Ah....Taking a deep breath of fresh, clean-smelling air is great. And, the cleaner the air is, the better for all. And while most of us recognize that oftentimes the outside air contains pollutants from factories and plants, we may overlook the air in our homes. But whether you live in a home that was just built or a home that has been around for decades, you will find that having an air purifier system installed will greatly improve how you feel.
There are 4 basic types of air purifiers, each with their own perks and quirks. They range in cost and ease of installation, so don't just go out and buy the first one you see. In addition, it should be noted that there is no exact requirements to grade these systems by. However, some basic considerations are cost, maintenance requirements, power requirements, level and source of pollution, room size, and unit efficiency. Here are brief descriptions of each type of air purifiers, though it is not uncommon for an air cleaner unit to work through combining some of the techniques.
Electronic ionizers: These air cleaners use an electronic process to reverse the charge of the particles in the air. They contain collection plates which work much like magnets that attract the particles in the air, as well as from items in the room like clothing, walls, floors and furniture. In order for the electronic air purifiers to best work, you will need to dust and vacuum the room often. Also, keep in mind that this type of air cleaner does produce a small amount of ozone. One of the best examples of this type of air purifier is the Friedrich C-90B because it also uses a strong fan and a HEPA filter.
HEPA air purifiers: This type of air filter uses pleated High Efficiency Particle Arresting filters that trap the particles. This is accomplished by using a fan to pull the air through the filter. These fans are often noisy, but some models are quieter than others. On the more positive side, HEPA filters are touted as being the most effective and they do not produce any ozone.
UV purifiers: This type of air purifier works by using ultra violet light to neutralize biological contaminants. Many experts agree that UV light is effective in destroying microbes such as bacteria, dust mites and mold spores if given enough exposure time. However, units of this type should be combined with a filter and fan to be most effective.
Ozone generators: There are some units that merely produce ozone and in actuality remove none of the allergens from the air. Large amounts of ozone will neutralize strong odors such as smoke odor, but according to the EPA this is dangerous for human health. This product gets around the EPA by not claiming to be a medical device; in addition, these types of air purifiers have been banned in the state of California by the Air Resources Board.
For more information on heating and air, please visit www.northernairplumbing.com or call 218.927.6828.
Article independently authored by Eric Parish. The content herein may or may not reflect the views and opinions of Northern Air Plumbing. Click for search engine optimization and search engine marketing or visit WebDrafter.com's Blog.
There are 4 basic types of air purifiers, each with their own perks and quirks. They range in cost and ease of installation, so don't just go out and buy the first one you see. In addition, it should be noted that there is no exact requirements to grade these systems by. However, some basic considerations are cost, maintenance requirements, power requirements, level and source of pollution, room size, and unit efficiency. Here are brief descriptions of each type of air purifiers, though it is not uncommon for an air cleaner unit to work through combining some of the techniques.
Electronic ionizers: These air cleaners use an electronic process to reverse the charge of the particles in the air. They contain collection plates which work much like magnets that attract the particles in the air, as well as from items in the room like clothing, walls, floors and furniture. In order for the electronic air purifiers to best work, you will need to dust and vacuum the room often. Also, keep in mind that this type of air cleaner does produce a small amount of ozone. One of the best examples of this type of air purifier is the Friedrich C-90B because it also uses a strong fan and a HEPA filter.
HEPA air purifiers: This type of air filter uses pleated High Efficiency Particle Arresting filters that trap the particles. This is accomplished by using a fan to pull the air through the filter. These fans are often noisy, but some models are quieter than others. On the more positive side, HEPA filters are touted as being the most effective and they do not produce any ozone.
UV purifiers: This type of air purifier works by using ultra violet light to neutralize biological contaminants. Many experts agree that UV light is effective in destroying microbes such as bacteria, dust mites and mold spores if given enough exposure time. However, units of this type should be combined with a filter and fan to be most effective.
Ozone generators: There are some units that merely produce ozone and in actuality remove none of the allergens from the air. Large amounts of ozone will neutralize strong odors such as smoke odor, but according to the EPA this is dangerous for human health. This product gets around the EPA by not claiming to be a medical device; in addition, these types of air purifiers have been banned in the state of California by the Air Resources Board.
For more information on heating and air, please visit www.northernairplumbing.com or call 218.927.6828.
Article independently authored by Eric Parish. The content herein may or may not reflect the views and opinions of Northern Air Plumbing. Click for search engine optimization and search engine marketing or visit WebDrafter.com's Blog.
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