How to pick the best air cleaner

Picking the best air cleaner - easier said than done.  You see, there is no such thing as the best air cleaner.

Why?

Well, the best air cleaner is the one that suits your situation, and yours alone.

So have a think about the following issues, and you’ll have a much better idea of which one is the best air cleaner for you!

What air quality do you require? Just to get rid of some pollen, or do you have a family member who is desperately seeking relief from serious allergy/asthma problems?
Generally speaking, the better the required air quality, the more expensive the solution.

Are we looking for air purification for the whole house, or just in one or two rooms? Whole house air cleaners are generally more expensive, are not as effective as room air cleaners, and are therefore not likely to be the best air cleaner.

How much clean air does your best air cleaner produce per hour? It’s important that the air purifier can effortlessly clean the room. Check the air purifier’s CADR – Clean Air Delivery Rate. If the air cleaner is too small for the job, you have to run the air purifier at the highest setting, which generates more noise, and leaves you with a higher energy bill.

Does the best air cleaner for you run silently? HEPA air purifiers generally are noisier than ionic/electrical air purifiers, so if you want a HEPA purifier, make sure the motor is powerful enough for the room to be cleaned effortlessly.

For many the best air cleaner is inexpensive, with low operating expenses. HEPA air purifiers have quite expensive filters that need replacing every few years, and depending on quality, sometimes more frequently. As a more powerful motor is required to overcome the resistance of the dense HEPA filter, HEPA air purifiers also use more electricity.

The best air cleaners, at least as far as manufacturing quality is concerned, have generous warranties on the unit and on any filters.

How safe should the air purifier be? Ozone generators in particular have become somewhat controversial, as some of them generate ozone levels that can irritate the lungs or worse.

Quite a task, not? Fortunately, we can nowadays do our research on the internet. Just remember to be wary of air purifier reviews that claim to have picked the best air cleaner!

For more information on related products, please choose from the following:

HEPA Air Cleaners |Electrical / Ionic Air Purifiers | Ozone Air Purifiers | Whole House Purifiers | Replacement Filters