Key Benefits of a Whole House Air Purifier
June 2, 2008
If you have radon, a whole house air purifier is the only way to protect your family. Radon seeps in through your crawl space or basement. It is found naturally in soil and in rock in certain areas. But, there is only one way to know if you have radon. Contact your state and ask for a free testing kit. Most states have them. If the test is positive, it is critical that you buy an air purifier. You can be certain that a whole house air purifier is your only defense in the battle against radon.
A whole house air purifier operates by connecting it with your household air duct system, allowing the air flow from the entire building to be processed by the one whole house air cleaner. The same technologies employed in single room air purifiers are used here, so you can choose from HEPA, electronic or other systems, as best suits the purification needs of your family. Whether you are looking for an allergy relief air purifier, or a UV system to blast those micro-bugs, there is a whole house air purifier ready to meet your needs.
A whole house air purifier as it applies to radon is set up in your basement or crawl space. A fan vents the radon-rich air out from the basement or crawl space floor. Metal ducts pump the air from the fan of the air purifier inside the basement or crawl space into the outside air. Sealing up cracks and any gaps where air can get in will practically eliminate any radon threat.
While the initial monetary output for a whole house unit installation may seem daunting, the combined cost of multiple single-room units in one home is considerably higher. Over time, the filters in all of the smaller units would need to be changed and cleaned, while a whole house air purifier only requires one filter change every few months — saving you time and money. In addition, whole house air purifiers require very little in terms of maintenance costs; with regular servicing, they can last up to 20 years. Even if you forget or simply don’t have the cash for unit upkeep, your whole house air purifier model will still last considerably longer than single-room air purifiers: that’s the difference in quality and sturdiness.
There are benefits to buying whole house air purifiers. The air purifier’s unit is placed in your basement or furnace room. For that reason, the noise is not an issue. Most furnace rooms are placed well away from living areas. You will not hear the air purifier when it runs, so noise is no longer an issue. A whole house air purifier will take care of the majority of your living space. If you live in a home with multiple levels, only one air purifier system will be needed. Eliminating the need for two or more air purifiers can ease your budget considerably.
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