UV Air Sanitizers and Air Purifiers Are Very Different
According to some estimations, indoor air quality in the United States is even worse than outdoor air quality. For those who live in big cities, this is disturbing news. That means many people are breathing poor-quality air both indoors and outdoors.
It’s no wonder that more and more people are looking into ways to improve the air quality in their homes. This is why it’s important to know the major differences between UV air sanitizers and air purifiers. Read on to find out.
Air Purifiers and UV Air Sanitizers: The Differences
Both systems do essentially the same thing in different ways. The main difference between the two is that UV Air Sanitizers can be relatively inexpensive to set up for a whole home. Air purifiers, on the other hand, are significantly more expensive for whole-home systems.
- Air Purifiers: Purifiers use filters to clean the air, much like the existing AC system. The major difference, however, is that the filters on air purifiers are generally more effective than a standard AC filter. Most air purifiers can be moved from room to room and are only designed to clean the air of one room at a time. Homeowners can even get purifiers designed for use with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, which hospitals use to keep their air as clean as possible.
- UV Air Sanitizers: UV stands for Ultraviolet, a form of radiation that can kill or render harmless potentially dangerous particles in the air. UV air sanitizers are completely safe for humans as they don’t emit enough radiation to be harmful. Plus, it's hard to be near the air sanitizer system's UV lights because they’re typically set up in the main AC unit.
The Benefits of UV Air Sanitizers and Air Purifiers
Each system has it’s benefits and drawbacks, which are covered below.
Air Purifier Pros
- No installation is necessary
- Easy to set up and use
- With certain filters, they filter up to 99.97% of harmful particles from the air that passes through them
- Great for use in one room
Air Purifier Cons
- Expensive for whole-home systems
- Filter changes are required
- Take up space
- Certain models can be a little noisy
UV Air Sanitizer Pros
- Inexpensive for a whole-home setup
- Little maintenance required
- Found to be very effective
- Don’t take up space— out of sight out of mind
UV Air Sanitizer Cons
- Requires professional installation
- Must change the bulbs every few years
- Technology is still being perfected
Why Would Homeowners Need One?
These systems would be effective for those with allergies, lung problems, respiratory issues, and can even provide better sleep. For a more focused approach to one room in the house, homeowners can go with an air purifier. Of course, they can always purchase multiple purifiers for multiple rooms.
But for those looking to increase the air quality of the entire home, a UV air sanitizer system is the way to go. Neither system is 100% effective at eliminating harmful airborne particles, but they definitely help reduce dust, pollen, and mold growth. When used in conjunction with regular AC maintenance, they can rest assured that either system can help them breathe better air in the home.
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