Category Archives: Filtration

Finding The Right MERV Filter: So What Do All Those Numbers Mean, Anyway?

By Chris Thorne | Published: September 8, 2011

Your home’s heating and cooling system’s primary function is to produce conditioned air. It also plays a key role in filtering pollutants out of the HVAC system and your home’s

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Air Handlers Are One Of The Most Critical Components To Your HVAC System, Why You Should Consider Variable Speed

By Chris Thorne | Published: June 23, 2011

Air handlers have a great deal of influence on the amount of control you have over the comfort system in your own home.  If you have a conventional system, you

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Four Criteria To Use When Buying An Air Purification System

By Chris Thorne | Published: June 21, 2011

You may already be familiar with all the types of pollution that can be found in the air we breathe inside our homes. Dust, spores, pollen, fumes, and even bacteria

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Did You Know You Can Use MERV Ratings To Select An Air Filter?

By Chris Thorne | Published: June 16, 2011

An air filter reduces the potential for health problems by removing contaminants in the air. You can determine the best air filter for your situation by using the MERV rating

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Air-Purification Systems: What Are Your Choices?

By Chris Thorne | Published: June 9, 2011

There are a wide variety of air purification machines and systems available today. Different systems with different technologies will offer certain features and benefits that may be more successful in

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What Type Of Pollutants Do Air Cleaners Remove?

By Chris Thorne | Published: May 26, 2011

The Triangle Area is a great place to live. There are lots of community events, shopping and local entertainment to enjoy — and the outdoor pollution rating is consistently low.

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New Air Filter Now, New Air Filter Later

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 12, 2011

North Carolina is known for its sultry, humid summers and short, mild winters.  Temperatures rarely climb above 100°F or fall below 10°F.  Spring and fall are extremely refreshing times of

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A Good A/C Checkup Should Include These Tasks

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 7, 2011

The best way to maintain an efficient air conditioning system is through routine preventive maintenance. Unfortunately, many home owners neglect preventative maintenance, only thinking to call their HVAC contractor once

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What’s The Real Difference Between HEPA and Regular Air Filters?

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 5, 2011

Did you know there’s a big difference between regular air filters and true HEPA air filters?  Some air-filter manufacturers practice confusing techniques by packaging air filters as, “HEPA-rated,” or “HEPA-type”

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Clean The Air You Breathe

By Chris Thorne | Published: December 9, 2010

Did you know that the air you breathe inside your home is more polluted than the air you breathe outside of your home? It’s true. According to the U.S. Environmental

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