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How to Save Money When Buying an Indoor Air
Purifier
Allergy season is year-round for millions of
people, due in part to our modern energy-efficient
homes. Snug homes trap allergens and pollutants,
making many sneeze and wheeze whatever the season.
The good news is you can feel better with an
indoor air purifier. The market is full of choices,
but if you do your homework, you can find the
right one for you.
Tips for choosing an indoor air purifier
1. Avoid ozone.
The Environmental Production Agency and the
American Lung Association advise against ozone
air cleaning devices for the home, particularly
if children or elderly people are present. Ozone
may damage lungs when inhaled and can worsen
chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma
or emphysema.
2. Make sure it works.
The American Lung Association says an air purifier's
effectiveness depends on the unit's efficiency
and the amount of air drawn through it. Check
on what types of pollutants -- and the percentage
-- it captures. Look for a device that can circulate
air many times an hour. For example, in a 20-by-20-by
8-foot room the Pur Air Clean Air System circulates
air 40 times an hour. It mounts on a standard
ceiling fan, replacing the blades. It is powered
by the fan's motor.
That has made a big difference for Nancy Myers,
Williston, Vt. "After years of suffering
from allergies, I now sleep through the night
without itching and wheezing," says Myers.
In addition to air circulation, be sure to consider
these other factors regarding indoor air purifiers:
-- For what room size is it recommended?
-- Can it move air from hard-to-reach places?
-- Is it intended only for a specific problem,
such as for
removing pollen or smoke?
-- Can it adapt to your family's changing needs?
3. Consider more than the initial cost.
Low purchase price doesn't always mean cost
efficiency. Consider ongoing costs. Some air
purifiers can run up energy bills or require
frequent filter changes. Ask about averages
-- average energy bill increase, average number
of replacement filters, etc. Think in terms
of annual costs.
4. Will the air purifier create another
problem?
Many air purifiers require loud motors to draw
air through filters. Noise can be a problem
if the air purifier is intended for a bedroom
or a family room.
Gene Kellam, Savannah, Ga., learned this the
hard way. "Other air purifiers we've tried
sounded like 'bug zappers,'" says Kellam,
who recently installed Pur Airs to clean his
home.
Also, think about how the unit fits in with
the room. Do you have the right space for a
floor model to work properly? Do you have counter
or shelf space for a smaller unit?
5. Check out the company.
Many air purifiers are guaranteed for only a
year or two. Be sure to ask about the warranty's
length and what it includes. Also, request a
list of customers -- and call to check out how
the product works in a variety of settings.
Mike Bundy, who distributes Pur Air in central
and south central Illinois and parts of St.
Louis, built his business on customer referrals.
"My customers are one of the best ways
I educate others about Pur Air," says Bundy.
About Pur Air
The Pur Air Clean Air System circulates more
than 2,000 cubic feet of air every minute. The
air is cleaned through a five-stage filtering
system. It quietly runs on the equivalent of
a 60-watt light bulb and is easy to maintain.
Pur Air is "at work" today in homes,
schools, bars, nursing homes, hospitals and
many other places across the country.
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