Air Cleaners: Electronic, Ionic, Purifiers - Top 3 FAQ

There are many common questions surrounding the use of air cleaners, electronic filters, and ionic purifiers in our homes. Knowing the answers to the common questions that surround home air filter systems will help you decide which system is best for you.

Let's take a look at the three most commonly asked questions when it comes to air cleaners.

What are the most popular home air cleaner brands?

There are many different types of air cleaners available on the market. They use a variety of technologies including, ionic, electronic, ionizers, electrostatic charges and hepa filters to name a few.

The best brands to look at when you are considering buying a home air purifier would include, the Ionic Breeze, Honeywell, Holmes and Oreck.

What is better the standard air purifier with a hepa filter or the Ionic Breeze that uses an ionizer?

Both systems have their merits. The hepa technology works quite well and companies like Oreck, Honeywell and Holmes make excellent hepa air purifiers. Hepa filters are great at trapping small and large particles, but they do require replacement every few months.

However, the ionizer technology used by the Ionic Breeze works well and does not require replacement filters. The Ionic breeze has a removable filter that can be washed and then put back in place.

If I use a hepa or electrostatic filter on my furnace do I need to use an air purifier in my house too?

Using a hepa or electrostatic filter on your furnace primarily serves to keep your duct work free of dust particles and residue. Using an electronic air purifier can reduce the amount of pollutants in your home and rooms by 98 percent.

Additionally, using a hepa filter on your furnace may decrease its efficiency, so using a regular furnace filter with an air purifier is best.