Kvaliteta zraka u zatvorenom prostoru s niskim proračunom? Isprobajte prijenosni pročišćivač zraka

Svi zaslužujemo udisati čist zrak. A posebno zaslužujemo udisati čist zrak na mjestu gdje provodimo najviše vremena:u našem domu.

Poboljšanje kvalitete zraka u zatvorenom prostoru, ili IAQ, često uključuje ugradnju posebne opreme. Nakon što smo pokrili ono što mi zovemo "osnove kvalitete zraka" - brtvljenje (i moguće čišćenje) vaših zračnih kanala, čišćenje ili zamjena filtara za zrak, brtvljenje zraka u vašem malom prostoru i potkrovlju - postoje razne mogućnosti za stavljanje kvalitete zraka pod kontrolu:

• Nadogradite na medijski filtar. U usporedbi sa standardnim 1" nabranim filtrima, medijski filtar pruža bolju filtraciju i veću površinu kroz koju zrak prolazi.
• Smanjite relativnu vlažnost (RH) u zatvorenom prostoru. Ovdje može pomoći odvlaživač zraka za cijelu kuću. Niža RH znači manje mogućnosti za razmnožavanje grinja i plijesni.
• Instalirajte UV svjetla u svoj HVAC sustav. Oni pomažu u sprječavanju ulaska plijesni i štetnih bakterija u vaš životni prostor.
• Nadogradite na HEPA filter. Neki HEPA sustavi integriraju se s vašim kanalima. Uključuju dodatni ventilator za potiskivanje zraka kroz gusti filterski medij.
• Provjetrite desno. Mehanička ventilacija putem odvlaživača cijele kuće sa svježim zrakom ili ERV-a izbacuje ustajali, kontaminirani zrak.

Ali što ako vaša situacija ne zahtijeva svu tu opremu?

Možda samo trebate poboljšati IAQ u nekoliko soba. Ili možda nemate proračun za HEPA filtraciju cijele kuće. U nekim domovima, cjevovod jednostavno ne može primiti HEPA sustav.

Ovo su uobičajeni problemi i imaju zajedničko rješenje:prijenosni HEPA pročistači zraka . Možda su manje elegantni od sustava koji se integriraju s vašim kanalima - na kraju krajeva zauzimaju prostor u vašem domu - ali rade.

A ako odaberete pravi proizvod, on će vrlo dobro funkcionirati jako dugo.

Postoji mnogo prijenosnih pročistača zraka.

Možete ih čak kupiti u Wal-Martu. Cheaper ones vary in filtration capabilities, build quality, coverage, and warranty length.

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.