Air purifiers are a popular way to improve indoor air quality with little time and effort on the homeowners' part. Despite their relative simplicity, it’s common for homeowners to have many questions about using their air purifier to its fullest.
As a company with over 40 years of HVAC experience, Van Drunen Heating & Air Conditioning provides the insight homeowners need. Follow Van Drunen's advice and let them know if they are interested in installing an air purifier.
Understanding How Air Purifiers Work
Air purifiers draw in indoor air through suction and bring it through a filter where particles become trapped. They remove pollutants, toxins, and allergens to sanitize the air. These work well at removing larger particles that trigger allergy attacks and certain illnesses, such as dust, pet dander, and pollen.
There are also UV light air cleaners that neutralize pathogens before the air circulates back into the room. Each product offers plenty in terms of cleaning power. If homeowners wonder which would be right for them, speak with Van Drunen's team and they will gladly help choose the right version.
Keep it on for long
Optimally, air purifiers should be left on long enough to filter through as much air as possible
Optimally, air purifiers should be left on long enough to filter through as much air as possible.
Homeowners won’t achieve significantly clean air if they run it only for an hour or two, so keep it on as long as possible. When homeowners switch it off, the air circulates naturally, allowing new contaminants to come in.
How Long is Too Long?
Air purifiers do not consume as much electricity as one might expect. Generally, an air purifier should not significantly affect utility bills. There’s no upper limit to how long homeowners can leave it on; in fact, homeowners get the most out of it if it’s left on all the time since indoor air quality constantly changes.
Ultimately, leave the air purifier on as needed. Homeowners may choose to turn it off during certain periods of the day, such as if they are leaving the house. Some individuals like to run it at night to double as white noise.
What Reason Shouldn’t Homeowners Run the Air Purifier?
Efficacy depends on the size of the room, and how powerful the air purifier is among other factors. Aside from personal preference, there’s no specific reason why homeowners shouldn’t run their air purifier, especially since benefits increase the more they run it.
Modern air purifiers work very efficiently, as they’re built with more powerful technology that uses less energy than past models. Consistent use of an air purifier can stop particles from clogging up the furnace and air conditioning filters, which can save homeowners some trouble in the long run. All in all, the more homeowners run it, the better.