| are many air filter manufacturers on the market. | | | | horsepower and acceleration of the vehicle along |
| And this is not surprising since the demand for air | | | | with filtration. |
| filters has been on the upward trend for many | | | | AIR BEAR: This Company manufactures both |
| years now. The demand is premised on the fact | | | | whole house air cleaners and portable air cleaners |
| that clean and fresh air is needed all around us. | | | | which facilitate cost efficient air filtration. It has |
| We need it for our continual existence. | | | | furnace filters, replacement filters and media |
| As I often advise people like you, it’s | | | | cleaners. Their products come in three sizes with |
| advisable you go for reputable brand names when | | | | three different dimensions such as 3x6x15, |
| thinking of acquiring air filters. You’re | | | | 5x20x25 and 20x20x5. Depending on the size and |
| guaranteed the best product and after sales | | | | dimension of the filter, you should be ready to |
| services. Shun new brands. They often fail in the | | | | part with as much as $100 or more. |
| promise made at their introduction into the | | | | HUNTER AIR FILTERS: This Company makes two |
| market. | | | | distinct lines of air filters. These are the QuietFlow |
| Let’s take a look at some reputable air | | | | line and her popular HEPAtech line of air purifiers. |
| filters manufacturers. Make up your mind after | | | | The latter uses a combination of cleaning |
| going through this information and similar ones. | | | | technologies, with a charcoal filter to remove |
| Honeywell: Honeywell is one of the manufacturers | | | | odors in the home. However, the charcoal filter |
| that have been in the business for many years. | | | | must be replaced regularly. The former on the |
| Infact, it dates back to 1885. They produce four | | | | other hand are based on HEPA filters which also |
| major types of air filter: Replacement Media filter, | | | | need regular replacement at least once a year for |
| HEPA air cleaners, Media Air Cleaners, and | | | | effective filtration. The cost of these two types |
| Electronic air cleaners. These air filters have | | | | of filters could be from $15 to $90. |
| advanced technology and are certified by the | | | | ORECK: This Company is based in the US. It |
| American Lung Association. Their whole-house | | | | offers a powerful Oreck XL Professional air |
| HEPA air cleaner provides a powerful, three-stage | | | | purifier which is known to completely regenerate |
| filtration process that ensures the cleanest air. | | | | the air in a 30’X30’ room every |
| The stages include activated carbon, pre-filter and | | | | hour by capturing and destroying airborne irritants. |
| HEPA filter. Honeywell filters contain an | | | | The filter works by trapping 95% of airborne |
| AIRWATCH indicator which reminds you when to | | | | particles, some as minute as one thousand times |
| change the filter and is backed with a one-year | | | | smaller than a single hair. Cleaning of the filter is |
| warranty. Their electronic air filter destroys | | | | not burdensome as the light in the filter indicates |
| almost 98% of pollutants. This also comes with a | | | | when cleaning is necessary. The Oreck XL |
| 5 year-warranty. | | | | Professional Air purifier has a five-stage |
| K&N: K&N has been in the business for | | | | purification process which make sit more powerful |
| over 30 years. Its air filters are designed to | | | | than HEPA filter in air filtration. The five-stage |
| achieve high, virtually unrestricted air flow and long | | | | includes a pre-filter, positive charging wires, a |
| engine life. The company also offers Replacement | | | | collector, charcoal odor absorbers and an |
| air filters that fit exactly into the standard OEM | | | | air-revitalizer, which bids farewell top all dust |
| (Original Equipment Manufacturing) motorcycle | | | | mites, and airborne allergens. |
| airbox, Universal air filters for racing vehicles and | | | | Though these are not the only air filters |
| many more. K&N has almost 1000 shapes | | | | manufacturers in the market, they are the most |
| styles of universal air filters and back each of | | | | popular among shoppers. They’ve been |
| them with a one year-warranty. Their | | | | tested and proven to effectively rid the air |
| Replacement air filters come with a million mile | | | | around you of all type of airborne contaminants. |
| limited warranty. In addition, these filters increase | | | | |