High-quality Air Filters for Improved Air Quality

High-quality air filters are critical components in HVAC systems, designed to capture a broad range of airborne particles, including dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria, to improve indoor air quality.
Category
Product
Where to get
Available in hardware stores and online
Filter Type
HEPA, MERV
Efficiency
Captures up to 99.97% of airborne particles
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

High-quality Air Filters FAQ


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What is a medical grade HEPA filter?

You’re crushing it when you choose one of Alen’s customizable, medical grade HEPA filters for your home. HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are advanced air purification devices widely recognized for their exceptional ability to trap airborne particles, offering significant benefits in enhancing indoor air quality.

What is a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter?

A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is a type that uses a combination of trapping mechanisms to capture pollutants. These are often made up of a large particle filter, which can be reused and washed, as well as other finer filters, usually including a disposable HEPA filter.

Which air purifier brands have genuine HEPA filters?

Reputable brands invest in research and development to manufacture high-quality filters that undergo rigorous testing to meet industry standards. Well-known air purifier manufacturers with a history of producing genuine HEPA filters include Alen, Honeywell, Dyson, Blueair, and Coway, among others.

What kind of filter does a air purifier use?

Like our other picks, it uses a HEPA filter to capture particulate pollutants. But it also contains a massive, 15-pound adsorbent filter (composed of activated carbon and a class of mineral called zeolites) that efficiently captures gaseous pollutants such as formaldehyde.

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