Before Buying An Air Purifier or Cleaner
- By Web Master
- Published 08/29/2007
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First and foremost, you need to understand what does air cleaners or purifiers do. They help to filter the air or clean the air in your house. It removes particles like dust pet allergens, odors and smoke, and then return cleaner air to your room. There are many air purifiers on the market. Here are some things you should consider before buying an air purifier.
Where do you use your air purifier?
Portable air purifiers can be used in the bedrooms and on almost every room in your house. You can even bring it to motel rooms for use. This will depend on your personal requirements. Like how big you want it to be, and how far the air purifier can be place.
The capacity of the unit.
The size of the room will be depended on before you choose your right size. The efficiency ratings are based on model room sizes. And how many times per house the amount of air will go through the unit. Its best to calculate your room dimensions and then buy according to the recommended coverage area. Look out for special features like the quietness and other settings available.
Type of Filtration
Usually, the more filtration devices in it, the better the air purifier is. First, air is pass though a pre-filter, this traps larger particles. Then it passes through additional filters like a Hepa or carbon filters. Certified Hepa filters can remove more than 98% of the particles which are airborne. So its considered very efficient. At each filtering stage, it removes much m
ore unwanted particles. Therefore its better. But usually more expensive.
Availability of Filters
If your unit is not a common brand, you may have difficulty finding replacement filters later. This may impact what brand you decide on. Also check on prices, it's good to know ahead. It's a good idea to buy a replacement set of filters to have on hand at home, when buying the unit. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation as to when to change them. They do vary per unit.
Certification & Standards
Air cleaners are not cheap, especially those with multi or Hepa filters. Know what you are buying and inspect the unit for certification, efficiency ratings, and to ensure that it meets the product standards for your area. Also check the warranty details, and make sure a parts list is also included - this could help you later.
Maintanence
Be sure to keep it operating efficiently by changing filters. Pre-filters usually need changing every couple of months, and Hepa filters every 2-4 years, but confirm this from manufacturer's recommendations. Vacuum the intake airflow grates on the outside, they collect a lot of dust and particles, as does the area near the outflow.
Tips
Changing the prefilter often will protect the Hepa filter which is more expensive to change. Keep door closed to area if possible for better efficiency. Buy a unit made for a larger area - it will clean a small room better. If unit is in a bedroom, set it to 'quiet' mode for nighttime, and 'high' for daytime. For best efficiency, it should run continuously.
Where do you use your air purifier?
Portable air purifiers can be used in the bedrooms and on almost every room in your house. You can even bring it to motel rooms for use. This will depend on your personal requirements. Like how big you want it to be, and how far the air purifier can be place.
The capacity of the unit.
The size of the room will be depended on before you choose your right size. The efficiency ratings are based on model room sizes. And how many times per house the amount of air will go through the unit. Its best to calculate your room dimensions and then buy according to the recommended coverage area. Look out for special features like the quietness and other settings available.
Type of Filtration
Usually, the more filtration devices in it, the better the air purifier is. First, air is pass though a pre-filter, this traps larger particles. Then it passes through additional filters like a Hepa or carbon filters. Certified Hepa filters can remove more than 98% of the particles which are airborne. So its considered very efficient. At each filtering stage, it removes much m
Availability of Filters
If your unit is not a common brand, you may have difficulty finding replacement filters later. This may impact what brand you decide on. Also check on prices, it's good to know ahead. It's a good idea to buy a replacement set of filters to have on hand at home, when buying the unit. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation as to when to change them. They do vary per unit.
Certification & Standards
Air cleaners are not cheap, especially those with multi or Hepa filters. Know what you are buying and inspect the unit for certification, efficiency ratings, and to ensure that it meets the product standards for your area. Also check the warranty details, and make sure a parts list is also included - this could help you later.
Maintanence
Be sure to keep it operating efficiently by changing filters. Pre-filters usually need changing every couple of months, and Hepa filters every 2-4 years, but confirm this from manufacturer's recommendations. Vacuum the intake airflow grates on the outside, they collect a lot of dust and particles, as does the area near the outflow.
Tips
Changing the prefilter often will protect the Hepa filter which is more expensive to change. Keep door closed to area if possible for better efficiency. Buy a unit made for a larger area - it will clean a small room better. If unit is in a bedroom, set it to 'quiet' mode for nighttime, and 'high' for daytime. For best efficiency, it should run continuously.
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