Choosing the Right Cabin Air Filter for Your Car

Replacing your car’s dirty cabin filter is essential in a pleasant riding experience for you and your loved ones. If you’ve checked under your glove compartment and have decided it’s time for you to replace your old one, congratulations! Not a lot of people are actually aware that a cabin air filter even exists and that they need to replace it when it gets dirty. Now that you have decided to replace it, what’s next? Can’t you just go to your local auto parts store or a random website to buy any brand you can get your hands on? In all honesty, no. Although there’s a lot of options in the marketplace these days, there are some things you have to consider when choosing the right cabin air filter for your car.

Not all cabin air filters are created equal

Although the primary purpose of cabin air filters is to basically protect your car’s interior from dust, dirt, or any other harmful particles, not all filters can provide the same level of protection as well as benefits individual car owners are looking for. When choosing a cabin air filter, you must consider the following:

The perfect fit

This is probably one of the first things you must pay attention to as soon as you decide to replace your cabin air filter. Make sure that it is compatible with your car’s make and model. You may find information from your vehicle’s manual or you can also find some information online. Some e-commerce websites such as FreshenOpt’s provide a systematic and easy way for you to find the cabin air filter you need based on your car make, model and year. 

The type of filter

Based on your functional and filtration needs, there are different types of filters out there in the market you can choose from. Basically, there are two major types available - the particulate filter and the carbon/charcoal filter. Particulate filters are able to capture airborne particles such as dust and pollen, but are not able to filter ultrafine particles. Carbon/Charcoal filters on the other hand can also trap and filter for regular and ultrafine particles with an additional benefit of absorbing odors and harmful gasses. Moreover, activated carbon/charcoal filters can also provide protection against bacteria and microorganisms. 

You can choose the type of filter depending on your needs and preferences. Some people would be fine just buying the regular particulate filter, but for those who have allergies, respiratory conditions, or just those who are smell-sensitive, an activated carbon filter would be ideal. The good news is that products such as FreshenOpt’s Cabin Air Filter have combined both the particulate, double activated carbon and an additional tech layer for that extra added protection for you and your loved ones. 

The ease of installation

Replacing a cabin air filter is a relatively easy task. Information can be found on the manual or even online. There are also instructional videos like this you can watch online with step-by-step guides that can help you if you’re doing it for the first time. 

Conclusion

Cabin air filters play an important part in making sure we and the people we love are protected from small and sometimes invisible particles or gasses that try to penetrate our cars. That is why choosing the best one and maintaining it regularly will ensure we are able to enjoy a safe and pleasant driving and riding experience. 

If you are looking for a reliable and premium cabin air filter that offers superior protection, please feel free to contact us or browse our cabin air filter collection.