Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I place my air purifier?
Most air purifiers are designed to clean single rooms, so naturally, it's best to place an air purifier in the room you spend the majority of your time in. For most people, this place is the bedroom. However, you may also spend a bulk of your hours in a home office or a living area with your family.
Consider purchasing an air purifier with caster wheels that allows you to easily move the unit from room-to-room for clean air anywhere you spend time.
How do I know if I have an indoor air quality problem?
The EPA suggests monitoring your health effects after a change in your surroundings. For example, if you have new health problems after moving, remodeling, refurnishing, or a performing pesticide application, this could be an indicator of an indoor air quality problem. Consult your family physician. Other sources of indoor air quality problems include:
- Toxic household cleaning products
What are the best air purifiers for allergy- and asthma-sufferers?
Proper air filtration is crucial for homes of allergy- and asthma-sufferers, since allergy and asthma triggers can easily find their way into homes, despite your best attempts. Air purifiers that use HEPA filtration are the best choice for sufferers because they remove up to 99.97% of allergens up to 0.3 microns in size from your environment.
The Austin Air Healthmate is an excellent choice for sufferers of allergy and asthma symptoms. Aeris air purifiers are also known for their upgraded technology and filtration.
All these units feature multi-stage air filtration, which primarily includes a particle pre-filter, a HEPA filter, and a carbon filter.
Browse more recommended air purifiers for these conditions on our air purifiers for allergies and air purifiers for asthma pages.
What air purifiers are best for pet dander?
Ridding your indoor air of pet dander and odors is crucial, especially when you love your pets. Pet dander consists of several allergens that aggravate sensitive immune systems, including pet saliva, dead skin cells, and even outside particulates brought in by your pet on their coat.
These factors or allergens trigger those allergies and, more often than not, are dispersed throughout your indoor air and on furniture.
For pet-parents, the Austin Air Pet Machine Air Purifier (HM410) is a great selection for eliminating pet dander and odor. It contains a HEPA filter, which is essential for trapping pet dander particulates and eliminating odors through their unique stage filtration.
How much maintenance is required for the air filters?
This varies from air purifier to air purifier. Most air purifiers have two to four filters. For the majority of air purifiers, filters should be cleaned occasionally and changed every six to eight months for optimum results.
However, some models feature permanent air filters that never need changing.
What happens if the air filters are not changed when the indicator light comes on?
With dirty or old air filters, your air won't be filtered thoroughly, resulting in poor air quality and increased risk for allergy, asthma, and other respiratory illness symptoms.
To ensure that your air purifier is performing its best, clean air filters are crucial. Change them when indicated.
What does CADR stand for?
This acronym represents an important measurement for air purifiers. CADR stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate. This measurement was developed by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
It indicates the volume of filtered air delivered by an air purifier. It is given in three measurements - one for pollen, one for tobacco smoke, and one for dust. The higher the CADR number, the faster the unit filters the air.
- Pets
- Pressed-wood products
- Poor ventilation
Look for smelly or stuffy air, condensation on walls or windows, or mold growth around your home.