If you or any of your family have asthma or allergies, you may have been looking into buying an air purifier (or “room air cleaner”). If only one person minimally suffers, it may be as simple as putting it in their room for their personal time and sleeping hours. As much as an indoor air purifier can help, however, there are several features and costs you should consider before you dive in:
- Air Filter Efficiency
- Purification Technology
- Noise Level
- Design/Style of Air Purifier
- Cost of Replacement Parts
- Warranty
- Electricity Consumption/Cost (!)
The first thing people look at, and what the sales person (or sales copy if on the internet) will focus on is the air filter efficiency, purification technology and noise level. They rarely focus on some of the equally important factors when you on are a budget, like warranty, cost of replacement parts, electricity costs. Though the “best” air purifier may technically function the best, it might not be the best match overall for you.
It is important to find the best match for your needs, and only you can decide what those are. For instance if an air filtering device is works fantastic but is too noisy, this will eventually drive you nuts and you will stop using it. If you neglect to factor in the increased cost of electricity, you may not be able to run it enough to make it worth your while. Lastly, don’t forget to check cost of replacement parts. Sometimes these can cost more than the initial unit itself.
Air purifiers really can make a difference in the quality of your air and how you are affected by it. My daughter has mild-medium allergies, and sleeps and breathes much better with a small one in her room.
