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Can Air Filters Stop Germs Like Viruses, Bacteria, and Mold Spores Before They Reach Your Family’s Lungs, and How Much Protection Should You Expect?

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An image of a homeowner replacing a MERV 13 HVAC filter for real-world protection against viruses, bacteria, and mold.

Last cold and flu season, we walked into a home where the parents had bought every health upgrade on the shelf, including a MERV 16 filter that was choking their HVAC. The system was wheezing. The filter slot had a finger-wide gap on one side that bypassed most of the airflow, and the kids had … Read more

Electric furnace vs heat pump in a mild-winter climate: which is cheaper to run?

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Electric furnace vs heat pump cost comparison graphic showing which heating system is cheaper to run in a mild-winter climate

Homeowners in mild-winter regions often assume an electric furnace and a heat pump cost about the same to operate—until they see the utility bills side by side. After analyzing real-world usage patterns, efficiency data, and system performance in moderate climates, we’ve found that the cost gap between these two options is often wider than expected. … Read more