Don't make these air purifier mistakes
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- So you're serious about buying an air purifier? That's great!
Clean air is vital for our health and well-being. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know where to start.
Here are the top 3 mistakes you want to avoid when shopping for an air filter:
1. Take your room size into account. Many manufacturers claim that their unit can cover a certain area, but these numbers can be inaccurate. For example, there may be fine print that states a unit can only perform one air change per hour in such a room size, or the unit has to be in the middle of the room, or the ceiling can only be so high, etc. We recommend using the advertised number as a general idea of how much space it can cover and also consider the ceiling height and the position of the air purifier in the room. For large spaces, it's usually better to buy multiple smaller units than a single larger unit, as this will provide multiple points of filtration.
But it’s also worth nothing that a single unit CAN purify a room given it has enough time and there’s no airflow besides the purifier.
2. Don't overlook cleaning and replacement considerations. Each unit has different cleaning and filter replacement schedules, and some have filters that last several years, while others require manual cleaning and buying of replacements every few months. The higher initial cost sometimes makes up for the long-term cost, so be sure to take this into consideration.
3. Pay attention to the amount of carbon in the air purifier. The amount of activated carbon determines whether any given air purifier can practically filter out smells, smoke, and VOCs. Most low-end units include a very small amount that won't actually make a difference. Carbon typically saturates faster than HEPA filters, so the ones with a small amount of it become entirely useless for gas filtration within a short period of time.
By avoiding these common mistakes, you can be confident that you're getting the best air purifier for your needs.
Happy shopping!
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Here's a study by the California Air Resources board that shows ozone generated by air purifiers can harm in cells in the lungs respiratory airways:
* ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/air-cleaners-ozone-products/hazardous-ozone-generating-air-purifiers
Also here are two other EPA resources:
* www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ozone-generators-are-sold-air-cleaners
* www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-are-ionizers-and-other-ozone-generating-air-cleaners
Here is a study conducted jointly by Colorado State University, Illinois Tech, and Portland State found that some air purifiers may actually increase harmful airborne chemicals: natsci.source.colostate.edu/study-uncovers-safety-concerns-with-some-air-purifiers-marketed-for-covid-19/
And here are a few more:
* phys.org/news/2021-03-uncovers-safety-air-purifiers.html
* www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8751072/
what do you use instead
Also, our air quality is horrible right now, reading 198 so opening the windows is not recommended at this time
Oh yeah in these cases when the outside air is had a purifier is a literal life saver
We have 530-600 aq right now in delhi
what units is used????
@@jacktruff has it gone down?
@@jeff-sq4fe are you speaking of the air purifiers?
The UV isn’t meant to kill the mild spores passing through, it’s meant to kill the ones sitting trapped in the hepa filter.
Learned about this after the video - however many brands market it differently. But UV is for the bacteria though, not the spores. I don’t think UV can kill mold spores.
Still doesn't seem as worthwhile to pay extra for the ability to kill things that would hopefully not escape the filter to begin with. If they are escaping then the UV would still not have enough time to kill them anyways.
@@mica4977Wonder if the point is that the filter doesn't become a bio hazard when it needs replacement.
@@JoelHernandez-tz3vk Fair point.
Honestly if the filter is changed very frequently there would be no need for uv.. am I wrong?
Clearly explained and most helpful.
Im glad! Thank you :)
@@healthyholistichomeswhat air purifier do you recommend
If you want the best bang for the buck, buy a 20x20 box fan, a roll of packing tape and a 4 pack of 2" thick MERV 13 filters. You will have enough filtration to remove everything harmful in 2 large rooms for 2 years for under $100. And if you have a dusty project you can turn the fan up from the lowest speed.
box fan motors are not made to withstand the filters on them and will eventually burn the motor out. I have tried this 2 times and both fan motors slowly starter to get slower until they wouldn't turn anymore
@@mib20000 Lasko in the USA makes a model of fan built for this purpose. It's called a Air Flex.
@@EmergencyChannel Oh nice. thanks for the 411. I always use a 20x20 box fan by me but they get so dusty thats when I thought of putting a cheap 99 cent filter on it and the motor would die. I wonder how lasco got over this issue with a merv 10 filter.
