Air Cleaners in Pittsburgh, PA
Air cleaners, devices that use several different methods to remove pollutants from the air moving through an HVAC system, are among the most effective ways to boost your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). Sit down with the professionals at Boehmer Heating & Cooling and we’ll guide you through finding the air cleaner(s) that will do the job you need for your Pittsburgh, PA home.
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No two cleaners are alike. Some excel at removing smoke from the air while others are built to filter out actual particles like dust and pollen. You can put your full trust in our experience when it comes to indoor air quality. We’ll leave you with the freshest, healthiest air possible for you and your family.
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Mechanical Air Cleaners
A mechanical air cleaner works with a HEPA filter to target and remove particles larger than 0.3 microns from the air. Most filters in this category are more than 99.9% effective at reaching these levels of filtration. That does not mean they cannot remove smaller particles; just that when those particles become smaller, some may get through the mechanical filter.
Along with being easier to maintain, mechanical air cleaners are less expensive to operate because they use less electricity but require a new filter occasionally.
While the majority of the pollutants captured by a mechanical air cleaner will be dander and allergen related, these with the addition of UV germicidal light filters can also capture many types of bacteria and viruses that go airborne, helping to reduce the impact of disease on your home.
Electronic Air Cleaners
The other type of air cleaner that we offer is the electronic variety. These devices work by creating an ionized charge to attract unwanted particles. As particles pass through the filter they are charged. They are then attracted to specific elements in the filter that are designed to pull in that type of electrostatic charge.
While mechanical air cleaners are a good option for those homes with frequent recurring large pollutants like dander and pollen, electronic air cleaners work best for extremely fine pollutants like smoke.
Choosing the Right Air Cleaner for Your Home
If you don’t already notice the pollutants in your home, it might be hard to determine which solution will be best. That’s where the Pittsburgh area air cleaning experts at Boehmer can help. Our team of trained technicians can help you test and monitor air quality for different types of pollutants and find the perfect solution for your particular needs.
In some cases, it might even be that a combination of electronic and mechanical filtration will be best. In other cases, we may find a leak or a seal problem that can be repaired to reduce the impact of certain types of pollutants. Whatever the case, you need information to make your decision and we can help. With our large inventory of brands, models and sizes, and a long history of expertise in the air filtration field, we can provide the much needed insight you need to make an educated decision that will benefit the health of everyone in your home for years to come. Call us today for more information or to schedule a meeting and estimate for your home.
