Best Air Purifier Buying Guide

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that about 99% of the entire world population inhale air that is below air quality standard. This poses a serious health threat to the entire world's population. To be safe from these diseases that come from the contaminated air we breathe daily, having an air purifier is important. We will guide you on how to choose quality air purifiers for your home.

Consider the following factors before buying an air purifier.

Area of Coverage

Your first step in choosing the right air purifier for your home should be determining how large the rooms where you would be using the air Purifier are. This is because it would tell you the size of the air purifier to buy and the capacity as well. The amount of air an air purifier can collect, purify and give off depends on the size and capacity. So, to help you make the right choice, first determine the space your air purifier would be covering and buy one with a commensurate size.

Choosing a filter with regards to the health conditions of users

Under this factor, you should be considering whether there are people in your home that have special needs as it concerns the type of air they breathe. There are varieties of air purifiers with different qualities to fit different breathing needs. Some of these varieties include

• Air purifiers with True HEPA filter. These types of air purifiers are best for asthmatic patients and people who have Allergic rhinitis.
• Air purifiers with pre-filter. Ideal for people who have pets and or live in/around construction sites
• People who live in Industrial areas should go for air purifiers with activated carbon filter

Studies show that Ozone filter air purifiers could be dangerous to health as it sometimes combines with particles and allergens to produce bad air quality. However, they are good for reducing odor in the house. Other filters include antibacterial and germicidal filters that are ideal for destroying airborne germs, Uv filters that sterilize the air you breathe, mainly used in hospitals, Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) filter that is ideal for bacterial breakdown, and Charged Media filters that clean even the tiniest particles in the air.

Air change rate

Next, you should check the air filter speed of the air purifier. Air Change per Hour rate(ACH) refers to how many times the air purifier filters the air in the room per hour. The more the number of times, the better the filtering quality of the purifier. On the other hand, the Clean Air Delivery Rate(CADR) of the purifier is the measure of how fast the purifier decontaminates the available air and gives off purified air. The ACH and CADR ratings of an air purifier determine how efficient in purifying air the purifier is. The higher the rating, the more efficient the purifier would be.

Noise factor

Like many other home appliances, air filters make noise. However, some brands make less noise than others. You should ensure that purifiers to be used in the bedroom are models that make less noise. The noise mainly comes from the motor or cartridge. So, sometimes get your purifier checked to see if there is a malfunction in these two components. It could add to the noise.

Warranty and after-sales policy

Buy your air purifiers from known brands that offer strong warranties for their products. Also, ensure that the after-sales service is adequate in case of complaints. It is recommended that you run routine checks on your air purifier for particle clogging. Air purifiers should be changed at least once every year for better performance. 

In conclusion, we would advise that you take the contents of this guide seriously and adhere to the instructions. It would go a long way in ensuring your satisfaction. For quality air purifiers, choose Recreation Outfitters. We sell all kinds of air purifiers to suit your home, office, and car air cleaning needs.