subject: Air Purifiers - Learn What To Look Out For Before Buying [print this page] Thinking of buying an air purifier? If you're like most people today I'm sure the answer is yes. As our air quality has degraded over the years it has become imperative that you take extra steps to clean the air in your home and this is where a top quality air purifier comes into play. These units have added to the comfort of the typical home or office space and will continue to do so. As a result air purifiers have increased in popularity significantly over the last ten years and rightfully so.
Now even though air purifiers have been proven to be a great asset to many health conscious individuals including people who suffer from allergies and other respiratory afflictions, some people still wonder if these are just gadgets or are they truly worth the price tag. If you purchase your unit correctly almost all top quality air purifiers are a great bargain considering what they do for your health. If you have indoor pets especially dogs then for sure you are in need of a quality air purifier right now.
It's true that many of the better brands are quite expensive when you compare them on paper. But you need to keep in mind that these are not just random toys they are meant to improve your health by improving the air quality in your home or office. And practically can you really put a price tag on your health? Now this does not mean that you should run out and purchase the most expensive air purifier. You of course will need to do a little research on the top brands and models to find the one that is just right for your home or office. Also honestly price is not the critical deciding factor when choosing a potential unit for your personal needs.
When buying an air purifier you will need to look closely at the price of the unit but you do this in the context of the full time life expectancy of the purifier you intend to purchase. You also need to know that many units will require that you purchase additional filters a few times each year. If this is unacceptable for you then your next option is to purchase an air purifier that uses collection grids instead. This way you eliminate the need for the replacement filters but this will usually mean a higher price tag for the purifier. However over the lifetime usage of the unit you will more than make back the extra money spent. Also with the collection grid models you will tend to cut down on noise so if this is an issue for you then there's another plus for going this route.
Also you need to keep in mind that it's important to have a full understanding of what you intend to use your air purifiers for before you go shopping for the unit. Do you happen to be a big smoker? What about pets? Is your home a possible small zoo? In these cases it's important to understand that not all air purifiers are made to handle these situations. The last thing you want to do is spend your hard earned money on a unit that does not do what you want it to do. So just make sure to read the manufacturer's information thoroughly to confirm that the unit you're considering will be able to provide with the results you're looking to achieve.
A few other things to keep in mind when looking to purchase a high quality air purifier is to base you decision on the following criteria:
Capacity - Just how big the unit is and how big a space you need to clean. Make sure to get a unit that can adequately clean the amount of space in the room in question.
Placement - Where exactly will you be placing the unit in your home? You will need to account for noise level etc.
Energy Efficiency - You need to make sure your unit will be as efficient as possible and that it gets the highest Energy Star rating possible for your price range.
Keeping the above tips in mind, you should be able to find and purchase an air purifier that gets you the best results possible and provide the greatest health benefits for you and your family.
