Did you know that our indoor air is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air? Thankfully, there are number of gadgets that we can use to clean our indoor air. Air conditioner filters offer the most effective strategy to combat indoor air pollution. The basic function of an air conditioner filter is to keep the air conditioner coils and heat exchangers clean so that the unit can function efficiently.

Besides the basic function, air conditioner filters also help keep dust, allergens, mites, bacteria, mold, pet dander, etc out of your home. For people who are allergic to dust, pollen, etc these cheap air conditioner filters are a blessing.

Lots Of Choices
For all those looking for air conditioner filter replacement there is good news- you will find a wide variety of replacement air condition filters at reasonable cost. There are so many options that it might confuse you at first. However, with basic knowledge about air filter replacement buying the right air conditioner filter will be quiet easy.

Match It With Your Needs
When you are out shopping for air filters, you will come across the following types of air conditioner filters-

• Hepa filter for air conditioner
  
• Media replacement air conditioner filter
  
• Electrostatic air conditioner filter
  
• Pleated air conditioner filter
  
• Carbon activated air conditioner filter
  

Air filters are made of fiberglass, cotton, electrostatic charged metals, etc. When you are faced with so many options, you might find it hard to make a choice. Well, all you have to do is buy a filter that matched your needs.

Clean Air
If you want disposable filters, pleated filters are the best. If your aim is to keep allergens out, you should opt for hepa filter. It will remove 97% of household allergens. Those who want really clean air should try the Hepa-Pure. It is 99.97% efficient. Clean it several times to extend its life. You will find it well worth its cost. Electrostatic filters are also good in this department.

If your home always smells of cigarettes or pets, better get carbon air filters for your window unit air conditioners. Also known as charcoal filters, they are very effective in removing odors from household air. You can choose them for portable air conditioner filter replacement or window air conditioner filter replacement, or central air conditioner filter replacement. The point is you will find a suitable choice for all types of ACs.

You do not have to be brand specific when you are buying air filters. A Kenmore portable air conditioner replacement filter will fit just fine with your GE AC. Just make sure that the dimensions match, everything else will fit in.