Regardless of where you choose to call home, the air quality is never going to be perfect. While some areas may be better than others, there will always be toxins and contaminants in the air. To improve the indoor air quality of a home, using an air purifier system is the best place to start.
The Benefits of Cleaner Air
The single most attractive benefit is the cleaner air, and how breathing cleaner air is better for our bodies. By cleaning the toxins and other harmful chemicals out of the air, the air we breathe is higher quality.
Though we can't say the air in a home is clean or pure, it is certainly better than air in a home without a purifier, and is most definitely better than the outdoor air that is full of pollutants from vehicles and industry production.
By breathing cleaner air, we reduce the risk of developing many respiratory illness. In addition to the respiratory benefit, it also helps people get a better night's sleep, which is restorative and good for overall health. Those who have allergies will likely experience a relief in symptoms because allergens will be trapped in the filter, rather than free in the air for breathing.
How an Air Purifier System Works
An air purifier system works with a system of fans and air filters. The fans work to circulate air through the room, drawing it into the filter, and passing cleaner air out through the system. The filters collect the pollutants, toxins, and allergens in the air to prevent them from being in the supply we breath.
Depending on the type of system used, the filters are either wiped clean or replaced periodically. Some systems use a charcoal filter which will also work to remove odors from the room including cigarette smoke, pet odors, food, etc.
How to Choose the Right System
Not all air filtration systems are created equally. There are several different types of systems, all with various features and price points. The specific one you get may depend more on a budget than what it has to offer.
When choosing a system, think about the type of filtration, the cost of the unit, the size of the space the filtration system needs to cover, and the noise level of the unit. Ionic purifiers are more expensive, but they are also quieter in operation, and easier to maintain.
The ionic purifiers use positive and negative charge to get the particles to stick to the metal filters, which are simply wiped clean when dirty. This saves money on filters over the life span of the system.
When choosing a system, look closely at the type of filter used, the cost of replacement filters, and how many square feet the system will effectively handle. To get whole house filtration, more than one unit will be required, so be sure to put filters in the most commonly used rooms first.
