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Air Cleaners
Air cleaning is a wonderful method used
to reduce pollutants in indoor air. It provides the removal
of pollutants, ventilation, and it cleans the air. Air cleaners
have been known to reduce health effects from harmful indoor
particles in the air. There are several different air filters
and cleaners to choose from.
Below is a list of your options:
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Mechanical Filters
- Mechanical air filters remove dust by capturing it
on the filter medium. Any man made or natural fiber
filter is a mechanical air filter. This includes furnace
filters and HEPA air filters as well.
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High Efficiency Particulate
Accumulation (HEPA) - Filter that removes 99.97%
of particles in the air by forcing it through screens
containing microscopic pores. Great for people who suffer
from sensitivity to allergens. Traps extremely small
particles.
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Electronic Air Cleaners
- Device that uses a series of wires that are electrically
charged. These charged wires attract the particles being
drawn in by the heating/cooling fan. Must be maintained
for efficiency.
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Electrostatic Air Filters
- Work by charging the dust particles in the air which
are then attracted to metal plates in the machine. You
don't have to change them, just wash them off. May produce
ozone.
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Ion Generators - Works
well when used in conjunction with an air filter. This
device produces negative ions that charge the particles
in the air. The charged particles then attach themselves
to walls, floors, furniture, etc. May produce ozone.
Before purchasing an air filter or cleaner,
consider the performance of the air cleaner. Such factors
include the amount of particles to be removed, the effective
air volume of the air to be cleaned, energy efficiency,
and the level of noise created. In addition, it is important
to research the cost of maintenance for each device before
investing in it. Keep in mind, typically the most effective
cleaners and filters will cost more to maintain.
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