Air Filters Suitable For Your Home

Air filters are becoming common in every household with the increase in air pollution everywhere around the globe. However, sometimes there are some air filters which cause problems instead of resolving them. Some air cleaners emit toxic gases which can impair your memory, damage your lungs and respiratory system, and also cause cardiac diseases. 

In such cases it is a dilemma to understand which air cleaner would suit your needs and your home. But, now you do not have to worry. All you have to do is take care of these few things when you are about to buy a purifier and you will be in safe hands.

So let us go ahead and check the characteristics that will bring out the best in the money that you invest in buying an air cleaner.

Check for certification

Air cleaners are supposed to be certified and approved by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers also known as AHAM in short. These certified air cleaners are then rated between a range of 0- 450 according to the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) , which indicates the cleaner’s capacity to clean contaminants. The better the rating, the better the cleaner. This is something to look out for.

Check for ozone

Ionized air cleaners that use electrically charged plates known as electrostatic precipitators usually emit ozone gas which can cause irritation to the lungs and respiratory organs. Hence, it is better not to purchase these air purifiers.

Check HEPA

HEPA air filters or High Efficiency Particulate Air filters are highly effective for cleaning the air of dust particles, pollens, smoke and other contaminants. These cleaners do not emit ozone and use a filter which needs to be replaced every once in a year.

Check for size

You need to know the size of the air filter which will fit the room in which you intend to keep it. Just carry along with you the dimensions of the room where you want the air filter kept and match it to the AHAM certification on the appliance which gives the room size which matches the air filter. 

Check for efficiency

Air filters are meant to be kept running. Hence they need to be durable and efficient to work for a longer period of time and to be able to clean more dust and dirt in the air. An air cleaner’s certification from AHAM will determine the same.