"Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Do You Suffer From Allergies? Adam Kern, Owner Official Heating & Cooling For many people seasonal weather brings an onslaught of allergies, anything from pollen to mold. Obviously we can't control the outdoors but we can definitely control the quality of air in your home. I.A.Q. (Indoor Air Quality) products can eliminate or minimize almost all airborne allergens. There are many types of equipment designed to improve your indoor environment. One of the most com- mon and effective are the HEPA type filters. Commonly referred to as a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Rating Value). They are classified by a numeric system which represents the level of effectiveness. MERV rating of 1-4 Removes particles 10 microns and larger, such as pollen, dust mites, sanding dust, etc. MERV rating of 5-8 Removes particles from 3-10 microns, like dust, mold spores and aerosols. MERV rating of 9-12 Removes micron levels of 1-3, like legionella, auto fumes, humidifier dust, etc. MERV rating of 13-16 Removes particles of .1-.3 microns, like tobacco smoke, copier toner, bacteria, etc. MERV rating of 17-20 True HEPA technology, used primarily in hospital settings and clean rooms. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says: Don't let the sun set on preseason savings, For inflation-busting special offers, call Official! SALE! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) PRESIDENTAARD officialhvac.com FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER NATE Carrier 5 Time BBB Honoree A+ " Ask Adam " Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years . He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales . His main interest is in customer comfort . Do You Suffer From Allergies ? Adam Kern , Owner Official Heating & Cooling For many people seasonal weather brings an onslaught of allergies , anything from pollen to mold . Obviously we can't control the outdoors but we can definitely control the quality of air in your home . I.A.Q. ( Indoor Air Quality ) products can eliminate or minimize almost all airborne allergens . There are many types of equipment designed to improve your indoor environment . One of the most com mon and effective are the HEPA type filters . Commonly referred to as a MERV ( Minimum Efficiency Rating Value ) . They are classified by a numeric system which represents the level of effectiveness . MERV rating of 1-4 Removes particles 10 microns and larger , such as pollen , dust mites , sanding dust , etc. MERV rating of 5-8 Removes particles from 3-10 microns , like dust , mold spores and aerosols . MERV rating of 9-12 Removes micron levels of 1-3 , like legionella , auto fumes , humidifier dust , etc. MERV rating of 13-16 Removes particles of .1 - .3 microns , like tobacco smoke , copier toner , bacteria , etc. MERV rating of 17-20 True HEPA technology , used primarily in hospital settings and clean rooms . If you have any HVAC questions , call 800-350 - HVAC ( 4822 ) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says : Don't let the sun set on preseason savings , For inflation - busting special offers , call Official ! SALE ! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350 - HVAC ( 4822 ) PRESIDENTAARD officialhvac.com FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER NATE Carrier 5 Time BBB Honoree A +