Spring brings a lot of wonderful things, like warmer weather and more enjoyable outdoor activities, but it also is well-known for allergies that cause sneezing, coughing, and water eyes. Other than taking medication, there is not much you can do to avoid the pollens and dust that cause allergy symptoms when you’re outdoors. Being inside your home is another story…
As we discussed in a recent blog post that provides tips for keeping pollen outside your home, there are a range of actions you can take to minimize the interior pollutants in your home in spring. You can also invest in an air purifier. There are many options to choose from when considering purchasing an air purifier, with most important choice being whether you should opt for whole house purification or portable purification that affects only one room at a time. Here’s a handy rundown of the pros and cons of each choice so you can start identifying which approach works best for you.
WHOLE HOUSE AIR PURIFICATION BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES
An air purifier can clean the air throughout your house and is installed into the exist ductwork of your HVAC system. The benefits of this are:
- Every room in your house has less air pollutants
- The air purification system is “invisible” because it is discreetly installed into your home’s ductwork
- No noise
- Needs little maintenance once it is installed
The disadvantages of whole house air purification are:
- Is more expensive that a portable air purifier
- Usually requires installation by a professional
PORTABLE AIR PURIFICATION BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES
A portable air purifier is a stand-alone unit that plugs into an electrical outlet for operation. This type of air purifier has the following advantages:
- Is cheaper to purchase than a whole house air purification system
- Is convenient – just plug it in to start cleaning the air
- Allows you to target air cleaning to specific rooms
The disadvantages of portable air purification are:
- Less effective air cleaning – many larger pollutant particles are not eliminated from the air
- Can only clean the air in one room
- Is generally audible because if its fan
- Some units are heavy and inconvenient to move room to room as needed
- Requires frequent cleaning and maintenance to perform at optimal levels
- Requires space in your living area
CONTACT FIRST CLASS HVAC FOR VENTILATION SERVICES IN DELAWARE AND EASTERN MARYLAND
Looking for assistance to improve the air quality in your home? First Class HVAC can help! We have been providing professional HVAC services in Delaware towns, like Milton and Laurel, and in Eastern Maryland, in towns like Berlin and Salisbury, for over 40 years. Contact us today to discuss which air purification options are best for your home.