The 5 Major Types Of Electronic Air Filters And Purifiers
Alan LeStourgeon Electronic air cleaners are an important addition to any home or office today. With indoor air pollution being up to five times greater than with outdoor air, many respiratory health issues are on the rise. Indoor air pollution continues to be a major problem in our country. The ironic thing is that people complain about the outdoor air pollution stating they are unable to come outside because of the poor quality air when much of the time it is worse inside. To help clean up the air pollution in your home or office there are five major types of electronic air cleaners on the market today. These types are the HEPA air filter, air ionizer, germicidal UV lamp, activated carbon air filter, and the ozone generator. The following is a general description and function of the five major types of electronic air cleaners. HEPA Air Filter: this electronic air cleaner is one of the best available on the market for filtering particles as small as 0.3 microns. Hepa filters remove dust, pollen, dust mites, many bacteria, and many other allergens. Disadvantages include that it does not remove chemical fumes, organic and inorganic gasses, cigarette smoke, odors, viruses, and germs. Also, any bacteria that are captured by the filter can breed and reproduce if not cleaned regularly. Air Ionizers: this electronic air cleaner uses an electrical field to cause very small particles to clump together such as cat dander, as they pass through that field. It is very good for eliminating viruses, bacteria, cigarette smoke, and chemical fumes. Disadvantages are that it does not eliminate odors, kill germs or fungi, and remove chemicals in the air. Germicidal UV Lamp: this electronic air cleaner, or sometimes just the component of another kind of air purification system, uses ultra violet light to kill germs, viruses, bacteria, and mold. Disadvantages are that it has no effect on allergens, chemical fumes, gases, odors, and cigarette smoke. Activated Carbon Air Filters: this electronic air cleaner works well for absorbing chemical fumes, gases, cigarette smoke, and odors. Disadvantages are that it has no effect on micro-organisms, dust, and allergens. Ozone Generators: this electronic air cleaner works very well for eliminating strong odors from such sources as pets, cigarette and cigar smoke, and some chemicals. Disadvantages include irritated eyes and respiratory system if turned up too high, smell, and no effect on particles and chemicals. Since each of these electronic air cleaners may have several strengths and weaknesses, the best option is to purchase a system that is multifunctional to meet your specific requirements. There are many air purification systems on the market today that contain either some or all of these various components. Make sure you consult the various consumer magazines to see which kinds of air purifiers are right for your needs. About the Author
Alan LeStourgeon runs the Air Purifier Auctions website where you can find information on UV air purifiers, Fresh Air purifiers and other purifiers for your home or business. Alan LeStourgeon may be contacted at http://www.airpurifierauctions.com/. Click here to view more articles by Alan LeStourgeon. Reprinted with Permission from IdeaMarketers.com
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