Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors. When you consider that indoor air is ten times more polluted than outdoor air, the benefits of electronic air cleaners become obvious. Dust, allergens and microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria are common indoor pollutants, which electronic air cleaners remove from the air supply. There are systems that can clean the air through your whole house and smaller units that address trouble areas.
Portable Electronic Air Cleaners
Portable air cleaners are small and convenient. You can leave them in a trouble spot that always seems to have particularly bad air, lots of dust or odors, or you can move them from room to room. Portable air cleaners are perfect for rooms that your ductwork and home comfort systems don’t reach. Recent home additions, finished basements or attics often aren’t served by your existing ductwork, but this doesn’t mean the air quality is less important.
When compared to whole-house systems, portable units:
- only address a small area.
- can be moved to different trouble spots in the house or left in one place.
- may require more frequent cleaning and maintenance.
- must be powered on or off.
Whole-House Electronic Air Cleaners
Whole-house systems work with your home comfort system and ductwork to cleanse the air supply throughout your entire house, purifying it and circulating it back into your living space. If you have a household dust problem; if your family includes pets; if you notice strange odors or if your home is tightly sealed and the air isn’t well ventilated, a whole-house system may be the best choice. By filtering out contaminants, whole-house systems can even improve the health of residents that suffer from ongoing respiratory problems such as allergies or asthma.
Compared to portable units, whole-house systems:
- purify the air throughout your entire house.
- are typically lower-maintenance than portable systems.
- are out of sight and out of mind.
- work with your existing ducts.
- cycle air continuously, without having to be turned on or off.
If you have questions about electronic air cleaners, call Ace Hardware Home Services. We’ll be happy to help!
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