Adding air purification to your heating and cooling system is a great way to reduce allergens and other unwanted particles in your air, as well as protect the health of your HVAC system. While it is relatively easy to install an air purifier in any HVAC setup, you will want to make sure the air purifier you choose fits your needs and is well designed for your home. There are a few different approaches to home HVAC air purification and your heating & air conditioning service team at Galmiche & Sons can help you find the right air purifier for you.
Choosing Your Air Purification System
In order to maximize how much your new air purifier benefits your home comfort and health, take time when deciding what kind of air purification system to use. The first choice to make is whether you want air filters and purifiers installed in your HVAC system directly, or whether you want to use a stand-alone, portable air purifier instead. There are benefits to both, though a whole-house air purification system does provide overall better protection from particles including mold spores, dust, mites, mildew, bacteria, and more. Portable units, on the other hand, are a lot less expensive and do not require professional installation.
From there, you have a selection of features to choose from. You can boost your air purity with the addition of UV lights that help kill germs. In fact, the top air purifiers can remove up to 99% of germs from your air, greatly reducing the spread of illness. Another option is an air ionizer, which creates charged ions that attach to particles in the air and cause them to fall out. If you opt for a filter-only air purifier, though, you can boost your protection by choosing HEPA-rated filters.
Air Purifier Upkeep and Repair
Speaking of air filters, once your air purification system is installed, one of the most important maintenance steps is to change out air filters regularly. This should happen every six to twelve months, and your HVAC service team can replace the filters for you, or you can use your HVAC manual to replace them yourself. The other main maintenance task associated with air purification systems is light bulb replacement for UV systems. The bulbs can last up to three years, and you will need a service professional to replace them when the time comes.
Another way in which purification can benefit you is by keeping your HVAC system running smoothly. Removing dust and other particulate matter keeps this from all building up on components inside your HVAC unit. That means better efficiency, cleaner air, and fewer HVAC repairs for you. So, while a full-home air purification system can run around $1000, it will save you on service and energy costs while keeping up the air quality in your home.
Find Out More About Air Purification for Your Home
To learn more about your air purification options, get in touch with our St. Louis heating & air conditioning experts today.
