Air Purifier
#1
10-25-22, 11:23 AM
Air Purifier
We are exploring the use of an Air Purifier, we have 3 small dogs and the assumption is they are the biggest contributing factor against the Air Quality in the House.. The house is 938 sq ft including the Basement.. Curious how often the Filters would have to be changed or cleaned ?? Something affordable and won't break the Bank.. Thoughts & Ideas Appreciated, Cheers Thanks
#2
10-25-22, 04:45 PM
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Three dogs in a small house plus minimum 2 people. That's a lot to ask for an air purifier. I doubt any portable units will do what you expect. You would need a whole house air purifier. And those so called whole house purifiers from Lowes are nothing more than stationary portable units. Might work, might not! If you have forced air heating (duct work), you may be just as well use the fan mode more often to exchange air throughout the house. And change filters at least once a month. Just my thoughts.
#3
10-25-22, 05:03 PM
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Another thought is that any purifier must go through some type of media like charcoal or a water type filter media. A typical pleated paper type filter will do little to trap gases or smells.
Two things must be looked at. If the house is older, then most likely there are many air gaps to exchange air from the outside (actually that is healthy). If the house is new, then most likely it's tighter and better insulated and thus harder to exchange air. In either case an electronic filter (aka electrostatic precipitators,) or hybrid (both pleated fiber and electronic) would be your best or most effective type unit. But be aware that electronic filters usually produce ozone which can be an irritant. Again, activated carbon is very effective but must be renewed or recharged often. There is also UV filters. All these types are not cheap and to be effective must be installed in or on existing heating/AC systems for the most part.
I would suggest a one room portable unit that you keep in your bedroom, no dogs, doors closed.
Two things must be looked at. If the house is older, then most likely there are many air gaps to exchange air from the outside (actually that is healthy). If the house is new, then most likely it's tighter and better insulated and thus harder to exchange air. In either case an electronic filter (aka electrostatic precipitators,) or hybrid (both pleated fiber and electronic) would be your best or most effective type unit. But be aware that electronic filters usually produce ozone which can be an irritant. Again, activated carbon is very effective but must be renewed or recharged often. There is also UV filters. All these types are not cheap and to be effective must be installed in or on existing heating/AC systems for the most part.
I would suggest a one room portable unit that you keep in your bedroom, no dogs, doors closed.
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