All of us want to breathe clean fresh air at home and yet most HVAC systems do not have ultraviolet lights in the air handling unit. So it is worth considering how they work and if there are circumstances in which there are better approaches. An UV light in an HVAC system is there to…
It is great to be able to relax in the home where the air is clean and not too humid. Dehumidifiers and air purifiers can both help, and they both process the air with filters. So it is natural to consider which would be best for you. There are some obvious and not so obvious…
The Difference Between an Air Purifier and a Humidifier-13 Important Health Effects -an air purifier that is very different in structure from any humidifier
I have had asthma ever since I was young, and so I was really keen to investigate this topic. Do humidifiers help with asthma? Are the symptoms of asthma and risk of infection lower with an optimal humidity? Should you use one? This article will answer all your questions about humidifiers and asthma. Most people…
Do air purifiers use a lot of electricity?-a diagram of an efficient air purifier
Like me, you may find dry air uncomfortable. When the humidity in your air gets down to 25% or less, skin can feel dry, as can the mucous membranes in our noses and mouths. Also, nose bleeds and chapped lips are more common. Some people may develop increased respiratory symptoms. So humidity is an important…
Child looking at steam coming out of a humidifier
Like me you are probably wondering how humidity affects an air purifier and whether a humidifier could actually stop an air purifier working efficiently. The two appliances can form a good combination with the humidifier providing the optimal amount of water vapour in the atmosphere for our comfort and the air purifier reducing the level…
Like me, you may have become gradually more concerned about air pollution over the years. Surprisingly, in the United States poor air quality, especially particulate pollution, is a very significant cause of death and disability. So it is natural to consider the options for an anti pollution mask. I wanted to find an effective and…