Consumer Voice, Delhi: According to a United Nations Environmental Programme study, pollution can contribute between 22% and 52% to the overall pollution levels. Air pollution can put all at risk. Recently, cases of Coronavirus in the capital were on the rise and one of the major factors was that of polluted air.
The physical and psychological wellbeing of an individual is affected by the kind of air pollution, we are currently experiencing. Respiratory diseases, Cardiovascular damage, fatigue, headaches and anxiety, irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, nervous system damage are only a few to name.
Types of pollutants that an air purifier can remove
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters remove particles by capturing them on filter materials and can clear the air of dust, tiny fibres, pollen, pet dander, smoke, etc. these pollutants are considered damaging to a person’s health, regardless if they have a specific allergy towards them or not.
Types of air purifiers
HEPA Purifiers
There are primarily two types of air purifiers. One which has HEPA filters and the other type has ionizer filters. HEPA filters remove at least 99.97 per cent of 0.3-micrometre particles and are usually more effective at removing larger particles. HEPA purifiers, which filter all the air going into a clean room, must be arranged so that no air bypasses the HEPA filter.
Ionizer Purifiers
Ionizer purifiers use charged electrical surfaces or needles to generate electrically charged air or gas ions. These ions attach to airborne particles that are then electrostatically attracted to a charged collector plate. This mechanism produces a trace amount of ozone and other oxidants as a byproduct.
How to choose the best air purifier for your home. Courtesy, Consumer Voice How to choose the best air purifier for your home. Courtesy,Consumer Voice How to choose the best air purifier for your home
- Getting the right size air purifier ensures that the device will work most effectively inside your home. Calculate room area size and consult your area dealer to choose air purifier capacity.
- Noise, For the sake of quietness, pick a larger unit and run it on a lower speed, rather than using a small one.
- Energy Consumption, Air purifiers generally use 50- 200 watts for proper functioning. Prefer that consumes lesser energy.
- Maintenance, Keep in mind that most of the filters need to be replaced annually, an expense that might cost of the air purifier, but a few models are now available with cleanable HEPA filters.
- Warranty,Before buying a product, get a clear idea whether the parts of the air purifier such as motor, fan or components are covered under the warranty. Air purifiers come with a 1 or a 2-year warranty while some of the brands give extended warrantee.
Important tips for efficient use of Air Purifiers. Courtesy, Consumer Voice Important tips for efficient use of Air Purifiers
- Keep the door of the room shut for the air purifier to make any difference. It’s impossible in for the air purifier to work efficiently where the door opens multiple times or even in open cabins or large lobbies.
- Clean the pre-filter and replace the HEPA filter exactly at the time it’s specified.
- Place it in the most uncluttered area of the room so that it can suck in more air.
- Run it continuously when you are in the room.
- Monitor its efficiency with an external AQI monitoring device kept on the opposite side of the room.
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