@@mib20000good question
ozone is not produced in any harmful levels by air purifiers. You get 100x the ozone after a thunder storm.
but storms happen in a 100x larger area than your bedroom
Ozone from air purifiers is continuous exposure in closed spaces - whereas thunderstorms are sporadic events and the ozone is dispersed in vast areas.
@@healthyholistichomes I think you would have a hard time finding ozone amounts from any air purifier to be detrimental to human health. People who live in Brick houses get continual exposure to low levels of radiation. But you don't move into a vinyl siding house and then refuse lead shielding when getting an xray because it's just a brief event. Find me a death certificate with the cause of death being ozone exposure.
I really don't understand what you're trying to say. Is it that ozone generated by air purifiers isn't harmful in any way shape or form?
Also can't tell if you're being facetious asking for the death certificate? Cause you do know this is not how it works, right?
Regardless, here's a study by the California Air Resources board that shows ozone generated by air purifiers can harm in cells in the lungs respiratory airways:
* ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/air-cleaners-ozone-products/hazardous-ozone-generating-air-purifiers
Also here are two other EPA resources:
* www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ozone-generators-are-sold-air-cleaners
* www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-are-ionizers-and-other-ozone-generating-air-cleaners
Here is a study conducted jointly by Colorado State University, Illinois Tech, and Portland State found that some air purifiers may actually increase harmful airborne chemicals: natsci.source.colostate.edu/study-uncovers-safety-concerns-with-some-air-purifiers-marketed-for-covid-19/
And here are a few more:
* phys.org/news/2021-03-uncovers-safety-air-purifiers.html
* www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8751072/
Thank you!
How about STORM II air purifier from coway? Im thinking of using it inside my cat room which i have only 1 cat
Thats the high end one, its great
Very helpful👍😊 Thank you
I’m buying a filter for the first time. The brand is Levoit, which I’ve enjoyed their humidifier. This is what they say about the filter system: “3-Stage Filtration: The Nylon Pre-Filter traps large particles, the H13 True HEPA Filter removes at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size, and the High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter helps neutralize smoke, odors, and fumes.”. It sounds good with the HEPA and carbon filter…but I don’t really know. It also doesn’t describe anything about UV and Ions. I mainly want this to remove dust particles in the air.
Thats a good choice; we also have one small Levoit unit. The only caveat is what size apt is it rates for, what is your home layout and what your goal with it is. Cause it’s very likely that you need multiple units.
Link??
I’ve been interested in purchasing a levoit purifier but just wondering if I should be concerned by warnings on the levoit site informing the product contains Acrylamide thanks 👍
That's an interesting question, thank you for raising it! I would actually call them and ask how the exposure would happen. Often, the compound will be contained in a way that you wouldn't get into contact with it unless something breaks.
im an acrylic painter, once the acrylic base dries, there is no problem with exposure
ACTUALLY: I am a person more sensitive to dry air caused by overcharged AC or Dehumidifiers. I have an Air oasis unit and been using it for years. It puts out negative ions. It doesn't make it too dry for me, and also it smells very very mildly of ozone if you put your nose ontop of it. Otherwise from a couple feet away you're fine and it's not toxic! Just sharing. I love Air Oasis.
Which one to buy then? Links please.
I’ve used and liked all these 3 brands
1. Coway (high end)
2. Winix (mid)
3. Levoit (budget)
@@healthyholistichomesThank you so much for replying! 😊
This greatly assists me and anyone who sees this video and comment in choosing an Air Purifier.
@@healthyholistichomesWhich Coway type product u use ? I want to buy too, merchant so near in my area
Theres a store here selling 2 air purifier for $165. it’s called Toshiba Air Purifier CAF-Y33XBH, but what I’ve seen was it had an ion filter button and I don’t know if I should buy it. What are your thoughts on this?
If you can switch it off it’s ok. But there is a long tail cost when it comes to air purifiers - check how much the replacement filters cost over lets say 3 years and calculate if it’s a goos option then
@@healthyholistichomesany suggestions? Thank you 😊
Buy it ionizers are amazing, sugar kills people nobody is stopping eating sugar!
I bought a honeywell from target for 100 bucks. Ive read not to change the filter until i can tell it isnt working anymore since the dirtier it is, the better it works
Does your filter have a function where it notifies you to change the filters? I've honestly never heard of such reasoning and personally wouldn't go by it. We check the filters at home regularly even before the red maintenance light goes on.
