Experts say some air conditioners can help protect against wildfire smoke entering your home, but it depends on what kind you have.
As much of the Eastern U.S. suffers from exceedingly poor air quality due to plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires, many wonder whether turning on their in-home air conditioners will help protect their lungs.
Air conditioners are not air purifiers. But air-conditioner filters with a higher Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values rating can filter particles more efficiently than filters with low MERV ratings. Air purifiers can target the finest particles with the most efficiency.Experts say some air conditioners can help protect against wildfire smoke entering your home by filtering out certain particles like dust, dirt, pollen and bacteria. But it depends on the type of air conditioner.
Also see: Here’s the Air-Quality Index of cities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest as Canadian wildfires put many under air quality advisories. For in-window air-conditioning units, figure out how to close the outdoor air damper during smoky conditions. It is also essential to check the seal between the window and the air conditioner’s unit, ensuring it is as close-fitting as possible. If closing the outdoor air damper is impossible, the EPA advises that other cooling options, such as a fan, be considered.
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