What Does an Air Purifier Do?

No matter what part of Florida you call home, there's a good chance you have a few allergens lurking in your backyard. The Sunshine State has everything from dog fennel and ragweed to pine and grass pollen, which can worsen sneezing, watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms. You must also contend with indoor allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites, and mold.

One way to reduce your allergy symptoms is to purchase an air purifier, which filters particles out of the air and then sends purified air back into the room. Are air purifiers worth it? We put together this guide to help you understand the benefits of air purifiers. You'll learn about the following topics:

• How do air purifiers work?
• Benefits of a whole-home air purifier
• Installation and cost overview

Do you need help removing allergens from your living space?

Since 1989, Advanced Air has been helping Florida residents make their homes safer and more comfortable. Contact us at (888) 853-5143 to discuss the potential benefits of adding a whole-house air purifier system to your home.

Each air purifier has two basic components: a fan and an internal filter. The fan pulls air into the air purifier while the filter removes particles known to cause allergy symptoms. Most models contain HEPA filters or high-efficiency particulate air filters. Under the right conditions, a HEPA filter can remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns. This includes mold, bacteria, dust, and pollen.

Yes. Air purifiers help filter dust particles out of the air in your home. For best results, ensure your air purifier is the right size for each room. For example, if you have a huge living room and a tiny air purifier, the machine won't be able to filter everything.

One solution is to purchase a whole-house air purifier system. Advanced Air has honest and professional technicians available to assess your needs and advise you on removing allergens from your home.

It depends on what type of mold you have. Once you have active mold on walls or other surfaces, an air purifier won't be able to lift that mold and take it away. However, an air purifier can capture mold spores, preventing them from reproducing and creating unsightly patches of mold in basements, garages, and other areas.

If your air purifier has a high-quality filter, it can eliminate the unpleasant odors from pet dander and other allergens. In fact, installing a whole-house air purifier system can help you keep your home smelling fresh without using chemical sprays that cover up odors instead of eliminating them.

Small air purifiers only clean the air in one or two rooms. Meanwhile, stale air continues circulating from the rest of the house, allowing allergens to enter every nook and cranny. With a whole-home purifier, the system circulates clean air to every room.

A whole-home air purifier is also more convenient. If you have a portable unit, you must move it whenever you want to filter the air in a specific room. It can be a hassle to pick up the unit, find somewhere to plug it in, and then carry it to another room just a few hours later. A whole-house air purifier eliminates this problem.

Finally, a whole-home system is much more efficient than a collection of individual air purifier units. It pulls significantly more particles from the air, which may leave you and your family members with fewer allergy symptoms each season. A whole-home system is also better at keeping the air fresh and odor-free.

In the Fort Myers area, the cost of installing a whole-house air purifier system averages $999. The total cost depends on these factors:

• The type of filter you choose
• Size of your home
• Labor costs
• Accessibility of your HVAC system

You may have to pay more for your air purifier system if you need any HVAC updates before the work begins. At Advanced Air, we're proud to offer no-surprise pricing. When we give you a quote, you know exactly how much you'll pay, taking the guesswork out of cleaning the air in your home.

If you're ready to get rid of allergens and freshen up the air in your home, contact Advanced Air for a custom quote on your whole-house air purifier system. We offer fast, convenient scheduling to meet the needs of customers in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.