Huh? That is strange. How would you know when it was not working anymore?
@@dianeibsen5994when you start choking from breathing
what about the negative Ioniser button on my small HEPA filter air purifier?
I would switch it off - we keep ours off :)
It's usually so small as to just be a gimmick.
Thanks for the info and video. Greatly appreciated.
This is my first time buying a air purifier I wanted to ask would you recommend the LEVOIT core mini? Is it safe and efficient ?
We have one LEVOIT at home, but a slightly bigger unit for a small guest room. The mini seems to be effective for 17sqm. If the space is that size, then it should be fine. But if your budget allows, I would definitely go for a slightly bigger unit :)
can someone recomened some models that fit those advice? o ozon etc thank you in advance
We've been using Levoit for bedrooms and Winix Zero for living rooms right now (Winix you can switch off the plasmawave) but I'm now looking into Coway models - like Airmega 150s for bedrooms and 250 for living room.
Is hepa 13 true hepa?
Yup! That’s the one
What do you think about the Coway Airmega Mighty?
No experiences with that specific one but coway is good!
Is coway airmega 150 safe? It cannot produce any harmful gases like ozone right?
Yup! Great option. We have 2
@@healthyholistichomes ok thanks!
Thanks for the video. The filters are usually expensive, is there any way to make them ? I have 3 air purifier at home and the filter replacements are expensive.
Not that I know of - and there's also a downside to buying cheaper filters - the dirty little secret of HEPA filters is that they're made of fiberglass, so that's always a danger not to mess around with them.
@@healthyholistichomes Thanks for providing the clarification! It's fascinating to see the mischievous business strategies implemented by numerous big companies, and it's alarming how these patterns seem to emerge across various fields, like the case of cartridge ink for printers.
@@tackmerci9313 Oh there's so many - I guess in any sector as soon as you start looking into it. So many scams are normalizd.
Get a 20 inch box fan and buy the best 20 x 20 hvac and tape it on. It works great for dusty home projects as well.
@@healthyholistichomes What's dangerous about fiberglass?
You just overreacting it
What do you think of a insignia ns-Aplwh2
It's a HEPA filter, so it should be good :) If it suits your room size requirements :) I can't comment on the noisiness of the unit however as I've never used this brand. Best to check it out in the store.
What are the pros and cons of the Philips 3000i air purifier?
Honestly for those prices I'd trust Coway more.
@@healthyholistichomes thanks for your response, is Coway supposed to be better than the Philips 3000i & Levoit EverestAir purifier.
@@healthyholistichomes ?
you look like usyk
Any recommendations?
Right at least recommend me sum
Seriously !
I have the air purifier you held up does is that one bad?
Thats a good one, just switch off the plasmawave :)
Ionizers made me cough when used… it’s bad for sure
The amount of ozone a purifier puts out is perfectly safe for humans
What is the air purifier your suggest (under $200)?
Coway Airmega 150 - up to 50sqm spaces. We have one in each bedroom
I would recommend looking into brands that are accessible to you and choosing one that has True HEPA filters and suits the size of the space you would like to use it in. Keep in mind that it's best to get a few smaller purifiers for each room (or rooms where you spend the most time in), rather than one big unit that you would place in for example the living room.
What do you think of Dyson?
I believe most if not all have HEPA filter, so they should really be good to go. Just make sure you're choosing a filter with the right capacity for the room you intend to use it in.
Do you recommend a winix air purifier?
As long as it’s a real (true) HEPA filter then they’re all the same - we have an article on whomesome.com that explains how to pick one :)
@@healthyholistichomes thank you! reading now.
Always staying away from anything "ionising" because I once saw a filter that advertised radioactive particles for the ionisation.. I don't know if they actually did but that's a biiiiiiiggg *NO* from me
too much big words that mean nothing but a scam
hey, is AIRDoctor by ideal living a good purifier?
It is, but in my opinion, unnecessarily expensive. There are many other brands that are just as good and much cheaper.
@@healthyholistichomes thx! :)
looking for a better one that can actually kill mold, viruses/bacteria, and best for wildfire smoke.. any recommendations?
