Ionic Air Purifiers
by Bobbie
Ionic air purifiers work by using a scientifically based technology. This technology is based on bonding ionic particles to the pollutants present in the air. When this kind of bonding occurs, the pollutants in the air become too heavy to stay in the air and therefore settle down on the surfaces in the room or area in which the ionic air purifiers are set up.
The Benefits of Ionic Air Purifiers
Unlike using air conditioner filters for improving your air quality an ionic air purifier does not have a filter that needs to be changed. This eliminates the chances of reduced performance that may occur as a result of clogged air filters. You are assured of clean air at all times by using this kind of air purifier. This consistency has resulted in their growing popularity in many households.
The machine stays soundless by moving air electronically without using a motor. The device is the first silent non-motor device that not only cleaned the air, it also circulated the air round about a room of a given size. It definitely surpassed anything else that had been on the mass market considering it quickly rose to turn into the best-selling air cleaner out there.
How An Ionic Air Purifier Works
Unlike furnace air filters ionic air purifiers are not filter systems. Ionic air purifiers work by sending out negatively charged ions into the air of your home. The ions latch onto chemicals and particles such as dust, tobacco smoke, and pollen, causing them to become attracted to each other and to the interior surfaces of your home. The result is that they drop right out of the air. You wipe, mop, and vacuum the precipitant as part of your regular chores. This may seem like a dirty way to purify the air, but many machines are highly effective at it.
Some ionic air purifiers have fans and others don’t. Those with fans can be noisy or very quiet, depending on the brand. Those without fans rely on existing air currents – caused by ceiling fans, human movement, and so on – to carry the ions to the various nooks and crannies of the room. If you buy one with no fan, be sure to place the unit accordingly. If you buy one with a fan, wipe off the grille once in awhile, just as you would with a ceiling fan.
One variation on the ionic air purifier is the electrostatic air purifier. It works by actually drawing air in through a carbon or HEPA pre-filter, which catches larger particles such as dust and pet dander. Then, the smaller particles, such as aerosols, pass through an electrical field, which ionically charges the pollutants. Immediately the newly charged particles are caught upon magnetized plates. To maintain peak efficiency, you periodically wash the filter, the electronic cell, and the electrostatic collector plates. This could be anywhere from every week to every six months, depending on air quality.
Unfortunately, most ionic air purifiers produce a certain amount of ozone as a result of the ionization process. Ozone has a distinct, “fresh” smell that can help to reduce and mask certain odors. In large amounts this can create health issues as well as being bad for the environment. To be on the safe side as well as environmentally friendly, try to purchase an ionic air purifier that emits less than fifty parts per billion of ozone.
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