When the weather turns cold, we spend more time indoors. That’s unfortunate for those of us who enjoy being outside. Additionally, the air we breathe outside is much cleaner than the air we breathe inside – five to nine times cleaner in fact.
Given that, it makes sense to consider air purifiers that will remove harmful items such as pet dander, mold, bacteria, viruses, and more. There are two ways you can go:
- Whole house air purifiers are installed into your HVAC system, filtering the air as it passes through the ducts. These purifiers have filters that can have 10 times the surface area of standard HVAC filters, thus providing significant added protection against particles. Many of these systems also employ ultraviolet technology which can provide even greater protection.
- Portable air purifiers use HEPA filtration systems to trap 99.97% of all airborne particles that are 0.3 microns or larger.
The following table compares the two alternatives.
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Contact Ravinia Plumbing for Air Purifiers
Ravinia Plumbing’s HVAC professionals can help you select the right air purifier to meet your needs. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 96 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we’ve made a name for ourselves as the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical companies in Chicagoland. Contact Ravinia Plumbing today to schedule an appointment.
