What are some good central air filter system?
#1
10-16-17, 01:19 PM
What are some good central air filter system?
I found that my house is very dusty. What are some of the good central air filter system that I can install? My current system uses a 16x20 inch filter that goes between the furnace and the blower (I think). I would like something that is a bit better. Recommendations and suggestions are appreciated.
#3
10-16-17, 02:48 PM
I have two room size air filters and dehumidifiers and my house is still quite dusty. Thus, instead of buying individual air filters for each room, I was thinking of a central air filter system instead. I really don't know where the source is. It could be the carpet but we vacuum the carpet like three four times a week...maybe more. Our hold house didn't have this much of dust and it's even an holder house than this one.
#4
10-16-17, 04:56 PM
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Ive had them all, electrostatic, cartridge, high efficiency, none really proved to be better than the others.
The thing to remember, a filter will only work as long as the furnace is running. Count up the minutes per day and you will find that no matter what you install there just isn't a lot of run time to make a difference.
Go for a mid grade filter, keep the windows closed, vacuum with a good HEPA filter will help.
The thing to remember, a filter will only work as long as the furnace is running. Count up the minutes per day and you will find that no matter what you install there just isn't a lot of run time to make a difference.
Go for a mid grade filter, keep the windows closed, vacuum with a good HEPA filter will help.
#5
10-16-17, 05:00 PM
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Agree with Marq. You can't expect a furnace filter to actually filter a whole house (be it one or two story) from just that one cold air return. If you need superior air filtering then you must do a room by room filter system.
#6
10-16-17, 06:21 PM
Many thanks for all the responses. So, how about a totally separate central air filtration system? Is there such a thing exist? If so, usually how much do they run?
#7
10-16-17, 06:28 PM
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how about a totally separate central air filtration system?
#8
10-17-17, 06:42 AM
Marq1, so I just purchased the Nest thermostat. Users of Nest of have said I can schedule only the fan to run. If this is true, then perhaps I can purchase something like the Aprilaire 5000 Air Cleaner to help clean the air. My current air filter is a 16x20x1" and perhaps the Aprilaire 5000 might work? Any other brand/model that's better than this one?
#9
10-17-17, 08:00 AM
Originally Posted by marksr
Changing the filter out regularly is your best bet. I wouldn't rely on any filter to keep your house dust free. You might need to find and eliminate the source.
I got a new furnace 11 months ago and have run the fan 24/7 through an expensive 5" pleated filter. No change that I can tell.
#10
10-17-17, 09:57 AM
That is true. However, I don't know where to start. We've been out of the house for three weeks on vacation and when we came back, it's still dusty so yeah, it's not the dog. :-)
