Is a Whole-Home Air Purifier Worth the Cost?

You may have read many articles about the benefits of air purifiers. You may have even considered installing a whole-home air purifier in your Woodbridge, Virginia, home. But there’s one thing holding you back: the cost. Whole-home air purifiers cost more than portable units, so you need to know if the benefits justify the expense. Here are three facts about whole-home air purifiers that’ll help you decide for yourself:

They’re Less Disruptive

Using a whole-home air purifier is one of the most convenient ways to improve your home’s indoor air quality. They don’t require you to mess with any cords, and they don’t take up any shelf or floor space.

Instead, whole-home air cleaners integrate into your existing HVAC system, which makes them less conspicuous than portable models. In addition, a single device will give you cleaner air throughout your entire home. You won’t have to move one unit between rooms or clean the filters of multiple units.

They’re Safer

Some portable air purifiers claim to clean the air by using ozone generators or ionizers, which can also produce ozone. Ozone can be harmful to your health. Therefore, mechanical air filters such as whole-home air cleaners are the safer choice.

They’re More Effective

According to the EPA, ozone generators and ionizers are also less effective than mechanical air filtration methods. Even portable air purifiers with HEPA filters — a better choice in terms of effectiveness — can clean the air in only a limited space.

Brennan’s Heating & Air Conditioning offers whole-home air cleaners that trap and kill up to 95 percent of pathogens as small as 0.30 micron. These cleaners have proven effective against 13 kinds of pathogens and one common species of fungus.

At Brennan’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we want all of our clients to feel confident in the HVAC equipment and services they choose. If you need more information to help you decide whether one of our indoor air quality products is right for you, give us a call at 703-783-0145.

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