One of the top health issues includes indoor air contaminants. Using a whole home air cleanser is one way to address the issue of indoor air contaminants. These devices work by controlling or eliminating the origin of the contaminants. The devices are attached to the current central heating and/or air system and work by blocking the air as it passes back into the house. But is this type of cleaner worth investing in?
There are five types of home air cleaners that cover the entire house. There is the High Efficiency Particulate Deposition or HEPA for short. It removes 99. 97% of allergens from the air and requires and strong motorized inflator. It uses weaved ecoquest purifier glass allergens and these allergens are formed into a filter that has a very big surface. The second type of cleaner is the electronic cleaner. It removes 95% of dust and about 85% of microscopic allergens. It operates by drawing allergens back to the inside by fan and then charges them with a high voltage cord. Another charge then attracts the particle as they pass. The third type if cleaner is the self-charging electrostatic cleaner. This type of cleaner blocks about 10% — 35% of allergens in the air. It operates by using man made fibers that induce static charge to attract allergens. The fourth type of cleaner is the ultra-violet light cleaner. There is no method used to determine it rate of removal although most units in this class have limited effectiveness of killing bacteria and mold. This cleaner operates by sterilizing air that passes UV lamps via wasting air. The 5th type of cleaner is the ozone-ionizer. It works in two steps to clean the air. The ozone (naturally occurring gas) purifies the air by oxidation. The ozone then penetrates into the compounds of the pollutant. The second step is ionization. The particle in the air is charged with negative ions and these charges stick to the allergens making them to drop out of the air.
Now that you know how the home air cleaners work, let’s take a look at some of the reasons you may want to invest in one. When the home air cleaners are attached to your central heating and/or air system, it significantly reduces the amount of noise than the usual room air cleanser. If you live in an area with a lot of outdoor contaminants or have someone in your home with asthma, these types of devices are a great investment. Many people take their central heating and/or cooling system for granted and never really thing about them at all. When a full house air cleanser is attached, it requires much attention particularly when the filter needs changing.
There are cons to consider when purchasing devices that cover the entire house. These types of air cleaners will require a qualified technician for installation. After they are installed you have to thing about the filtration systems. Sometimes the costs of the filtration systems can be greater that a room cleaner. If these devices break down you have to call a technician and that can be costly also. Another factor is air from a central heating and/or cooling system does not flow equally through all rooms so there might be a build-up of dust and other allergens in some areas of your home. Because the home air cleaners only work when the heating or cooling system is continuously running, you may incur an extremely expensive electric bill. Also consider the regular replacement of the filtration systems, which can be very expensive also. And remember the ozone-ionizers falls allergens out of the air and they can land anywhere in the house.
There are only a few options to consider when choosing a whole home air cleanser. There are health issues, cost, and the type of cleaner to buy. Also check the technical specifications to make sure that it will also help the sq video footage of your home. You may also want to see about try it for yourself maintenance like replacing air filtration systems. And remember all devices work differently. So consider some of these pros and cons when considering if a full house air cleanser is right for you.