An Electronic Air Cleaner—You Could Use A Breath Of Fresh Air In Your Tampa Home
While nothing may beat ventilating your home with fresh outdoor air, this option isn’t always practical or efficient. A better solution may be to use an electronic air cleaner.
In addition to dust, many electronic air cleaners can effectively capture:
- Other small, breathable particles, such as dirt, allergens and pollen
- Chemical vapors and assorted household odors
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi and airborne mold spores
There are two different types of electronic air cleaners: Electrostatic precipitators and ion generators. Both types of systems give particles a “charge,” though they differ in how they achieve this outcome. In the end, however, the charged particles still stick to each other.
- Electrostatic precipitators draw air into the cleaner, and then the polluted air passes through an ionizing device, which charges the particles and sends them to plates that supply the opposite charge. The particles adhere to the plates and are removed from the air.
- Ion generators draw particles in and charge them, before releasing ions, which are connected to the particles, into the air. These newly charged particles then latch onto other particles or surfaces and drop to the floor, or other surfaces around your home.
Many people who suffer from asthma, allergies, upper respiratory problems or chronic colds choose to install an electronic air cleaner in their homes, viewing the device as a proactive step that will help them breathe easier.
Still, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cautions that more studies need to be done to draw a conclusive link between electronic air cleaners and better health. Many physicians have taken the middle ground, saying that if air-cleaning systems provide relief, they are well worth it.
If you’re considering one, you should:
- Choose a system that is correctly sized for your home, removes a high amount of particles from the air and is made by a reputable manufacturer
- Consider the cost of operating the system
- Do a test run of the system to ensure that it is simple to operate and is not too noisy
- Seek a comprehensive and long-term warranty
The indoor air-quality experts at Simpson Air stand ready to listen to your objectives and will help you select the right system for your home. Call us today.
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