Indoor Air Is More Unhealthy Than 30 years Ago
It has been estimated that the air inside of the average American home is at least five times more polluted than the air outdoors. This statistic is very troubling because we spend so much time indoors. These harmful impurities can have a serious impact on our health. Fortunately, consumers are now looking for ways to improve the quality of their indoor air. For millions of people, air purifiers have become a popular method of eliminating harmful airborne contaminants thereby improving the quality of air in their homes.
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How Air Purifiers Benefit Your Health.
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Are you “Air Purifier Confused?”
With so many different types available, it can often be hard for consumers to decide which one is best for them. All of these air purifiers work to some degree but some work better than others. Many of them will not meet your particular health needs. Before you select an air purifier, it is important to understand how they are rated.
How To Identify Your Air Purifier Needs
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2010 Air Purifier Ratings.
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Problems With Whole House Air Purifiers
Whole House Air Purifiers are are installed in the home’s ventilation system. Installation of the air purifier is done by connecting the system to the home’s heating and cooling system. These purifiers work by cleansing the indoor air that includes removing harmful airborne contaminants.
However several problems exist with whole house air purifiers:
#1 Poor Air Flow: Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts are generally designed to move hot and cold air into the room, not to circulate air in and out of the room. The proof is that you find dust in the rooms of your house, even though you already have a filter on your heating/cooling system.
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Whole House Air Purifiers vs. Room Air Purifiers.
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