Did you know that the indoor air quality of your home can greatly affect your and your family’s health? For this reason, many people rely on electronic air cleaners to keep the air in their home safe. But are these types of air purifiers really worth it? Let’s take a look.
Who can benefit?
If you or another member of your household has a respiratory condition, such as asthma, or an allergy to dust, pet dander or fur, an electronic air cleaner will likely be a worthwhile investment. Since this device traps particles and prevents them from re-circulating in your home, it can help reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms triggered by exposure to air pollutants.
What upkeep is required?
If you want to equip your furnace or air conditioner with an air purifier, it’s important to be aware that certain maintenance will be required. As dust and debris accumulates in the filter, it’ll become less effective and can even lead to bacteria growth. Therefore, to fully benefit from an electronic air cleaner, you’ll need to regularly replace the filter and inspect it for other signs of wear.
Are there other solutions?
Before you invest in an electronic air cleaner, it’s a good idea to identify the source of your home’s poor air quality. For example, make sure that your allergy symptoms aren’t being triggered by mould spores caused by water damage in your basement or around leaky windows. You might also simply need to schedule more frequent HVAC service calls to keep your home’s ventilation system in peak condition.
However, if you’re unable to eliminate the source of the problem, such as if you have pets, an air purifier can be an effective way to remove excess particles from the air
How can you reduce costs?
If you want to add an air purifier to your HVAC system, the best time to do so is when you upgrade the existing heating or cooling unit. Since you’re already paying to have a new system installed or an old unit replaced, the extra work to include an electronic air cleaner will be more affordable.
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