Which air purifier is best to choose for your apartment - councils

Among the variety of devices for home use air purifiers are a bit aloof.They can not be attributed to technology, without which it is difficult to imagine our life, for example, such as a refrigerator or a vacuum cleaner.But the fact that they greatly enhance the quality and comfort - an indisputable fact.

Such devices there is a fairly strong opinion that they are not very much and need.Perhaps this comes from the fact that the purpose of their people are judged only by name.But cleaner air multifunction device, and select it is not so simple.

Features air purifiers

• Dust particles, which is present in any room in the form of minute suspensions.
• purified air from many microorganisms (eg, dust mites).
• Eliminating different scents air humidification, its ionization and aromatization.
• Destruction smallest fungal spore formation, pollen, germs.
• Neutralization smoke, reducing the concentration of carbon monoxide.

For those who are concerned about environmental issues, healthy lifestyle - more than a useful device, along with a humidifier.An air purifier is expedient to acquire and to those families in which someone from the household or prone to allergic colds.

Selection Criteria

With regard to energy consumption - traditionally considered one of the characteristics of all electrical appliances - this parameter in this case is irrelevant.It almost all popular models of cleaners (especially for apartments) - at the level of "bulbs Ilyich" (not more than 75 W).

Size "serviced" area

on this characteristic when choosing a cleaner should pay attention in the first place.For a detached house with large rooms one preferred model for a modest apartment in the city - the other.Variants enough.For example, in the bedroom - an individual device, in other rooms - or one powerful (in the living room or hallway), or, for example, only in the kitchen but a "weak" device.Everything is determined by the capacity of the fan located in the cleaner.

noise level

«Apartment" options differ in this respect, "modesty" and especially the owners do not interfere (refer to the "low-noise" category).But whom the issue is especially concerned about, especially if you intend to use the product, and at night, you should pay attention to the presence of options "night mode."Noise in the device is only one element - the fan, or rather, its blades.Transfer to the specified mode lowers the engine speed, and cleaner running almost silently.It has a value and structure of the filter device, but is not essential.

Filter Type

The various models this constructive element implemented different technical solution.But in order to understand that we are more suitable accommodation based on the specifics and operation of the device, look at all the options of filters (for convenience we denote their characters).

© Net. By analogy with the water supply system - for rough cleaning.He holds the major factions, including hairs and fluff.Maintained periodically - rinse under running water.

absorbent (A). able to absorb almost all odors.Working element - activated carbon, which is responsible for air filtration.Furthermore, the function of the "fine" purification.But it is necessary to take into account that the re-operation of such filters can not be.After the establishment of a resource - a replacement.How often - depends on local conditions (air pollution), but according to statistics, on average about once every 3 months.The cost of one element may be up to 1 800 rubles (depending on version).

Ionisation (AND). Such a filter is called e / static.Passing through the mesh particles receive a certain charge and are attracted to "minus" electrode.In fact, it is "ultra-thin" cleaning.Such filters - reusable (just washed and set in place).This is their advantage.But there is a minus (although very relative) - in the process is an intensive cleaner ozone formation and its surplus is not to the liking of everyone.

«HEPA". Such a filter on the effectiveness of its work is often compared to medical devices, as it produces a "deep" cleaning.For people with allergies - the best option.The downside is that it is necessary, as well as carbon, change, and the cost -order 900 - 1 000 rubles.But given the fact that no more than once in 10 - 12 months, it is not so expensive.

photocatalyst (F). relatively new development, is today considered the most effective.Through photosynthesis, decomposition of almost all substances introduced from the air.Operational period - from 2.5 to 5.5 years, the average price - about 5000 rubles.It should be remembered that the experience of using such small devices, and relevant statistics have not accumulated.Therefore, all the reviews about these filters is characterized by a large proportion of subjectivity.

Moisturizer (Y). working element - water.Therefore, in parallel with the air purification made its hydration.

Additional features and "services»

What are necessary and what is not, to judge (as well as to pay for convenience) to you, dear reader.We confine ourselves to a simple listing.

• Remote control from a remote console.
• timer, with which you can set a specific frequency of "on / off".
• LCD.
• detectors that determine the extent of contamination and control the operation of the cleaner in the "automatic".
• Signal lights.
• Adjustments (fan power and some others).

cost

List the entire range of products does not make sense.On the basis of a few examples you can get an idea how much to pay for a model depending on the types and a set of specific functions.

«Sharp»

KC-D41RB model is equipped with four different filters that allow qualitatively to clean and humidify the air.The plastic housing is placed on the water container 2.5 liter.Features of the device - the area of ​​processing up to 26 m², which is sufficient for an average apartment.Several sensors, "night" mode and a variety of "services".In fact, it is not just cleaner and climatic complex.Therefore, the price - from 18 860 rubles.

«Aircomfort»

Italian instrument «Aircomfort» HDL-967 model, albeit with more modest resources, is able to serve up to 40 m².Such devices are often referred to as sinks for air (cleaning + hydration).There is also a function of aromatization.The originality of engineering solutions that display light bulb may well replace the "night light", since the intensity of the glow is adjusted.And with the cost - 1 500 rubles.If

view prices for the entire range, the conclusion is quite simple - these devices can afford to buy every one of us.

Practical recommendations

All rooms are different specific use.In addition, it plays an important role and the place of location of the house (the presence near the industrial / business, for example).To sum up all the characteristics of the filter, it is possible to draw conclusions on the usefulness of each type in certain conditions.This is where the use of their designation.

• In a relatively "clean" areas (suburb, suburban building) - C + A (+ And if necessary).
• In children's rooms and bedrooms - the same + "NERO".
• In areas where smoking - C + A + F.
• For people prone to allergies - all types of filters.