| Buying a cheap air purifier seems like a really good | | | | running as it should. |
| idea. After all, why pay more for something if | | | | Frequency of Filter Changes Be sure you know |
| you can get it for less? Here are 4 factors to | | | | how often the filters need to be replaced. If they |
| consider as you decide how much a cheap air | | | | need to be replaced every 3, or 6 months add |
| purifier will really cost. | | | | the replacement costs onto the total cost of the |
| Cost of the Purifier A price that pales in | | | | unit, project how long the warranty says it will |
| comparison to other products on the market can | | | | last. For instance, if the initial cost was $150, and |
| be very appealing to a budget that is already | | | | the manufacturer recommends changes every 3 |
| stretched tight. But before you take the plunge; | | | | months and the filters cost $49. Then the cost |
| be sure you're comparing apples with apples by | | | | for the first year is really $150 plus $147 which is |
| examining the features that are offered with the | | | | $297. And for each year afterwards you will pay |
| cheaper purifier. Better to know what you're | | | | $147. And let's say the filter is warranted for 3 |
| actually getting before it arrives than be | | | | years. Now the total cost of the machine has |
| disappointed that it doesn't come with all the | | | | risen from the initial $150 to $591. Not as cheap |
| features that will make it effective for you. | | | | as it originally seemed. |
| Cost of Replacement Filters Be sure to find out | | | | Warranty A product with a limited warranty may |
| where and how easily replacement filters can be | | | | cost less initially, but if it doesn't work and there is |
| purchased and replaced. This will be a huge factor | | | | a limited warranty on time and conditions that the |
| in how much you will really pay over time if you | | | | manufacturer agrees to repair or replace, you |
| keep the purifier, and will also give you some idea | | | | may be forced to buy another air purifier, adding |
| of how much time it will cost you to keep it | | | | to the cost of your initial purchase. |