5" Media Air Filters
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Superior air flow over 1" filters
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Choice of MERV11 -16 (HEPA)
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Filters particles down to 0.3 - 1.0 75 microns or greater
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Only requires changing once per 6 months or longer as necessary.
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Replacement filters start from $40 per filter
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Non-washable filters
Air Purifiers
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Can help control the spread of bacteria and viruses
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Ideal upgrade for asthma sufferers
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Neutralizes smells (cooking)
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High up front cost from >$600 to install
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Some purifiers produce ozone
Humdifiers
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Aids to control bacteria and viruses
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Helps protect wood in the house
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Improves breathing in the winter
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Helps lower heating costs
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Bypass humidifiers don't operate will with multi-stage furnaces
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Can lead to mold issues if not correctly installed or serviced
De-humidifiers
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Ideal solution in houses with consistent high humidity
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Ideal for minimizing the chance mold and bacteria developing due to constant dampness in the house.
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Helps to get rid of that "musty" smell in a house.
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High purchase cost
HRVs
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Keeps fresh air circulating in house in winter months
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A "must-have" in areas where radon is present
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Cannot filter out humidity, so it should only be used in the winter months when the outdoor air is dry.
ERVs
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Keeps fresh air circulating in house in year-round
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A "must-have" in areas where radon is present
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Not many
Traditional Thermostat
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Inexpensive replacement
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Ideal for older homes where ther are too few wires for other options
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Easy to operate
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Reduces efficiency
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Can't be adjusted when you're not at home.
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Reduces the lifespan of your equipment
Smart Thermostats
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Improves efficiency
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Improves indoor air quality
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Increases the lifespan of your equipment
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Adjusts when noboy is home
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Can be wifi enabled
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Geofencing
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Costs more that a traditional thermostat
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Requires at least 4 wires to operate
Controller - Thermostats
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Full control of your home comfort environment
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Most efficient option
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Imoroves indoor air quality
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Can help diagnose issues
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Helps reduce costly repairs
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Only works with communicating based systems
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Cost more to pruchase than a standard thermostat
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Mare require more wires to be installed.