While an air purifier isnt a solution for mold then Coway & Winix are good ones. Also maybe AirDoctor but havent used that one. As long as it has a HEPA filter then theyre all pretty much the same.
@@healthyholistichomes Air purifiers aren't a solution for mold? I thought mold particles were as small as 1 micron and HEPA filters filtered anything as small as 0.3 microns, ergo they do get rid of mold in the air?
Is the quair plasma mini bipolar ionization harmful?
All ionizers produce ozone as a byproduct - so depends on the room and personal health condition whether it's actually harmful. There's a lot of debate around this but we're playing it safe.
So then is the Xiaomi 4 Pro is not worth to buy since it also has negative ion features?. 😢
This is my first time buying a air purifier I wanted to ask would you recommend the LEVOIT core mini? Is it safe and efficient ?
Its decent yes! I just gave mine to my parents last week, upgraded to coway but we used it for 3 years.
What about the insta hepa air purifier? Any one have experience with those? Besides budget friendly, does it work and does it omit ozone given that it has an ionizer feature? Thx
Is the levoit core 200 safe?
Yeap, good budget option
Would a guardian technology Model No. AC4825 Ac5000 series be safe? I have birds and it’s kinda a priority
As long as they have the true HEPA filter and fit the size of the space you need them for, you should be good to go :) It's always better to have a few smaller units for each room, rather than one big unit for the entire home.
I just bought a Mi BHR5101EN Smart Air Purifier 4. Is that good? There is construction going outside my house and a lot of the dust is coming. There seems to be a negative air ionisation function. But I can turn it off maybe?
I'm not familiar with this brand, but as long as it has True HEPA filter and is suitable for the size of the space you'd like to use it for, you should be good :)
So your saying my winix air purifier is shittt and a scam? Do i need to buy a new one?
I think they're fine - as long as it's HEPA, it works. We used those for a while and were happy with them, now I'm slowly phasing our Winix Zeros out for Coways.
But this has this technology called PlasmaWave which is an ionizer... is there an option to switch this off and be on the safe side?
Since when is ozone bad for people???
Do you recommend Conopu purifier?
Hey! I checked it, seems like a decent small office option. Depends largely on the airflow of the room though. For bedroom you might want to find out how loud it is first and if it makes any metallic noises or such.
This is my first time buying a air purifier I wanted to ask would you recommend the LEVOIT core mini? Is it safe and efficient ?
As long as you're using it for a small space, Levoit is a good brand :)
@whomesome I have severe asthma and I have three cats. What would you reco would be powerful enough to capture cat dander (since it’s so tiny)
Hey, a standard HEPA filter can help with that :) but the main trick is not get one powerful one but a tiny unit for each room
His facial expression tells me he's telling the truth on the internet.
aren't plants better for this?
Not really, there’s a widely misinterpreted NASA study for this though. They do work but not as effective. You’d need a lot
@@healthyholistichomes what is a lot though? I got one ficus, one peace lily, one tropical dragon and one snake plant.. should be enough for a small room, right?
Thoughts on the phillips 3000 , 2 in 1 humidifier + air purifier ?
Good evening from Puerto Rico. I just purchased the -Alen BreatheSmart FLEX True HEPA Air Purifier-… it’s mainly for pet dander and improve air quality overall- would you recommend it?
While I'm not familiar with the brand, if it's True HEPA filter adequate size for the room you're using it, you should be fine :)
What about dyson
Dyson's great
My Holmes HEPA-type air purifier as an optional ionizer function. What do you recommend?
Id recommend to turn the ionizer off :) not sure what hepa-type means or if its true hepa
I’m thinking of buying this AEG Pure Multi 7000 2-in-1 air purifier with advanced filtration. I be grateful if you can please tell me it’s a good one and not a harmful one. Thank you in advance
The model is
APU72571UG
PURE + FAN 7000 CONNECTED AIR PURIFIER 330 M3/H
Sorry for the late reply, I checked it and it does have a purifier but they claim that it switches off when the ozone levels raise to a certain point. However you can switch it off yourself as well by default.
@@healthyholistichomes thank you so you much for your reply and information. so do you think it’s a good one to buy? and the reason I’m thinking of buying its because my wife is pregnant and where we live the air quality isn’t great.
