| Filterless air purifiers are a relatively new invention | | | | Also relatively recently, these filterless systems |
| in the air filter market. These air cleaners have | | | | were very expensive, even if they were of high |
| templates inside them, each with an opposite | | | | quality. Now, however, they have become less |
| charge, to attract dust and dirt from the air. The | | | | costly as competition has brought prices down. |
| charged particles then stick to the plates inside | | | | This means that a filterless unit is very affordable, |
| the air purifier. Cleaning is simple; you merely wipe | | | | and doesn't cost any more than one with a filter |
| them off or quickly immerse them in slightly | | | | does. It also generally lasts quite a bit longer since |
| soapy water (depending on the model) and swish | | | | there are no moving parts to break down. |
| them around until they become clean again. You | | | | You can buy purifiers that supposedly filter the air |
| then let these plates air dry and reinsert them so | | | | in up to 1000 square feet of space, or smaller |
| they can go back to work, with no disposable | | | | room-sized ones that generally cover about 250 |
| filters to replace. In some cases, the purifiers also | | | | square feet. Even though it may seem like a good |
| have ionization pins that should be gently cleaned | | | | idea to buy one central filter that covers up to |
| with a Q-tip and alcohol. Again, they should be | | | | 1000 square feet, it's generally more |
| allowed to dry so that there is no chance of | | | | cost-effective and efficient to buy smaller ones. |
| electric shock or other hazard once they're turned | | | | This is because airflow does not go around |
| on. | | | | corners, through walls, etc., particularly well. |
| Filtration systems are becoming more necessary | | | | Therefore, your air is going to be cleaner and it's |
| with things such as air pollution, dust and dander in | | | | going to be filtered more efficiently if you buy |
| our homes become more and more prevalent. | | | | smaller units and place them strategically |
| With new construction going up every day, | | | | throughout your home. In general, you should buy |
| homes are becoming ever closer together, and | | | | one unit for about every 250 square feet in your |
| cars on the road increase pollutants in the air as | | | | home. For the best results you should place one in |
| well. Asthma and allergies are also more prevalent | | | | each "enclosed" room such as a bedroom, while a |
| these days than in years past. Therefore, air | | | | large open space such as a combination living |
| purifiers can help greatly reduce pollutants in the | | | | room/dining room may only need one unit for the |
| air inside your home, and make it both easier and | | | | entire space, depending on how large it is. |
| more pleasant to breathe while reducing | | | | There has been some concern over the ionization |
| congestion or allergy symptoms. | | | | process for some of these filterless air purifiers |
| Fairly recently, HEPA air filters were | | | | because of the small amount of ozone they |
| state-of-the-art in the air filter industry. Now, | | | | produce, but if this is a concern for you, most of |
| however, filterless systems are becoming more | | | | these systems have separate controls so that |
| popular. They are cheaper and easier to operate, | | | | the ionization process can be turned off. The |
| seldom break down, have no expensive, hard to | | | | choice is up to you. Regardless, however, filterless |
| find disposable filters to replace, and perhaps | | | | units can save you a lot of money both in energy |
| most importantly, are almost silent in their | | | | consumption and filter replacement costs, and |
| operation. This is especially important if the air | | | | may actually be even more efficient than those |
| filter is in a location such as your bedroom where | | | | with filters. |
| you need quiet in order to sleep. | | | | |