How to Compare Air Purifiers

Air purifiers are ingenuous innovations that allow consumers to purify the air in their homes or apartments of odors. They are especially ideal for people who suffer from allergies, as some models purify the air of pollutants and allergens. Some models even sterilize the air of molds, viruses and bacteria. Features vary among models, so comparing air purifiers to find the one that meets your specific needs is crucial to purchasing the ideal one for your home.

Instructions

1. Compare the price of each air purifier to determine which ones fit your price range. Your budget may not allow for overly expensive ones, which you will need to eliminate immediately. Keep in mind, however, that some extremely cheap models may not offer as high a quality level as more expensive ones.

2. Determine the type of air purifier that you need. If you have allergies and wish to purify the air of allergens, you should consider one designed for allergies. If you would like to sterilize the air of molds, viruses and bacteria, you should consider sterilizing models. If you, however, simply wish to eliminate odors and circulate pure air, you should merely consider a traditional model.

3. Examine the fan speed settings, for some air purifiers offer no speed settings, whereas others offer six speed settings. Determine whether complete air control is important to you or not, for some models offer more versatility in fan control than others.

4. Learn about the control settings for each air purifier. Some air purifiers are controlled by knobs, whereas some are controlled by LCD displays and still others offer a convenient remote control feature so that you can control the air purifier from any point within the room. Decide how highly you value a remote control or LCD display feature.

5. Look at the noise level specifications, for some air purifiers are virtually silent, whereas some are noisier than others. This could be an important element if you plan on placing it in your bedroom where you may want complete silence in which to sleep.

6. Find out what kind of filter each air purifier uses. Some filters may be washed or vacuumed, whereas others need to be completely replaced every six to 12 months, which will be an additional recurring cost that you must incur to upkeep your air purifier. A more expensive model that features a cleanable filter might be worth the extra money and actually be cheaper in the long run.

7. Note the size of the air purifiers and the room capabilities of each. An overly bulky one might not be ideal for a small space. Yet, a tiny one might not be capable of handling a large space. Specification denoting the space in square feet that the purifier can handle should be listed in the air purifier specifications.

Tips & Warnings

• Read customer reviews to learn additional details about each air purifier you wish to compare, for some details that are not listed in manufacturer specifications might be important to you. For instance, some air purifier filters are more difficult to change than others.

• Beware of selecting a more expensive air purifier that has features that you will not utilize enough to warrant the extra cost; examine your needs as you compare models.

References

• AllergyBuyersClub.com; Compare Air Purifiers--Comparison of air purifier models

Resources

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