Types of Air Purifiers
More people are waking up to the fact that their indoor air is not squeaky clean. In fact, many people live and work in environments where the indoor air is more polluted than the outdoor air.
Air purifiers have emerged as the best solution to the indoor air quality problem. Homeowners now have many of them to choose from. In this post, we look at some of the most common types of air purifiers on the market today.
HEPA Air Purifiers
HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) purifiers are the gold standard for air purifiers. They feature a tightly woven mesh filter designed to capture around 99.7% of air airborne particles larger than 0.3 microns. These widely tried and tested air purifiers can trap most indoor air contaminants, including mold spores, pet dander, dust, pollen, and some bacteria.
HEPA purifiers are highly beneficial in homes with allergy or asthma sufferers living in them. Removing airborne contaminants like pollen and pet dander will reduce the frequency of allergic reactions or asthma attacks. Also, since HEPA purifiers can trap mold spores, they can help prevent the spread of mold growth in indoor spaces.
However, HEPA filters are not great for odor control, and they can be noisy. You also have to clean them regularly.
Activated Carbon Air Purifiers
Activated carbon air purifiers are an excellent option if you’re constantly battling gaseous pollutants or unwanted odors within your indoor space. They can remove the smell of smoke, cooking odors, paint chemicals, and even cleaning agents from the air. The result is a cleaner, fresher, indoor environment.
These systems can also work well with other air purifiers like the HEPA system for better pollutant removal. The combination is necessary because activated carbon air purifiers can’t capture particles like pollen or dust.
UV Air Purifiers
These air purifiers use ultraviolet light-C to eliminate airborne microbes like bacteria, viruses, and mold spores. The UV-C light changes the microorganism’s DNA to stop it from replicating and ruining your indoor air quality. Thus, they can help prevent the spread of illness.
Keep in mind that UV air purifiers won’t help with dust, pollen, or gaseous pollutants, so you have to pair them with another type of air purifier. Additionally, the purifiers have a limited range and can only eliminate pathogens that come within a few square feet of the UV-C light.
Ionic Air Purifiers
Ionic air purifiers filter the air by emitting ions that attach to airborne contaminants to make them heavier. The heavier, charged particles are then easily trapped in the purifier’s collection plates. With ionic air purifiers, the goal is simple: effectively remove as many particles as possible from circulation.
They are highly efficient in removing dust from indoor spaces. They also operate quietly, which makes them an excellent choice for spaces where peace and quiet are paramount.
However, the efficacy of these systems is still up for debate.
Get the Perfect Air Purifier for Your Indoor Space
Do you need help with choosing the perfect air purifiers for your space? Texas Pride AC & Heating can help. Call our team in Houston, TX, at (713) 864-0110 to book an appointment. Let us help.
