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The Difference Between an Air Purifier and an Air Filter

Air purification is becoming a necessity in our day and age. Homes are being built so airtightly to keep conditioned and heated air inside that little attention is being paid to the lack of fresh and clean air that can exist indoors. Luckily, ingenuity in the HVAC industry has lead to some pretty remarkable solutions for this problem, including the air purifier and air filter.

Today we’re going to talk about the difference that you can expect between an air filtration system and an air purifier in Avon, OH. They’re different in the goals they accomplish while they might both improve your home’s indoor air quality. Homeowners who are looking to study up on these systems before they make a purchase, pay attention!

Let’s talk about the benefits of each system, how they operate, and which system might be right for you.

Different Approaches, Similar Outcomes

If you were trying to figure out the best way to clean the air in your home, then it would probably involve a combination of both air filtration systems and air purifiers. They both provide the same outcome—clean air—while approaching the process of cleaning your air from two different areas. Let us explain.

Air Filtration Systems

The first indoor air cleaning system we’d like to cover is the air filter. It’s fairly straightforward: it filters the air that goes through your ductwork. This can be through a thin layer of microscopic material that stops contaminants in their tracks and keeps them there. Things like dust and pet dander can get eliminated entirely from your indoor air with the help of an air filtration system. Depending on the type of contaminant you’re struggling with, we can help find the perfect filtration system for you.

UV Germicidal Light

UV Germicidal lights, or UV air purifiers, are inventive ways of eliminating harmful particles from your indoor air. The air that flows through your air ducts passes underneath an ultraviolet light that lets out radiation, similar to the slight radiation of sunlight. This radiation eliminates a microorganisms ability to reproduce, essentially rendering organisms like influenza and the common cold as harmless.

Before you worry about your own health, UV air purifiers work solely in your air ducts so they’re out of sight and out of mind. There are absolutely no negative health effects from having your air purified this way.

Air Scrubber by Aerus

Technically an air purifier, the Air Scrubber by Aerus is an incredibly inventive way of cleaning your air. It combines the use of ultraviolet light with ionization technology so it can draw in harmful particles and sterilize them over time. Say goodbye to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), cooking smoke, and foul odors that could be a detriment to your quality of life. This even gets at harmful microorganisms and particles that might land on surfaces within your home.

Take your pick! These systems are accessible and effective. Give our team a call and ask specifically about what your home needs and the kinds of air quality solutions you’re looking for. We promise we can help!

Call the team at Westland Heating & Air Conditioning for effective indoor air quality solutions.

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