You have decided to install an air purifier in your apartment; you have studied its characteristics in detail and what kind of particles it cleans, but did you know that the final performance is greatly influenced by the location where it will be placed in your house or apartment?
According to research, when the best place for installation is chosen correctly, the performance of the air purifier increases by 20%. If this appliance is not taken care of, it loses almost half of its capacity. This article includes the installation instructions for each type of air purifier as well as advice prior to purchasing. Read on to learn how to get the maximum performance out of your air purifier by choosing the right place.
Types of Air Purifiers
Before making a decision, there are a few important things to understand about air purifiers. One of them is what types there are. Air purifier types are mostly defined by their filters. We can distinguish six types of air purifiers:
- HEPA air purifiers: HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) air purifiers use a HEPA filter to capture particles such as dust, pollen, pet dander, and other allergens. HEPA filters can remove up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.
- Activated carbon air purifiers: Activated carbon air purifiers use activated carbon to remove odors, smoke, and chemicals from the air. The activated carbon works by absorbing the pollutants as they pass through the filter.
- Ultraviolet air purifiers: Ultraviolet (UV) air purifiers use UV-C light to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that are present in the air. UV-C light is a type of ultraviolet light that is harmful to living organisms.
- Ionic air purifiers: Ionic air purifiers use ions to attract and capture pollutants in the air. The ions are generated by a small electric charge and attach to the pollutants, causing them to become too heavy to remain airborne and fall to the ground.
- Ozone generators: Ozone generators produce ozone, a gas that can react with pollutants in the air to neutralize them. However, ozone can be harmful to human health and can irritate the lungs, so it is important to use ozone generators with caution and in well-ventilated areas.
- Electrostatic air purifiers: Electrostatic air purifiers use an electrostatic charge to attract and capture pollutants in the air. The charged particles are then trapped on a collection plate or in a filter.
Selection of the Room Intended for Air Purification
Once you've decided on the type of air purifier, you should also decide in which room you will place it. The general advice is to place the device where there is the highest pollution, the strongest smells, and the concentration of a large number of people.
A good room is a living room, dining room, near the balcony, windows, etc., with respect to the advice on proper positioning next to other pieces of furniture and ensuring air circulation so that all odors and particles are treated. If your air purifier has a smaller capacity than the planned area in your home, make sure to add another air purifier to have the full effect.
It's important that your air purifying appliance has the ability to purify the air entering from the outside because it contains dangerous particles such as PM 0.4, PM 2.5 and PM 10. During the operation of the air purifier, all windows should be kept closed because this allows for the best performance of the device. So, first ventilate naturally with your windows open, and afterwards, turn on the air purifier to disinfect the outside air and make it mountain clean.
Avoid These Locations in the Apartment!
Bathrooms and Kitchens
The air purifier clogs the filters faster in rooms with a high level of humidity in the air such as the kitchen, bathrooms, etc. Such spaces need extremely strong air purifiers to circulate the air through the appliance, as well as filter systems that reduce capacity when the air humidity is high. The air purifier can clean mold spores, but to get rid of moisture from the room, you will need a different appliance - a dehumidifier.
Placing An Air Purifier Near Other Appliances
Air purifiers should be away from electronics such as TV sets or microwaves, because other appliances interfere with their operation. However, even for models with lower power, it’s best to keep a distance of five feet so that there is no problem in cleaning. It’s important to follow all of the installations steps properly in order to have your air purifier operate efficiently.
Portable Air Purifier - Maximum Performance In Every Room
Sometimes the air purification is needed in the living room, sometimes in the hallway, and sometimes in the children's room. In order to provide clean air when it is necessary, an excellent solution would be to buy a portable air purifier, which allows you to change the location according to your needs in the given moment. Remember the advice from the first step we discussed previously, which is to place the device where there is good air circulation to ensure maximum performance. We have provided general guidelines for all types of air purifiers. Whichever type of air purifier you choose to purchase depends on your needs and requirements.
By properly locating each of these models, you can achieve a much higher degree of freshness, which also results in:
- Reducing allergies
- Dust removal
- Getting rid of respiratory infections and unpleasant odors in the room
After reading this article, we hope that we have given you an idea of what type of air purifier will best suit your needs. When you are ready to upgrade your indoor air quality, we have a great selection of air purifiers to shop online at Townappliance.com
