Upgrade to FRAM Cabin Air Filters and Enjoy Clean Air During Summer Months
Summer is here, and so are rising temperatures. We're all relying on our car's AC like never before. But have you ever thought about how your car manages to keep clean all that cool, fresh air even on the super-hot days of summer? The secret is in the cabin air filter. This filter is super important in keeping the air inside your car clean and the AC system working well.
What is a Cabin Air Filter and how does it work?
A cabin air filter is just like your home’s HVAC filter. Its main job is to catch nasty stuff like dust, pollen, and dirt from the air that's getting pulled into your car's air and heating system. Basically, it does the same job for your air system as the engine air filter does for your car's engine.
Why is it important to replace your cabin air filter during in high heat and humidity?
Removes Air Pollutants and Odors
While standard filters have decent filtration capacity, they often let ultra-fine particles like odors and gaseous pollutants slip through. However, FRAM Fresh Breeze® Cabin Air Filter is engineered to block 98% of road dust and pollen particles. Plus, it’s the only cabin air filter that can help remove odors flowing through the vehicle ventilation system, thanks to the ARM & HAMMER™3 baking soda and carbon embedded in the filter media.
Cleans Out Ozone
When it's hot, ozone gets made faster, and your car's air system can pull it in from outside while you're driving. This isn't good because ozone can irritate your lungs and make breathing problems worse. A filter like the FRAM Fresh Breeze® can help absorb ozone and other harmful gases, maintaining cleaner air inside your vehicle.
Improves the Efficiency of the Cooling System
With the AC going all out in summer, you need a good cabin air filter to make sure the cooling system in your car works well. Hot and humid air can affect your cabin air filter’s performance, allowing mold and bacteria to multiply faster. If you neglect the filter, trapped contaminants can start to grow and release odors into your vehicle’s ventilation system. A wet or damp filter can lead to less air flow, and long-term damage to the system itself.
What type of Cabin Air Filter to use in summer
Particulate Cabin Air Filters
These filters work by trapping particulate matter like dust, pollen, and mold spores. If you live or regularly drive in an area with high pollen levels, such as a rural or suburban location, this type of filter may be a good choice for summer when pollen levels are often highest. FRAM TrueAir® filters out 99% of dirt, pollen and allergens so you can breathe clean air every time you drive.
Activated Carbon Cabin Air Filters
Filters like FRAM Fresh Breeze® have a layer of activated carbon in addition to the particulate filter. Carbon can neutralize odors and absorb harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide. It's ideal if you live in a city or spend a lot of time in heavy traffic where there is a lot of exhaust fumes.
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