What is an Air Cleaner?
Your indoor comfort system does not draw fresh air from the outside when it is heating or cooling. It pulls the existing air from inside, heats or cools the air, then redistributes it back into the home. The air will pass across your current filter, but odors and small particles will be able to pass through. If you have allergies or respiratory issues, these smaller particles can drastically affect your comfort.
Utilizing the latest technology is the best way to ensure your air is free from harmful allergens and airborne bacteria. Standalone filters only treat a limited area, and regular AC filter replacements aren’t thorough enough to get the job done. These new home air cleaner and filtering systems install directly onto your preexisting comfort system and filter the whole building.
If you frequently find dust buildup or suffer from allergies, an air cleaner would be recommended for your home.
Yes. If you already have a home air cleaner, Robert Bair can evaluate your system and repair if necessary. We service Downers Grove, IL and the surrounding areas.
While both air filters and air cleaners serve the same purpose—to clean the air in your home—they accomplish this goal differently. Air filters use a layered material to filter pathogens as they pass through the ducts or HVAC unit, usually made from fiberglass. However, air cleaners are a separate unit to be installed elsewhere in your home, and they utilize UV light to treat the surrounding air and kill mold and pollen.
The major difference between an air cleaner and an air filter is the lifespan of the system. Air filters need to be swapped as often as once a month, while air cleaners can go much longer without maintenance.
Trane is one of the largest, most reliable names in the HVAC business, and Robert Bair is proud to offer Trane HVAC units, furnaces, and air conditioners in addition to Trane air cleaners.