Choosing the right filters for your heating/cooling system is critical to keeping the air clean in your home, controlling your energy costs, and maintaining the health of your furnace/heatpump/air conditioner. The most important step in air quality improvement is to make sure that all the air that goes through the furnace is filtered. As air flows through the filter, much of the indoor air pollutants are trapped. How much of the indoor pollutants get trapped depends on the type of filter you choose.

However, all furnace filters must either be cleaned or replaced regularly. As more and more pollutants are trapped in the furnace filter, more and more pressure is needed to circulate the air. This will cause your furnace to work harder, this in turn increases your energy bills because the furnace has to work longer and harder to keep the indoor temperature at the thermostat setting. In time, this strain on the furnace to push air through a plugged air filter will eventually start to affect the life of your furnace. Most residential systems have disposable filters. These should be checked every two months (once a month during peak use) and replaced when necessary. Permanent filters should be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Under no circumstances should you operate your system without filters. To do so could lead to a need for more frequent cleaning of the heat exchangers.

It is almost the same story as "The Want of A Nail" and no less as important. Choosing the right furnace filter, and cleaning the filter regularly are essential to your health and the health of your furnace.

CHS Services, Inc. carries a wide variety of filters to fit every need. Listed below are some of the more common types.

Pleated Furnace Filters - Pleated furnace filters are generally made of a high-loft, non-woven cotton/synthetic media blend. Pleated filters are an upgrade from disposable fiberglass furnace filters. Most pleated furnace filters will last up to 90 days. They also have a V shape pleat which allows for greater surface area and higher dust and dirt retention. Pleated furnace filters are constructed with a moisture resistant board frame.

Allergy Gold Electrostatic Air Filter

Making Your Home into a Cleaner, Healthier Environment

The Allergy Gold self-charging electrostatic air filter can remove up to 90% of the symptom-causing dust, pollen, mold, and animal dander, as air circulates through your central air conditioning system.

The Allergy Gold is easy to clean. Simply wash with household detergent and water. Cleaning intervals Vary from 30 to 90 days, according to environmental pollution levels.

Each ALLERGY GOLD air filter is backed with a lifetime warranty, so you will never need to purchase another filter.

Polyester Furnace Filters - Polyester furnace filters are generally made of a high-loft, non-woven synthetic media blend. Polyester filters are an upgrade from disposable fiberglass furnace filters. Most Polyester furnace filters will last up to 60 days. They appear to be a fiber sponge which allows for filtration in depth with higher dust and dirt retention. Polyester furnace filters are constructed with a moisture resistant board frame.