Air Purifiers & Cleaners

An air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from the air. Air purifiers for residential use are commonly marketed as being particularly beneficial to allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and at reducing or eliminating second-hand tobacco smoke. Commercial grade air purifiers are manufactured as both a small stand-alone unit, and as larger units that can be affixed to an air handler unit (AHU) or to an HVAC unit found in the medical, industrial, and commercial industries.

FEATURE		HC16		HC10		HEPA
MERV Rating		16		10		17
Large Pollutant Removal (10+ microns)
Medium Pollutant Removal (3 to 10 microns)
Small Pollutant Removal (0.3 to 3 microns)
Removes Particles: pollen, dust, dirt, pet dander		95+% efficient down to 0.3 micron		85% efficient down to 3 microns		99.97% efficient down to 0.3 micron
Removes Odor & Chemicals: pet odors, cooking smells, perfumes, cleaning supplies, paints, solvents						* Optional
Removes Bioaerosols: bacteria, viruses, molds, spores, fungi		90+% efficient down to 0.01 micron		85% efficient down to 3 microns		99.97% efficient down to 0.3 micron
Protects HVAC equipment
Ozone Free
5-Year Limited Warranty (covered components)

* Optional carbon canister removes odors and chemical vapors.

Dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and dust mite feces can act as allergens, triggering allergies in sensitive people. Smoke particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can pose a risk to health. Exposure to various components such as VOCs increases the likelihood of experiencing symptoms of sick building syndrome.[1] Additionally, with the advancement in technology, air purifiers are becoming increasingly capable of capturing a greater number of bacterial, virus, and DNA particulates. Air purifiers are used to reduce the concentration of these airborne contaminants and though very useful for people who suffer from allergies and asthma[2], technological and scientific studies are finding that poor air quality is more a contributing factor of some forms of cancer, respiratory illnesses, COPD, and other pulmonary infections and illnesses. They also reduce the need for frequent room and area cleaning. Air purifiers use a small amount of electrical energy, causing a small amount of expense and environmental effect.

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