You spend a significant amount of your time indoors, which is why it’s important to keep the air you breathe at home as clean as possible. It may be helpful to know that air pollution can occur both indoors and outdoors. If your indoor air quality is poor, you may suffer from nose, eye and throat irritation, fatigue, headaches and other health issues.
Fortunately, there’s equipment available today to help with cleaning the air in your home: air purifiers and air scrubbers. Continue reading to learn the difference between the two.
What Is an Air Scrubber?
Air scrubbers get rid of gases, chemicals and other harmful substances in the air by pulling them through a specially-designed air filter. This equipment was initially used to improve the air in construction sites and locations with severe air pollution. They help improve your indoor air quality by removing volatile organic compounds, allergens, dust, odors and certain kinds of bacteria from the air. Since they trap pollutants before they can reach your HVAC system, they help prevent buildups that can reduce your heating and cooling equipment’s performance. As a result, your HVAC system will last longer and perform better.
What Does an Air Purifier Do?
Air purifiers also contribute to good indoor air quality. Air scrubbers are installed onto your HVAC system, while whole-home air purifiers capture pollutants as they pass through your central air system and are integrated into your HVAC system. Moreover, air purifiers may utilize various kinds of filters, such as extended media filters, flat filters, ultraviolet filters and electronic filters.
Which Is Ideal for Your Home?
Both air scrubbers and air purifiers will help improve your home’s indoor air quality. However, they differ in cost, upkeep and operation. When deciding which one to get for your home, consider your needs. For instance, air purifiers are ideal for those with family members who suffer from respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma. They may also be more ideal for smaller structures, such as houses.
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