What Are Air Purifiers?
Air purifiers collect particles from the air and release clean air into your space. You can use purifiers in virtually any space that needs fresher air. Many people use a portable air purifier, but these only affect a small area. Then, if you have central HVAC system, dirty air gets brought back into the area.
Whole-house purifiers attach to your HVAC system and clean the air in your entire house. This involves a higher upfront cost, but if you’re dealing with high pollution levels or have residents with respiratory issues, this purifier may improve your quality of living in Troutman.
Benefits of installing whole-home air purifiers include:
- Fewer allergy symptoms
- Reduced virus exposure
- Less dust build-up
- Better health
- Fewer odors
- Improved sleep quality
When your house has poor IAQ, your HVAC system circulates pollutants throughout your home. Without intervention, the debris accumulates until you’re dusting multiple times a week, dealing with lingering odors, and suffering from respiratory issues.
If you’re worried about viruses, ultraviolet (UV) purifiers use UV-C rays to neutralize bacteria in the air. However, UV purifiers don’t remove VOCs, odors, or gases from the air. Older models would emit ozone, which could trigger respiratory issues, but newer models don’t have this issue.
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers remove 99.97% of particles from the air. When air enters the device, the filter traps contaminants and releases clean air. These devices are highly effective but don’t remove microbes, leading some homeowners to combine them with UV purifiers. You’ll have to change the filter periodically.
Adsorbent purifiers contain activated charcoal that traps particles in its pores. While these devices effectively remove smoke, odors, and chemicals, they might not eliminate other types of contaminants.
Evergreen Heating & Air LLC also carries the iWave Air Ionization System, which releases ions into the air. The ions attach to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), gases, bacteria, microorganisms, allergens, and other bacteria, making them easier to trap in the filter. This can reduce your risk of illnesses, mold exposure, and static shocks. We recommend these devices because they’re cost-effective and easy to install.