Home Air Cleaners
How to Chose a Good Home Air Cleaner
You have been examining your home for quite some time now and have realized that something just isn’t right; the air seems polluted. Perhaps it’s so noticeable because you now see the dust in the air when sunlight passes through your window. In the home this form of pollution occurs for but not limited to the following reasons:
• Cooking smoke
• Pet dander
• Cigarette smoke
• Skin dander
• Fireplace smoke
• Mold and mildew etc.
Let us not even mention the fact that dust will gather on surfaces like dressers counter tops and so on. This has now made your home unlivable for anyone suffering from asthma and any other reparatory disease. Your best solution lies in the purchase of a Home Air Cleaner.
The first thing that you will need to consider, especially in this economy is price. Generally prices will vary; single unite that purify the air in one room can cost anywhere from $160.00 to $1,000.00. Primarily what will affect the price are the filtration setup and the quality of the mechanics. Be very careful in using price as the determining factor as you may end up sacrificing quality for affordability. It is extremely important to access your family’s needs when choosing a home air cleaner. Additionally there are cleaners that will purify the air in the entire home; these are however quite costly.
Secondly, when searching for a home air cleaner you will need to consider its effectiveness in purifying your home. The most effective home air cleaners will have either have a Ultra Low Prevention Air (ULPA) filter or a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. In purchasing a filter it is crucial to look for something called Cubic Feet per Minute or (CPM. The best cleaners will purify the air at about 100 CPM per 250 square feet. A normal room unit will be able to manage around 400 CPM, which works out to 1000 square feet of space.
Another thing to consider is the level of noise associated with the system. Since you are purchasing a home air cleaner you will have to take this into account. You will want you system to be as quiet and efficient as possible. For example portable units will need a fan to be more efficient; as without one they will not perform at there best. Portable units without fans will be less effective.
In conclusion there are many types and brands of home air cleaner out there; however, what is most important is not the brand type, but how effective it is. You will need to examine the price, quality of level of noise generated by the unit. Remember that the family is the most important part of the equation as well so make sure when choosing your unit that you pay attention to their needs.