles. In other words, it works like a much more powerful version of static cling on your clothes.
The experts at Galmiche & Sons Heating & Cooling in St. Louis can assist you with learning more about electronic air cleaners or getting one installed at your home. Contact our heating & air conditioning experts today at 314-993-1110 or schedule an appointment for a consultation online.
How an Electronic Air Cleaner Works
Regular air filters in your HVAC system work by straining particles in the air and trapping them in the filter. The size of the filter openings limits what size of particle can get through, allowing tinier particles to pass through and back into your home.
An electronic air cleaner works by using a transformer, which applies power to the airflow. This creates a positive charge to particles so that on the receiving end, particles are captured by collecting plates or negatively charged media. It is essentially a specialized static-cling machine that captures any and everything coming through.
Improve Your Home’s Air Quality with an EAC
Since electronic air cleaners use electricity instead of straining particles, they trap particles of all size-including microscopic ones like bacteria and viruses. The cleaners can also remove mold spores, tobacco smoke, pollen, pet dander, and dust. No other filter is able to clean the air as efficiently and effectively as an electronic air cleaner, thus providing the cleanest air possible for your home.
Improve Your Family’s Health
Because electronic air cleaners trap any and all particles, having one installed in your home can improve the overall health in your household. If anyone in your household has environmental sensitivities or asthma, or if there is a smoker, they can benefit from the cleaning powers and breathe easier. Even if your only goal is to lessen cooking odors or pet dander, electronic air cleaners can easily help.
Electronic Air Cleaners are Easy to Maintain
After your electronic air cleaner has been installed by a licensed professional, it requires very little maintenance to function. The only maintenance needed is to clean or replace the filter as needed. For example, one type of cleaner uses disposable filters to collect all the particles, which require replacement every six months. The other type has “collector cells” which need to be removed and hand cleaned in a sink or tossed in the dishwasher.
Contact Us to Learn More About the Benefits of Electronic Air Cleaners
If you have additional questions about how an electronic air cleaner can improve indoor air quality in your home in the St. Louis area, we are here to help you with all of your needs. You can reach out to us by calling 314-993-1110 or by contacting us online to schedule an appointment with our certified heating & air conditioning specialists.
