So you're serious about buying an air purifier? That's great!

Clean air is vital for our health and well-being. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know where to start.

Here are the top 3 mistakes you want to avoid when shopping for an air filter:

1. Take your room size into account. Many manufacturers claim that their unit can cover a certain area, but these numbers can be inaccurate. For example, there may be fine print that states a unit can only perform one air change per hour in such a room size, or the unit has to be in the middle of the room, or the ceiling can only be so high, etc. We recommend using the advertised number as a general idea of how much space it can cover and also consider the ceiling height and the position of the air purifier in the room. For large spaces, it's usually better to buy multiple smaller units than a single larger unit, as this will provide multiple points of filtration.
But it’s also worth nothing that a single unit CAN purify a room given it has enough time and there’s no airflow besides the purifier.
2. Don't overlook cleaning and replacement considerations. Each unit has different cleaning and filter replacement schedules, and some have filters that last several years, while others require manual cleaning and buying of replacements every few months. The higher initial cost sometimes makes up for the long-term cost, so be sure to take this into consideration.
3. Pay attention to the amount of carbon in the air purifier. The amount of activated carbon determines whether any given air purifier can practically filter out smells, smoke, and VOCs. Most low-end units include a very small amount that won't actually make a difference. Carbon typically saturates faster than HEPA filters, so the ones with a small amount of it become entirely useless for gas filtration within a short period of time.

By avoiding these common mistakes, you can be confident that you're getting the best air purifier for your needs.

Happy shopping!

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