If you have a newly built residence in Derby, it was in all likelihood made with energy efficiency as a priority. This means increased insulation and windows and doors with improved seals. While these improvements are good for keeping your utility expenses economical, they’re not so good for your indoor air quality.

Your heating and cooling system needs to operate with a filter. But if you have a flat filter, you won’t be experiencing ample filtration. This model only delivers the smallest amount of protection by stopping dust from getting into your HVAC system.

While you can get a pleated filter or one with a increased MERV rating, it still might not be ample filtration, especially if someone in your residence has allergies or other respiratory problems.

That’s where a whole-house air purifier can be a good option. These systems are placed within ductwork to provide mighty filtration throughout your house. Depending on the model you choose, you’ll be able to filter allergens, odors and even some viruses under certain airflow conditions.

Here are our favorite styles from Lennox, an industry leader in air purification.

Best Air Purifiers from Lennox

1. HEPA Air Purifiers

A HEPA air purifier, like the Healthy Climate® High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration System, gives top-of-the-line filtration. These filters were first developed to protect scientists as they developed the atomic bomb. Today, they’re a must-have in hospitals and other medical buildings.

The Healthy Climate HEPA Filtration System features a three-step filtration procedure. A prefilter draws larger irritants before the HEPA filter captures remaining tiny pollutants. Then, a charcoal filter eradicates odors and chemical vapors.

The PureAir™ S Air Purification System works with all HVAC brands and seamlessly links to your smart home. It reduces the three major types of indoor air irritants:

• Airborne particles
• Chemical odors and vapors
• Germs and bacteria, under certain airflow conditions

This air purifier can eliminate 99.9%* of pollutants, like mold spores, pollen, dust and pet dander. It’s also capable of decreasing or eradicating 90%¹ of flu and cold viruses under certain airflow conditions. And, according to laboratory and field studies, it reduces and eliminates approximately 50% of residential odors and chemical vapors within 24 hours.

The PureAir S is equipped with sensing features that make it uncomplicated to maintain. When used with an iComfort® S30 smart thermostat, you’ll get a notification to replace the filter and UVA light.² This home air purifier must be used with communicating Lennox systems and the iComfort S30.

2. Media Air Cleaners

Lennox Healthy Climate® Media Air Cleaners come in in a variety of MERV ratings to work with your needs. This rating determines how effective filters are at trapping contaminants. The greater the number, the finer the filtration.

The Healthy Climate Carbon Clean 16® Media Air Cleaner is recommended for homes with allergy suffers and pets. This is a HEPA filter air purifier, as it has a MERV 16 rating for hospital-grade filtration. And it removes more than 95%³ of aggravating particles from your home’s air.

The Healthy Climate 13 Media Air Cleaner is suggested for homes who are seeking improved protection from viruses and bacteria. This filter catches 99% of larger particles such as dust, pollen and lint. And up to 54% of finer particles down to 0.3 microns.⁴

The Healthy Climate 11 Media Air Cleaner is a a great air purifier for allergies and in houses with pets. It eliminates more than 87% of bigger particles down to 3 microns and more than 28% of finer ones down to 0.3 microns.⁴ It’s able to deliver this powerful filtration without increasing the cost of operating your heating and cooling system.

These three media air cleaners are compatible with any brand of HVAC system. However, it’s essential to know that some of the more substantial ones, like MERV 16 and 13, may limit your system’s airflow. This can inflate your heating and cooling expenses.

3. UV Air Purifiers

The sun’s UV rays are the reason why you get a stinging sunburn. But this kind of light has a beneficial application when concealed within your ductwork. It’s also tough enough to decrease germs, mold and fungi under certain airflow conditions.

In fact, the Healthy Climate UV Germicidal Light can lower the amount of airborne microorganisms by 50% in as fast as 45 minutes.⁵ This light damages cell structure, which halts these microorganisms from multiplying and spreading around your home.

And this UV air purifier can also help keep your HVAC system clean and working like it should. It takes care of germs, mold and fungi that are hidden in ductwork and your system itself. This UV light air purifier accomplishes all these tasks without developing lung-aggravating ozone.⁶

Breathe Easier with the Support of Our Air Purification Professionals

Your household’s comfort and health is our top priority at Giordanos Heating and Air Conditioning. We know there are many options out there. That’s why we make it simple to collaborate with our indoor air quality professionals. We specialize in making solutions that match your needs and budget, and we’d love to find out more about your home and your air quality challenges. Reach us at 203-772-8319 today to get started.

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¹Based on laboratory and field studies.

²PureAir™ S requires the iComfort^® S30 and a communicating indoor unit.

³Leading consumer magazine, January 2012. Based on the published CADR, which is the standardized measurement system to determine the cubic feet of clean air produced per minute. Particles captured range in size down to 0.3 micron. One micron = 1/25,000 of an inch in diameter.

⁴Based on lab tests conducted on filters with conditions included in ASHRAE standard 52.2 for E1 and E3 size ranges.

⁵Based on constant circulation of air in the home, 3,000-square-foot home with a 5-ton air handler.

⁶U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners: An Assessment of Effective and Health Consequences,” August 2006.