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Indoor Air Pollution

Indoor air pollution is one risk that you can do something about. Air filtration devices can eliminate particles that are too small to be seen. Reducing the amount of pollutants in the air is the most effective way to improve indoor air quality. With the right equipment, you can eliminate micro and macro organisms such as : spores, molds, mildews, fungi, bacteria, viruses and associated odors as well as the every day dust and dirt that come into your home from the outdoors.

You can lower your exposure by using one or a combination of the following filter systems:

Disposable Filters - for general use. They are made of course fiberglass mats in a frame mounted on a filter rack.

Reusable Foam or Metal Filters - slightly higher performance capabilities than disposable filters due to the use of the oils and adhesives applied to the filter to cause the particles to adhere to them.

Electrostatic Filters - most effective on larger particles. The filter is electrostatically charged to attract particles moving through it.

Pleated Filters - increased holding capacity. The filter is arranged in a V-shaped form to increase the area of filter material without increasing the overall dimensions of the filter.

Electronic Air Cleaners (EAC) - high efficiency air filter. Uses an electrical charge to remove and collect particulate matter such as dust, smoke and pollen.

High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters (HEPA) - the filter of choice for small particle removal. HEPA Filters filter up to 99.97% efficient at small particulate removal.

Please Note: If you are adding filtration onto an existing system, additional upgrades may be required.