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so many of the HVAC guys recommend to use the cheap filters as the others make the systems work so much harder.
Yeah - they explain that the role of the filter is to protect the HVAC system as air is re-circulated, not to act as an air cleaner. Pleated filters - especially high MERV ones - restrict air flow. (We use them, though, to reduce allergens.)
Yeah - they explain that the role of the filter is to protect the HVAC system as air is re-circulated, not to act as an air cleaner. Pleated filters - especially high MERV ones - restrict air flow. (We use them, though, to reduce allergens.)
This! If you want an air filtration system, buy one. Using restrictive filters in your HVAC doesn't have the desired affect and reduces the life of your HVAC. Also, don't run your fan continuously.
For the OP, I would suggest having your ducts cleaned. That may help.
I got so tired of all the dust in the bathroom, I got some filters that go in the vent (not the intake) It's just a rectangle of filtery stuff. I probably got them a Lowes.
I think it helps overall, but there is always a layer of white dust around the toilet paper holder...the TP sheds constantly.
I use a microfiber duster and vacuum it off every few minutes. And sometimes I use a damp cloth to dust with. It seems to make the dust stick to the rag rather than just send it back into the air.
Duct cleaning is mostly a scam. Think about it - if there's dust in the ductwork, it's not going to come loose at a constant rate over time, it'll either get blown out very quickly or settle into a nook somewhere and stay there. Duct cleaning is a solution without a problem, an "invisible threat" used to make easy money.
so....Things to look at:
-HVAC system - could be exhausting more air than it's bringing in, leading to negative pressure in the house, which brings in unfiltered air through tiny gaps in the building envelope and every time you open the door. Look for leaky return ducts running through attics, crawlspaces, or basements, which could also be drawing in dusty air.
Look at where your fresh air intake is located. Garage? Crawlspace? The side of the house that faces an industrial paper shredder?
Also - Rugs, mattresses, curtains, and things that might have trapped a lot of dust somewhere else and are now releasing it through use.
I got so tired of all the dust in the bathroom, I got some filters that go in the vent (not the intake) It's just a rectangle of filtery stuff. I probably got them a Lowes.
I think it helps overall, but there is always a layer of white dust around the toilet paper holder...the TP sheds constantly.
I use a microfiber duster and vacuum it off every few minutes. And sometimes I use a damp cloth to dust with. It seems to make the dust stick to the rag rather than just send it back into the air.
Most of the time I just ignore the dust.
We had a lot of dust in the bathroom and noticed that the outside door to the bathroom exhaust vent was not closing properly. Fixing the vent flaps to always close when the vent was not blowing air outside cut the dust a lot. I also vacuum the vent from below once a week.
Tell your neighbour about this matter. Also remove the dust from your home and furniture.
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