You need a HEPA filter if you have allergies, asthma, pets, or live in a polluted area. If no one in your home has sensitivities or respiratory issues, a standard filter is perfectly adequate and will save you money.What’s the difference between HEPA and standard filters?

Standard filters catch visible dirt and debris but let microscopic allergens pass through and back into the air. HEPA filters trap those tiny particles, improving air quality — making them essential for allergy and asthma sufferers but not necessary for everyone.

Report 007935. Filed.