How to Choose an Air Purifier
How to Choose an Air Purifier
Clearly, the fact that you found
this webpage means that you already know how important it is to have an air
purifier in your home or business. So, we don’t have to waste your time trying
to convince you to get one.
However, you’re probably still
wondering how to choose an air purifier that’s right for you.
With so many different brands and
types of air purifiers, it may seem overwhelming at first for how to choose the
best one that fits your needs. But, don’t worry because we are here to help by
sharing everything you need to know in order to get the best air purifier for
your needs.
Below, you’ll find this free guide
divided into five parts:
As you read through each section
below, we suggest that you take notes on a sheet of paper about the various
features that are important to you. By doing so, you will know exactly which
air purifier you will need by the time you are done reading and be able to
choose the best air purifier for your needs.
Let’s get started!
Let’s get started!
What Do You Want the Air Purifier to Do?
Its very important that you
start the process of choosing and air purifier by asking yourself this
question, “What do you want the air purifier to do?” With so many different
types of air purifiers on the market today, answering this question will help
narrow down your options considerably and make the decision much easier.
As you’ll learn in the next
section below, there are different filter types for air purifiers. Each filter
type is designed specifically to purify the air of certain toxins and
pollutants.
So, what do you really want the purifier to do? Do you want it to help reduce your allergies caused by microscopic particles? Are you suffering from pet dander or hair? Do you want to rid your house of smoke? Would you like to eliminate airborne bacteria and harmful viruses floating around in your house? Are you looking to eliminate odors and smells in your home? Do you just want to improve the overall health of yourself and/or your family?
So, what do you really want the purifier to do? Do you want it to help reduce your allergies caused by microscopic particles? Are you suffering from pet dander or hair? Do you want to rid your house of smoke? Would you like to eliminate airborne bacteria and harmful viruses floating around in your house? Are you looking to eliminate odors and smells in your home? Do you just want to improve the overall health of yourself and/or your family?
How to Choose the
Right Technology and Filter Type
Now that you know what you want
the air purifier to do, the next step is to determine which is the proper
filtering technology that will achieve your desired outcome.
As we mentioned before, each type
of purification system is better at filtering certain contaminants from the air
than the rest.
Now, instead of boring you with
all of the technicalities about how the underlying technology works for each
filtering system works, we’ll instead make this step easy for you to
understand. We’ll skip the technobable and share with you what really matters,
the pros and cons of each type.
True HEPA Filter
This is a highly effective,
physical type of filter that you are most likely used to seeing that cleans the
air.
Don’t confuse the term “true
HEPA” with “HEPA-type” when considering an air purifier. They are drastically
different. A true HEPA filter has been certified to remove 99.7% of particles
as small as 0.3 microns. A HEPA-type filter may only remove particles as small
as 2-3 microns. For comparison, a human hair is 2 microns in size.
Pros:
- Removes
pollen, mold spores and
- Particles
not released back into the air
Cons:
- Does
not remove odors, gas or smoke
- Not
effective in trapping particles smaller than .3 microns (viruses and
bacteria)
Ionic Purifier
(Also known as an Ionizer)
This technology does not have
an actual filter, but instead sends out negatively charged particles into the
air that bond to bad particles. This combination of ions then becomes too heavy
to remain in the air and fall to the floor.
Pros:
- Removes
very small particles, 0.01 microns
- Sterilizes
bacteria and viruses
Cons:
- Does
not trap particles. Just pulls them out of the air, but not from the room.
Particles may float back into the air. Must vacuum them up to eliminate
them completely.
- Does
not remove odors
Ultra Violet
(UV) Light
This system use electromagnetic radiation to break apart the DNA
of germs and viruses. It is best combined with other filter types.
Pros:
- Kills most bacteria and
viruses
- Helps prevent illness
and disease
Cons:
- Does not remove most
allergens or dust in the air
- Does not remove smoke,
fumes or gases
Carbon Filter
These filters have small absorbent pores that cause contaminants
to bond with the carbon and become trapped. These types of purifiers are
excellent at removing odors from pets, chemicals and pets. Because of their
limited pollutant removal, most often you’ll find this type of filter combined
as a pre-filter with another type of filter.
Pros:
- Most absorbent
- Eliminates chemical
fumes, gases, smoke and odors
- Does not release
contaminants back into the air
Cons:
- Does not remove dust
and other allergens
- Does not remove
micro-organisms, such as viruses and bacteria
Determining How
Powerful a Unit You Need
When you’re deciding on how to
choose an air purifier for your home or business, the size of the room is very
important for which device you get. You don’t want to waste money on a unit
that is more powerful than the room is intended for and vice verus.
Not all air purifiers are
designed to purify the same amount of space. For each device you’ll see a
figure listed for “Average Coverage” or “Room Size” in square feet. For
example, one device may only be able to purify a maximum space of 150 square
feet, while another unit can purify up to 300 square feet.
So, find out what the square
footage is for the room(s) in which you want to use an air purifier, and let
that be your guide. If you don’t know how to calculate the square footage for a
room, here is an easy to use online square footage calculator.
Understanding
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) Rating
The CADR
rating tells you how well the air is purified by the device. Its important
because it tells you how effective the air purifier is against removing three
particular pollutants: dust, pollen and tobacco smoke. Just remember, the
higher the numbers, the faster the unit filters the air.
Cost of Ownership
and Maintenance
Something many people don’t
take into consideration when deciding how to choose an air purifier for their
home or business is the actual true cost of ownership. Depending on the
technology and filter type used, some devices have higher maintenance costs
than other units and may use up more energy.
When choosing an air purifier
that uses a true HEPA or carbon filter, you must factor in the cost of
replacing the filters throughout the year. Some units may require a replacement
every six months or sooner and these costs can start to add up. When deciding
on the right air purifier for your needs, research the price of replacement
filters in order to see if the maintenance can fit within your budget.
For more information, pls visit us.
Olansi Healthcare Co.,ltd
www.olansigroup.com
Fiona Zeng Tel:+86 188 2082 9021
Email fiona-olansi@163.com
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