When it comes to air filters, there are a lot of options on the market today. It can be difficult to decide which type to buy, and whether electrostatic washable air filters really work. Let's explore these questions and more. Imagine not having to buy a new filter every month or keep a stack of them in your closet or garage when you find them on sale.
Just imagine washing your air filter monthly or even weekly if you want, depending on individual levels of dust and dirt. Your home will be cleaner and you will have much better health. In addition, washable air filters are environmentally friendly, so no waste accumulates in the landfill. Anyone who suffers from severe allergies or asthma will appreciate a clean air filter. Since they are washable, you can clean them more often.
It's better than replacing them, you'll have full control of the chemicals being used and you'll have a permanent filter that works well for your needs. There are a variety of air filters on the market today. You'll appreciate the ease of installing a permanent air filter for your HVAC system. You may have a hard time believing that a permanent furnace filter is enough. However, they are designed to be easily installed, removed, washed and reinstalled.
Dust and debris will be trapped in the filter, just like any other filter. Instead of having to replace them, you'll just take them out and dust them off. You can easily wash them in the kitchen sink, bathtub, or laundry sink, wherever you have water. It's very simple and doesn't require any special skills. You can also wash them with the garden hose on the patio.
This type of washable air filter can also be sprayed with a mild household cleaner to remove any grease or smoke residue. Rinse it thoroughly and shake off or drain the access water. Replace it in your air conditioning system (following directional airflow guidelines, if any) and the ventilation airflow will completely dry out the clean air filter. You are in control of when, where and how often you wash your air filter. An air filter is designed to work by filtering the air that circulates throughout the house. As air enters the vents and return ducts, it flows through the air filter to remove dust, debris, and any other particulate matter suspended in the air before the air conditioning system conditions the air.
The air filter is designed to protect both the mechanical components of your furnace and your home's indoor air quality from airborne particles. Electrostatic air filters work based on multiple layers of filter media that clean the air as it passes through the filter. Here, the dust particles are charged by the action of friction between the air entering the HVAC system and the air filtering medium woven from polypropylene (manufactured with inherent electrostatic properties). As these particles suspended in the air pass through the medium, they become positively charged and quickly adhere to the next layers of the electrostatic filter, just like static accumulates on the feet of a sock when walking on a carpet or iron filings are attached to a magnet. This action helps filter pollutants and clean the air before it returns to your home. This action will prevent these dust particles from entering your home and provide you with cleaner air and a cleaner home.
Air quality will be fresher and cleaner, just like your home. You'll have to clean less dust and vacuum because your oven filter works hard to filter those things out of the oven before they get inside. For best results, change the thermostat's recirculation fan to FAN ON for continuous cleaning, instead of FAN AUTO, where it will only work when the oven or air conditioner is running. This will depend on a few factors. It can depend on dust levels outside your home and how they affect air quality. Every time you open and close your door, dust and debris will enter.
You may need to wash them more often if you live on a dirt road, in an area with high levels of dust, or during home renovations. Pet owners find that their homes contain more dust and animal dander. Individual hobbies and lifestyle habits can also generate additional pollutants in the air. If you leave the recirculation fan in AUTOMATIC mode, the climate system will only work when the thermostat configuration requires heating or air conditioning. If the ventilation system does not work, then neither does your oven filter.
For best results, set your fan configuration to FAN ON for continuous cleaning throughout your house. Many people have had these washable filters for more than ten years. The only reason you'll have to replace it is if you find a better one or if you decide to do so. Of course, anything has normal wear and tear. Most washable filters last at least ten years, so you should be fine if you plan accordingly and carefully care for your washable filter when you wash it.
Most washable electrostatic oven filters come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. No special equipment is needed for cleaning an electrostatic oven filter; running water or mild detergent such as grease-cutting soap or spray cleaner can be used on each side of the filter. Rinse thoroughly (until no detergent comes out of the filter) and shake off excess water; let it air dry (turning off the AC during this time instead of running it without an air filter) or reinstall it in the system so that airflow will dry it out. You can go to an allergy or DIY supply site or typical online shopping networks to find washable oven filters; prices vary depending on type of oven filter but you'll want to see some options before making a decision.
