Air Cleaners and Air Purifying Systems

How Effective are Air Cleaners and Air Purifiers?

Though air cleaners and air purifiers can reduce some particles that are suspended in the air, such as dust or tobacco smoke particles, these machines cannot remove larger particles such as mold or animal dander that have already settled upon a surface in the home. The air cleaner or air purifier will only remove larger, settled particles if they are disturbed and sent into the air once more.
Many companies that manufacture air cleaning or air purifying machines may claim that their products can eliminate all pollutants, but they have no scientific proof to back up their statements as of yet. To learn more about these claims, visit the Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov. Even though air cleaners and air purifiers cannot remove all pollutants in a room, they can effectively reduce the amount of pollutants in the air, which is good for everyone's health.

Types of Air Cleaners and Air Purifiers

There are many different types and brands of air cleaners and air purifiers available on the market today. Some machines are portable, while others are incorporated into central heating and air conditioning systems. Here are the most common set-ups:

• Electronic Air Cleaners - These systems use electrical fields to trap charged particles.
• Mechanical Filters - Just like a furnace, these systems use filters to trap particles.
• Ion Systems - These systems charge particles, which are then attracted to a charged collector or to other surfaces such as walls, floors, draperies and furniture.
• Hybrids - Some systems use two or more of the methods described above to reduce particles in the air.

TIP:  Just like outdoor pollution, indoor pollution can have an effect on the air that we breathe. Used indoors, air cleaners and air purifiers can help reduce the pollutants in the air.

If you have any questions regarding your systems please feel free to contact our office to speak to one of our experienced and knowledgeable sales reps by calling 231-943-1000 or email us at info@geofurnace.com! Thanks Again and Have A Great Day!!!