Air Purifier Reviews – Picking Out The Best Air Purifier For Your Home

There are more and more models of air purifiers of different brands emerging in the market. There are a few kinds of air purifiers but each one claims that their air purifier is the best while others are useless. With all this taking place, you can only trust testimonials and air purifier reviews.

The only way you can get the suitable air purifier is finding out how the air purifier works and to make use of what they are designed to remove. You will need to decide if you need an air purifier because you have health problems, or if you want to get rid of mold, chemicals or odor, or you just want cleaner air. By determining what you needs are, it will be easier to pick out the suitable one.

Different Type Of Filters

Here are the major types of air purifier and a brief description of what it does best so that it will be easier for you to pick one.

HEPA Filters

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are actually mats which are made by arranging the fibers randomly into the form of a mat. These mats are usually pleated and folded into the size which is required. Most air purifiers remove particles from the air by sucking in air and the air will move through a few different layers of the mat. Such filters are great for eliminating particles from the air such as allergens like dust, dander and pollen. These filters are capable of removing 99.97% of particles as minute as 0.3 microns. For these filters to work at its best, a strong fan must be incorporated with the air purifier to force air into the air cleaner. Air purifiers with such filters work best for people with allergy problems and those who have asthma.

Activated Carbon

The above mentioned carbon is specially treated charcoal which has been thoroughly treated to activate it. This is usually done with chemicals or steam under high temperatures. After they are treated, myriads of small holes are formed and this increases the surface area of the charcoal. This makes the carbon highly reactive. With the use of the activated carbon, they allow a chemical reaction to occur between chemicals in the air and the carbon. As a result, the carbon permanently bonds to the chemicals. These filters are excellent in removing odor and chemical from the air. Air purifiers with activated carbon are great for people who need smells to be removed from their house.

Ionic Filters or Negative Ion Generators

Ionic air filters charges air molecules with the use of electricity. Such charged air molecules are called ions and they are then returned into the air. As they move around, they clash with other particles. The charge in the air molecule causes the particles to adhere to one another. As a result, they get so heavy and big that it falls to the floor. These work well for particles but not for odors and chemicals. They are great for people with allergy and asthma.

UV Light

UV light in air purifiers is to kill biological organisms such as germs, bacteria and viruses. In order for these organisms to be killed, they must pass through the. Air purifiers with UV light are excellent in avoiding the occurrence of diseases and the spread of germs but do not work well in removing particles or reducing chemicals and odors.

Ozone Generators

Ozone generators can only function in one way – remove odor. They work well in removing odor and that’s about it. They do not perform very well in removing chemicals, killing biological organisms or eliminating particles. People who needs help in terms of odor and smell removal should benefit greatly from the ozone generator. These are most commonly installed at hotels, bars and restaurants where there is a need to remove the smoke and the smell of food.

Three Best Air Purifiers For Your Home

1. Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier, HEPA Air Cleaner, AP51030K

• Thorough filtering : its three-stage filtration system which is made up of a pre-filter, carbon filter and true HEPA filter ensures 99.97% contaminants are removed from your environment

• Noise Level : reasonably quite

• Performance : works well even on long hours on ‘turbo’ mode

• Ease of use : Controls are easy to understand

• Adjustable speed modes : four speed modes to choose from including ‘sleep’ and ‘turbo’ modes

• High filtering speed : able to filter air 4.8 times per hour in a 500 square feet room

Cons :

• Wobbly and Shaky fan wheel : the fan wheel is off balance causing it to vibrate and wobble at high speeds. The vibration is noticeable at ‘high’ but starts to get annoying at ‘turbo’

• Price : Pricey

 

2. Surround XJ-3800 Intelli – Pro Air Purifier

Pros:

• Seven types of filtration : the Intelli – Pro uses seven types of filtration to ensure you the cleanest air possible. The seven filters are the HEPA filter, carbon filter, ionizer, photocatalytic (TiO2) filter, germicidal UV lamp, washable pre-filter and electrostatic dust collector

• Able to clean air in large areas : this model is able to handle spaces up to 600 square feet with a guarantee that 99.97% airborne particles removed.

• Sensor technology : the Intelli – Pro has a unique self-monitoring system which provides the instant and easy-to-read feedback about how the purifier is doing. Indicator lights are used in the Clean Air Monitor to let you know how clean or contaminated the air is. The type of pollutant present can also be detected and just ideal for people who suffer from allergies

• Filter indicator : the unit automatically tells you when to change or clean the filters

• Quiet : the unit operate at minimal noise

• Low volume fan and multiple air inlets : the Intelli – Pro is built with many low-volume fan and multiple air inlets to ensure maximum airflow in and out of the unit

• Warranty : the Intelli – Pro comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. You may return the unit if you are not satisfied with it within 30 days. Its warranty is for a period of three years and covers on defects in materials and workmanship.

Cons :

• Filter indications stopped working : the Intelli – Pro had an added feature that reminds you when to change or clean the filters however, over time the indicators go haywire. Though filters have been changed or cleaned, it still asks for the filters to be changed.

 

3. Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology – WH10600

Pros:

• Auto setting – set it, forget it : on auto mode, the unit automatically detects the air quality of the environment in the room. When dust flies during dusting or vacuuming, the unit detects the air quality as bad within 15 seconds and takes up a notch to setting 2

• LCD control panel : the display panel shows the air quality in the room. It has three colors depending on the air quality. Blue = good, yellow = fair, red = poor

• Coated screen : the screens are coated with titanium dioxide to boost UV effectiveness by ensuring 99.9% of germs are killed and removed

• Quiet : the unit operates quietly

• Low maintenance : the unit comes with rinsable pre-filter to collect pet dander and other large particles while HEPA media filter is used to capture the smallest particles.

Cons :

• Slow customer service response : Hoover did not fair very well in terms of customer service. It may take about two months for a unit to be ready if sent for repair or warranty.

Before you buy:

Choosing an air purifier is an important consumer decision. Remember, one of the best resources that you have are the reviews which you can find on the Internet or in magazines or newspaper. Make sure that you have done enough survey before you purchase it.