What Are MERV Ratings? Indoor Air Quality
Take a moment and stop what you’re doing and take in a deep breath. How clean is the air you’re breathing? It may not be something you think about, but you should. Indoor air quality is more important than ever these days – especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In this article, we will discuss what are MERV Ratings? Indoor quality matters as it relates to these ratings.
When you think of being comfortable in your office or home you don’t usually think about the air you’re breathing; instead, you think about whether the heater or air conditioner is working properly. Air quality is a key component of your safety when indoors. Shopping centers and various commercial buildings have been required to change their air filtration systems in order to open during this pandemic. You may not need to make wholesale changes in your home or commercial building but you do need to think about air quality.
What Are MERV Ratings? Indoor Air Quality
What do the air filters do? They:
- Remove dust
- Remove and filter dirt
- Remove mold spores
- Capture animal fur and dander
- Remove and trap bacteria and airborne microorganisms
There is no one-size-fits-all when thinking about air filters. Talk with our geothermal and HVAC professional service technician about MERV ratings.
Understanding MERV Ratings
MERV stands for minimum efficiency reporting value and is the way in which an air filter is measured for how efficiently or effectively it removes airborne particles. The higher the MERV rating, the smaller and more particles it will trap.
You may think you want to use the highest MERV rating available, but that may not serve your unique needs for air filtration. In a future article, coming soon, we will discuss the ways in which to determine the correct MERV rating for the unique needs for your home or commercial building.
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