How an Air Cleaner Differs From an Air Purifier

Air cleaners and air purifiers are some of the available options for cleaning your indoor air in New Market, MD. These devices operate differently while eliminating contaminants. Read on to learn how an air cleaner varies from an air purifier.

Air Cleaner

An air cleaner uses a filter to trap particles such as pet dander, dust and pollen in your indoor space. Your service technician will fit it in your HVAC system to perform this function. It also comes with a fan.

You need to replace the filter often to avoid clogging. Available options include flat, pleated, electrostatic and HEPA filters.

Flat filters trap larger particles but aren’t effective in removing tiny particles. Pleated filters have smaller pores to catch contaminants, while electrostatic filters use static electricity to eliminate particles from your indoor air. HEPA filters are the most effective, with a 95%-99% success rate in capturing pollutants.

Air Purifier

An air purifier keeps you safe and comfortable by sanitizing the indoor air rather than trapping the contaminants. It’s more efficient than an air cleaner in eliminating bacteria and viruses.

Some air purifiers use an electrical charge to eliminate allergens. They produce ions that attach to the airborne particles.

These minute particles clump together, making it easy for your AC filter to trap them. Some air purifiers use ozone to destroy pollutants, while others use UV technology.

Contact our team at Eric Smock Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. for effective indoor air quality solutions. We have several options that you can explore to keep your household comfortable.

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