Hepa Filtration
If you’re concerned about the indoor air quality in your metro Atlanta home, HEPA filters are a great option to freshen the air your home or business breathes.
HEPA, or high-efficiency particulate air, is the gold standard for air filtration. These filters are frequently used in medical settings, as they filter at least 99.97% of particles as tiny as 0.3 microns. These filters can remove microscopic substances from the air like mold, dust and pet dander.
Because of their powerful filtration capabilities, HEPA filters are dense and can reduce airflow in some home comfort units. It’s crucial to call a heating and cooling professional like ATL HVAC Experts prior to installing one to prevent damage to your furnace. So, let’s discuss if you can use HEPA filters in your HVAC system.
What Is a HEPA Filter and How Does It Purify Air?
HEPA furnace filters were initially produced to safeguard scientists against radiation as they developed the atomic bomb during World War II. The filters are made from fiberglass and have a very thin mesh that captures many contaminants. As a result, these filters are commonly installed in medical facilities, science labs and even houses.
If you attempt to install a HEPA filter in your furnace, you will likely have issues having enough air from your vents, because your systems blower motor isn’t designed to work with such a deep filter. That's why you need to contact us to best provide this type of filtration.
What to look for in a HEPA filter for your home
There are different styles that work alongside your HVAC system—HEPA filtration systems, air filtration systems and media air cleaners.
A HEPA filtration system provides the greatest effectiveness, with 99.97% efficiency for pollutants down to .3 micron. These filtration systems often have a multistep filtration process, with a pre-filter for large particles, MERV 17 filter for the leftover contaminants and carbon filter for smells.
Air purification systems are often the total package, with a hospital-grade MERV 16 filter, germicidal lights and carbon filters. A media air cleaner includes the filter and might come with carbon filtration options.
Some of these filtration systems are created to work with specific brands, while others can be used with all brands. ATL HVAC Experts can help you decide what will provide you the best results for your family.
Here are several features to look for when deciding on a filtration system for your family or business:
Provides hospital-grade filtration (MERV 16 and up)
- Traps pollutants, bioaerosols and odors
- Gives filtration for your complete house, not only a lone space
- Doesn’t make ozone, which might create respiratory inflammation
- Compatible with smart thermostats
If you want to improve the indoor air quality in your home, the Experts at ATL HVAC Experts are here to assist you with a free, no-obligation home comfort assessment. Your family’s comfort is our number one priority, so we’ll work together to help you find the best solution for your needs. Contact us now to request your appointment.
Bypass Hepa Systems
ATL HVAC Experts proudly partners wtih SolaceAir to provide Bypass HEPA Systems.
High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filters are used in hospitals because they are considered the best filters on the market today. HEPA filters were originally developed by the Atomic Energy Commission during World War II to remove hazardous radioactive dust from manufacturing plant exhausts. In order to receive a HEPA filter designation, a filter must collect 99.97% of a specific particulate that measures 0.3 microns in size, in tests established by the Institute of Environmental Sciences. The SolaceAir Bypass HEPA system is 99.97% at .3 microns and removes particles as small as .01 microns.
HEPA systems usually require a significant amount of fan energy to force air through the filtration media. The SLAHP-300 SolaceAir Bypass HEPA System overcomes this requirement by positioning the system parallel to, instead of across, the airstream. Polluted air is directed through the filter on multiple passes to cleanse the air. Working in combination with a pre-filter to capture larger particles, the system is designed to operate at peak performance for up to two years before requiring replacement of the HEPA filter.
SAFE & QUIET OPERATION
• Quiet, compact, and lightweight design.
• The motor pulls air through the pre-filter as it pushes air through the carbon and HEPA media filter to effectively isolate sounds from moving air and the motor.
• The entire cabinet is thermally insulated to provide even quieter operation.
VARIABLE SPEEDS
• Two-speed, maintenance-free, PSC motor has been pre-lubricated for the motor’s life.
HEPA RATED
• Pleated pre-filter is 30% efficient – to capture large particles.
• Carbon-activated filter absorbs normal household odors.
• HEPA filter is 99.97% efficient to filter particles down to 0.01 microns in size.
• CSA certified.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
• Easy access front access door.
• Motor switch will automatically shut off the motor when door is opened for safe filter replacement.
• HEPA filter should be replaced every two years.
• Carbon and pre-filters should be replaced twice annually.
The benefits of Professional AC Repair
If you have a thing for AC repairs, enjoy working on mechanical equipment, or have pleasure in diagnosing problems, then you may be perfectly capable in handling some of the repairs to your AC unit yourself.
On the other hand, if you'd prefer to have your unit looked at by an qualified expert, it does make sense to call in a professional air conditioning repair technician, like those at
ATL HVAC Experts. This will give you peace of mind knowing that if complications arise or something goes wrong during the repair process, you will have the best in the business who's qualified to deal with them appropriately.