Home Air Purifier (Whole House Air Purifier)

Using whole house air purifiers

Whole house air purifier is a perfect decision if you need to clean air in several rooms, entire apartments and houses. Purchasing such air purifying systems provides effective cleaning in the entire indoor space and helps you save money on purchasing several separate air purifiers for each room.

Choosing and buying a whole house air purifier

If you are looking for an effective whole house air purifier, there are several important criteria to be considered before you make a final decision. These criteria are: the size of your house or apartment, the main contaminants in the air, presence of HVAC system, and, of course, your budget.

1. The size of your apartment or house defines the capacity of the whole house purifying system you need to buy to get effective results. Of course, the higher the capacity, the higher the price. But it's important to make sure that the device has been designed for spaces bigger or equal to your apartment/house, otherwise you won't enjoy proper clean environment. Certain planning peculiarities require higher capacity of your air purifier, including: higher ceiling, large open areas, open windows etc.
2. The second criteria, the main contaminant(s) in your indoor air, is important for defining the cleaning technology that suits your needs best. For example, if your main issue is dust, you can install a pure HEPA filter, or a simple air ionizer. If you have miltiple various contamination sources or are not sure of them, your best choice is an air cleaner exploiting various technologies in one. But you should bear in mind that such purifier will cost more.
3. Presence of HVAC system in your house or apartment makes it easier to install a single centralized air purifying unit for the entire indoor space. You can install a whole house HEPA filter on your HVAC system, and supply it with UV technology for better results in controlling the growth of mold and bacteria.
4. And, finally, your budget. Here you should remember that a cheapstake pays twice. Not always cheaper price means saving. The final expenses involve not only the initial price of the device, but also the cost of replaceable supplies, and energy consumption. Choosing a cheaper air purifier often means either higher ongoing maintenance costs, or poorer quality or cleaning.