Dust Mites in your home

Dust Mites are nasty little things that can wreak havoc on your indoor air quality and can be a trigger to many indoor allergy symptoms. These little guys typically measure 420 micrometers (Microns) in length, in comparison a human hair is about 100 microns wide. One of the many problems with them is not only the size but the fact that they can create allergens and are one of the common triggers of asthma. While alive for there short 10 week existence they can and will produce about 2000 fecal particles and an even larger number of partially digested enzyme-infested dust particles. If that isn't nasty I don't know what is. Imagine that, something so small leaving such small things behind. It definitely isn't rocks being left behind and this matter can easily be whipped into the air by simply walking through your house. In turn you get to be the lucky one to breath it all in, this is why it is so important to replace your furnace filters on a regular basis.

Think back to the size of the Dust Mites, now think about a basic furnace filter...you can see through most of them on the market. We like to refer to basic filters as "rock catchers", all these filters are intended to do is keep large particulate out of your HVAC system and essentially protect the blower, not your indoor air and family. By using high quality air filters you will be able to capture and reduce these nasty little guys from your indoor air and lungs. At RememberTheFilter.com we have many filters to choose from that will help rid your air of Dust Mites and get you and your family breathing cleaner, healthier indoor air. Oh yeah, the picture is of an actual Dust Mite.

Spring is here...do you have indoor air to fear?

It is officially Spring...a great time to change that dirty filter from the winter months. With any new season you should remember to change your filter. Basic or fiberglass filters should be changed once a month while pleated filters should be changed every 90 days, this will assure your system is running efficiently. Spring is typically a time when a lot of people change out furnace filters, the whole spring cleaning probably has something to do with this. It is a good time to get in the habit of doing more frequent filter changes.

With the arrival of Spring comes the arrival of many allergens, protect yourself by using high quality pleated filters that will help clean your indoor air and rid it of the many unwanted contaminates. We have a large selection of replacement filters at RememberTheFilter.com that will help against Microscopic Allergens, Ragweed Pollen, Tree Pollen, and Grass Pollen just to name a few. Remember Spring is a great time to get in a routine of changing your filter...but not the only time of year should do it.

How can a filter help allergies and asthma?

It is nearly impossible to eliminate the sources of pollen allergens and dust mites, so your best course of action in eliminating the threat of these airborne particles is to install efficient air filters in your home's heating and air conditioning units. An efficient filter will remove over 90 percent of harmful airborne particles. The installation of air filters is a quick and inexpensive way to improve the quality of the air you breathe. By removing harmful allergens and particles from the air, the filters will help eliminate the painful and irritating symptoms of asthma and allergies. You will benefit in the short term by breathing more easily. In the long term, you will benefit from no longer being bombarded with allergens and irritants.

Flanders Pre-Pleat 40 Eco-Friendly Filters

The MERV 8 Pre Pleat 40 filter features a filtering medium that is more efficient and ecologically friendly. Made from recyclable materials, this medium achieves MERV 8 efficiency with low resistance to airflow. It is also unaffected by high humidity and is hydrophobic (non-moisture absorbing.)

This filter made by Flanders Filters, Inc. is great filter for both home and businesses alike. You can get these filters in all sizes and depths including 1", 2", and 4". Here at Remember The Filter we preffer these filters as they are Eco-Friendly and you can't beat the quality of products that Flanders Filters, Inc produces. Originally founded in 1950 in Flanders, New York, today Flanders Corporation headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, designs, manufacturers and markets the highest quality filter, Cleanroom and containment filtration systems necessary to filter and contain airborne contaminants. Through innovation, commitment, quality and customer service Flanders is the foremost in air filtration.

What exactly does a furnace filter do?

Home air filters ­also commonly called "furnace filters" ­keep the coils and heat exchanges on the heating and air conditioning system clean. Dirty coils and heat exchanges make the system work harder, so keeping the filter clean helps prolong the life of your HVAC unit.

Some filters also clean the air that you and your family breathe. The variety and amount of particles in your home's air will depend on how many people and pets live in the house and what types of activities go on there. People with allergies or asthma should be extra diligent about keeping home air filters clean.

The most important thing to remember about home air filters is to change them regularly. Even the highest-quality filter can't do its job right if it's clogged with a thick layer of particles it's been filtering from the air. Different filters are meant to be changed at different intervals, but 1-3 month's is a common time frame. Brand new homes, as well as homes where there is remodeling or construction going on, will need more frequent filter changes to compensate for the extra dust and residue in the air.

How often do I need to change my furnace filter?

Recommendations vary based on a number of factors: the type of filter that you use, how many pets you have, whether anyone in your home has allergies, etc. If you use disposable fiberglass panel or electrostatic panel filters, you should change them anywhere from once a month to once every three months. Pleated filters generally last 3 months.Filters are relatively inexpensive and easy to change, so there is little reason to wait. If you don't change or clean your filter often enough the filter can get clogged with dust and other airborne particles, forcing your furnace to work harder to maintain airflow. This will reduce your furnace's efficiency and can cause damage.