One of the little parts of an air conditioning system that is also one of the most important would have to be the air filters or air filtration system. Most of the time homeowners are responsible for changing out their own air filters in their residence, and they only by one type usually. This leads many people to believe that there is only one type of air filter, but there are actually many that can be dealt with during a regular air conditioning service. Odessa residents should know that these filters often have different jobs, and it is not uncommon to see many types of filtration systems in an HVAC system for commercial applications.
HEPA Air Filters
Without a doubt one of the most common types of air filters for an HVAC system or HEPA or Heavy-duty HEPA filters (High Energy Particulate Air Filter). These are dealt with air conditioning professionals when they are called out to perform regular air conditioning services. Odessa residents might not be aware that these filters trap some larger sized particles that are in the air such as dust and dust mites. These types of filters can trap about ninety-nine percent of airborne particles.
Carbon Activated Filters
Carbon filters are a little more specialized and are not designed to catch as many contaminants as possible. When someone has a carbon filter that needs to be changed during their air conditioning service, Odessa residents will use these filters most often to remove smells and odors that are in the environment. For example, these filters might be used in restaurants for food odors, or they might be in a home for someone who smokes, to eliminate that strong lingering smell.
Electrostatic Air Filters
While HEPA filters are great for trapping larger particles in the air, smaller particles continuous move freely through an HVAC system. In order to deal with smaller particles, some HVAC systems utilize electrostatic air filters. These types of filters are great at removing bacteria, viruses, and other health concerns from a home.
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