Kakovost zraka v zaprtih prostorih po nizki ceni? Preizkusite prenosni čistilec zraka

Vsi si zaslužimo dihati čist zrak. Še posebej pa si zaslužimo, da dihamo čist zrak tam, kjer preživimo največ časa:v našem domu.

Izboljšanje kakovosti zraka v zaprtih prostorih ali IAQ pogosto vključuje namestitev posebne opreme. Po obravnavanju tega, kar imenujemo "osnove IAQ" - tesnjenje (in po možnosti čiščenje) vaših zračnih kanalov, čiščenje ali zamenjava zračnih filtrov, tesnjenje zraka v vašem prostoru za pajkanje in podstrešju - obstajajo različne možnosti za nadzor nad kakovostjo zraka:

• Nadgradite na medijski filter. V primerjavi s standardnimi 1" nagubanimi filtri medijski filter zagotavlja boljšo filtracijo in večjo površino za prehajanje zraka.
• Zmanjšajte relativno vlažnost (RH) v zaprtih prostorih. Tu lahko pomaga razvlaževalec zraka za celotno hišo. Nižja RH pomeni manj možnosti za razmnoževanje pršic in plesni.
• V sistem HVAC namestite UV luči. Ti pomagajo preprečiti, da bi plesen in škodljive bakterije vstopile v vaš življenjski prostor.
• Nadgradite na filter HEPA. Nekateri sistemi HEPA se integrirajo z vašim kanalom. Vključujejo dodaten ventilator za potiskanje zraka skozi gosto filtrirno sredstvo.
• Prezračite desno. Mehansko prezračevanje prek razvlaževalnika zraka za celotno hišo s svežim zrakom ali ERV iztisne zastarel, onesnažen zrak.

Kaj pa, če vaša situacija ne zahteva vse te opreme?

Morda morate samo izboljšati IAQ v nekaj sobah. Ali pa morda nimate proračuna za filtracijo HEPA za celotno hišo. V nekaterih domovih kanal preprosto ne more sprejeti sistema HEPA.

To so pogoste težave in imajo skupno rešitev:prenosni čistilniki zraka HEPA . Morda so manj elegantni kot sistemi, ki se integrirajo z vašim kanalom – navsezadnje zasedajo prostor v vašem domu – vendar delujejo.

In če izberete pravi izdelek, bo zelo dobro deloval zelo dolgo.

Na voljo je veliko prenosnih čistilcev zraka.

Kupite jih lahko celo v Wal-Martu. Cenejši se razlikujejo po zmožnostih filtriranja, kakovosti izdelave, kritju in dolžini garancije.

If you're shopping around for a portable air purifier, be sure to weigh your options based on these criteria:

• Filter quality: Only consider products that contain a real HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter. The HEPA filter captures particulates while the carbon filter removes odors and gases.
• Coverage: How large of an area do you need to filter? If you just need to purify the air in a bedroom, don't overspend on a product that's too big. But if you're trying to improve IAQ for an entire level of your home, you need to find a purifier that's capable of doing so.
• Personal goals: Are you trying to filter out animal dander? What about VOCs? Or do you have a formaldehyde sensitivity? Be on the lookout for air purifiers built for your specific IAQ goals.

And in case you're wondering, we do have a preferred portable air purifier brand.

We like Austin Air air cleaners. Their lineup has something for everyone.

Austin Air also offers excellent build quality, true medical HEPA filters on all units, and a 5-year warranty. If you're serious about IAQ but don't want to install ducted equipment due to cost, size, or specific needs, you simply can't go wrong with an Austin Air air cleaner.

We actually hired a third party to test the performance of Austin Air's products. Particulate concentration went from tens of thousands of parts per million (PPM) to under 100 PPM following regular use! In other words, these units are super effective.

Austin Air products are pricier than some portable air purifiers, but they work fantastically and provide long-lasting performance. They're also much less expensive than a ducted HEPA filtration system.

There are several Austin Air air cleaners. To get the most bang for your buck, we recommend:

• Bedroom Machine: Think HEPA, 15 lbs of carbon/zeolite filtration, and a layer of carbon cloth. This is a powerful air purifier that covers up to 1,500 square feet - an entire first or second floor in most homes.
• HealthMate+: This one provides excellent coverage and contains potassium idodide for the removal of formaldehyde. If you're concerned about formaldehyde or have a sensitivity to it, this is your air purifier.

Austin Air also makes less expensive units for individual rooms or small spaces. Check out their lineup to decide which unit makes the most sense for your home!

Most homes contain polluted air. Air purifiers are an affordable way to solve the problem.

When central heating and air conditioning became standard a few decades ago, we tightened up our houses to keep the conditioned air inside. Doing so was great for HVAC efficiency and temperature control. It made sense.

But it wasn't so great for indoor air quality.

One drawback of having a tight, air sealed, insulated, marginally ventilated home (closed windows!) is the potential for air pollutants to accumulate. The pollutants aren't being ventilated away, so they stay inside.

Ducted, mechanical filtration and ventilation systems are a fantastic way to solve this problem. But when that's not feasible, portable units like Austin Air air cleaners are a solid alternative.

You do deserve to breathe clean air inside your home. And you don't have to spend thousands to get there.