Air Purifiers

Air Purifiers at Abt

Studies have proven that indoor air is actually dirtier than the air outdoors due to factors like gasses, cleaning products and pets. If you wish to live a healthier lifestyle, keeping the air in your environment free of pollution will help you steer clear of allergy symptoms or mild colds and flues. Unfortunately, your home heating or cooling system is not designed to filter your air in this way. Instead, you can take a deep breath of clean, fresh air by investing in an air purifier from Abt.

What Are Air Purifiers?

Air purifiers are compact machines that have the power to filter an entire room's air; you can even purchase multiple units for all the different areas in your home, wherever your family and friends spend the most time. How much air these appliances clean within a period of time is measured by CADR, or the clean air delivery rate. You can choose from a variety of fan speeds depending on how silent you want your air purifier to be or how hard you want it to work. Some models even have a stylish design so they don't distract from the aesthetic of your decor. The most common type of air purifier is filter-based. Inside these appliances, a fan will pull air in through a filter, which works to trap particles in order to clean the air. You can either choose a washable, replaceable or permanent filter. Some filtration systems are capable of having built-in ionizers as well. Ionizers release electrons into the air and once they attach to air molecules, they become negative ions. These negative ions are able to attract larger particles, including dust and pollen, more easily than filters. Ionizers have the power to help air purifiers work more efficiently, but they may require you to vacuum more frequently as the particles can attach to carpets and drapes. Don't forget: your appliance needs occasional cleaning as well. Air purifiers are available in all shapes and sizes: tower models for larger rooms, console models for smaller rooms and personal models that you can take anywhere with you as they're portable.

Filters & Features

Along with the several types of air purifiers Abt offers, there are also multiple kinds of air purifier filters. Most models we sell have HEPA filters, or High-Efficiency Particulate Arresting filters. These are able to trap 99.97% of particles in the air, if they're 0.3 microns in size or larger. While they're able to eliminate dust, they also have the power to remove pet dander, mold, bacteria, smoke and more from the air for one or two years before replacement. This is why HEPA filters are ideal for those with asthma and allergies. Air purifiers can also use an activated carbon filter. These are able to absorb chemicals and odors that your basic filter can't catch. While air purifiers are quite simple, there are a few unique features you can look for when buying. Some brands offer air purifiers that double as humidifiers, fans and heaters. If you care about the environment, you probably care about your energy consumption as well and would be interested in a model that is ENERGY STAR® rated. Most air purifiers at Abt are controlled digitally, with buttons or a remote. For higher-tech capabilities, you can explore Wi-Fi-enabled models that you can control from your smartphone.

To learn more about the benefits of these appliances, you can speak to a member of our team at 847-954-4140. Become a filtration system pro by reading our air purifier buying guide.