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Article: Special furnace filters can clear the air
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- February 4, 2000
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If you have forced-air heat, it's almost certainly time to change
your furnace filter.
Standard paper-rimmed fiberglass filters (about $2) need replacing
once a month during heating season. But before you wedge yourself
beside the heater and make the replacement, there's something you
should know: These filters are designed to keep your furnace's heat
exchanger clean and efficient, not to clean the air so you breathe
easier.
They aren't effective at trapping the small particles that harbor
bacteria, pollen, mold, dust mites and other irritants.
If someone in your family is prone to respiratory ailments or
allergies, you might want to consider a higher-performance filter.
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