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Articles By Syndicated Columnist
Dan Thomas
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Improvement Inside And Out
Air Purifiers
Q: Do I
really need an air purifier or am I needlessly worrying
about the air in my house?
A: It all depends on the quality of air in your home or
office. You must also take into consideration your comfort
level, and whether or not you or any of your family
members are suffering from any of the symptoms caused by
poor air quality and lack of ventilation in your home or
office.
Many health organizations are now saying that the indoor
air we breath in, is often far worse than the quality of
the air outdoors. Many people find the dust, smoke, pet
dander and other indoor allergens and irritants are
worse in the house than it is outdoors. Especially in
newer homes that have more insulation and are sealed
better.
If you or any family member is suffering from any of the
symptoms on the following list this may be an indication
that you need an air purifier and better ventilation in
your home or office.
- Itchy eyes watery eyes and a runny nose.
- Dry itchy skin or skin rashes
- Breathing problems such as asthmas
- Being a smoker
- Living with a smoker
- have indoor pets
- have mold or mildew in your home of office
Q: Are all air
purifiers the same?
A: No.. not all air purifiers are the
same. They will all clean certain particulates from the air, but
they clean differently.
Some air purifiers will remove dust,
pet dander and smoke , while others eliminate bacteria, viruses, molds and
mildew. Very few air
purifiers do everything. Be sure to read up on air purifiers and ask the sales person.
Q: What size air
purifier is good for my home?
A: To do the whole house you would need an air
purification unit installed on the furnace or air
conditioner. Portable 
room air purifiers like the one pictured here are good
for the room they are located in, but you would need a
air purifier in each individual room or living space.
To
determine the size of an air purifier
look for the CADR number on the unit. The CADR on an air
purifier indicates the Clean Air Delivery Rate. The CARR
should equal 2/4 the total sq footage of the room where it will be
located. A 10' x12' room has 120'sq feet and needs an air
purifier with a CADR of at least 80.
Popular brands of air purifiers include Oreck, Lennox, and Hunter.
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