Allergy and asthma sufferers know spring can be the season of agony, but couple respiratory problems with the worst recession in history – and that means millions will be seeking relief on a tight budget. Alen Corp., a leading manufacturer of indoor air quality products, including home air filters, air purifiers and dehumidifiers, has five money saving tips that can inexpensively create clean, pure and eco-friendly home air:

Upgrade the home air filter. Pollen, mold spores, dust, dirt, smoke or smog and pet dander in the HVAC filter or furnace filter can cause expensive system failures. Upgrading to a “pleat guard” home air filter will keep dirt off the evaporator coil keeping air flow moving while improving cooling capacity.

Choose the home air filter with the lowest pressure drop. Studies have shown that the cost of the energy to push air through a low-cost HVAC filter can be up to eight times more than the cost of the actual air filter. Lower pressure drop HVAC filters result in reduced energy costs and fewer toxic carbon dioxide emissions.

Look for an air filter that holds the dust. An excellent quality HVAC filter is anti-mircobial and electrostatically charged – similar to when dust is attracted to a TV screen. This means airborne allergens smaller than one micron will be captured on the air filter – not by the human lungs – producing clean and pure HVAC air quality in the home. A greater amount of dust loading on to the air filter results in a longer service life for HVAC equipment, substantially reduced number of visits from the HVAC repair man, and less HVAC product in landfills polluting the earth.

Mark home air filter changes on a calendar. Just like an oil change for the car, there is a specific point in time when the energy cost of a home air filter in active use is more expensive than buying a replacement. If the HVAC filter is changed too soon it is wasteful and potentially landfill clogging, yet too late and energy costs can increase and HVAC equipments risks damage.

Evaluate the “True Cost” versus “Initial Cost” for optimal savings. Initial home air filter purchase price must be evaluated against three factors: 1) efficiency, 2) service life and, 3) energy costs to arrive at the true cost.

Since 2005, Texas-based Alen Corp. has been a leading manufacturer of innovative and green indoor air quality products including air purifiers, several HEPA air purifiers, portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers, as well as organic, non-toxic and environmentally friendly odor sprays. For more information on home air filters, visit http://store.alencorp.com/Home-Air-Filters-s/55.