Thanks
Is the levoit large room one any hood just bought it off Amazon
Thank you ❤
Thank you.
I just bought the Winix 5500-2 air purifier- is this unit good?
What brand and model the best?
That really depends on your needs, for example how big the room is. We like Coway, but there are plenty of brands with true HEPA filters out there.
I bought a Electrolux Pure A9. They say on the homepage that they have a 5-step cleaning process, but not what that consist of.
Is this product an avoid? I want my lungs safe
This looks great and it seems it has a HEPA filter. As long as you can turn the ionizer off, this is a good choice of an air filter. I would place this in the biggest room in your home and potentially get smaller units for other rooms where you spend a lot of time in, especially the bedroom. This is because even the powerful units will not filter air in other rooms simply because of the airflow, doors, walls, etc. I hope this helps :)
@@healthyholistichomes thank you so much!
Eddie the Eagle!!?
Do u use Coway? Not the one with ionizer right ??
Yes, we have coway as well. We don't use ionizer's that's correct. I think most of the purifiers have the option to turn it off :)
The Estonian accent took me off guard
You have a very good ear if you can tell it's Estonian :D
Is the Pure Enrichment (pure zone) a good option?
It looks like it has a true HEPA filter, so you can go for it :)
Hepa filter or true hepa filter? Which ones r best ?
Sometimes they call some filters hepa like, etc. True hepa sometimes means that it’s really a hepa. So thats what counts :)
@@healthyholistichomeswhat do u think of the Philips series 800? The white one. I don't know much about them but I really need one bcoz of the mouldy air in my bedroom....
@@laremabella I checked the filter and it seems to have all the specifications and some testings required for their claims. You should be good to go :) Just bare in mind that this is a very small filter and will definitely only serve for one room. And if you have mould in your room, you'll need to take care of that first. An air filter will not solve the issue unfortunately :(
@@healthyholistichomes thanks so much for your reply 😊. I did see it mention mold spores? But yeah obviously I'll have to try clean the walls too
@@laremabella It's a very tricky subject. They can claim to clean the mold spores out of the air and it surely does help, but ultimately, you'll need to take care of the root of the problem. There's also the question of what happens to the spores inside the filter. When we had a mold issue in Portugal, for example, once we moved (which was literally within days), we threw away and replaced all of the filters. Good luck with tackling the mold! :)
Hi, what do u think of Coway AP-1008 CH or DH?
Coway filters are generally very good in terms of quality and performance. Just make sure to get the correct size. Often, people buy one big unit for the entire house. But it's better to have more smaller units and put them in the rooms you spend most of your time.
Aura Smart Air Mini?
As long as it has a good HEPA filter and cn cover the area you need to clean, you should be good ;)
So which one is the best?
There's many good ones :) just get anything with a real HEPA filter and no other bells & whistles. But you need to figure out your airflow and how many units you need around the house - they don't clean air well in other rooms.
Why tf am I watching this
TH-cam knows your desires
I need answers. What’s the best air purifier for dust within a decent price range
Thanks ☺️
Any purifier with true HEPA filter is good. So you just need to look for the one that fits your needs and room size requirements. However, no air purifier will clean the dust completely. That's not what they're designed for :) You'll still need to dust and vacuum your home to avoid dust accumulation. I hope this helps :)
Xiaomi Purifier 4?
As long as it has True HEPA filter and is suitable for the size of the space you'd like to use it for, you should be good :)
@@healthyholistichomes Xiaomi 4 has ozon tho?
What about ion pure portable wall socket? Has anyone used it?
Quickly looking at it, I don't think it's a great option. The ionizers also produce ozone as a byproduct. Mostly all air purifiers work as long as they have a true hepa filter.
i have that same winnex model shown in this video is it trash?
Nope its good, works for us. Doesnt matter which unit as long as its real HEPA to be honest
@@healthyholistichomes thank you kind gentleman
That is not what the uv light is for. It prevents the growth of bacteria within the unit which it does an excellent job at
Is that the thing for all such units? Because I was under the impression by some of the marketing that they propose it for this use.
UV units produce ozone. Most such units don’t have CARB certification
@@chefgav1how do UV units produce ozone? Are you sure you don’t mean units with ionizers?