How to Install an Air Purifier?

Understand how an air purifier works

Before installing its air purifier, it is first recommended to understand its operation, its mechanism, so to judge its effectiveness. Different air purification technologies exist, but they can be combined.

A majority of air purifiers are purifiers of capture: understand that the purifier has the mission to suck air from your  home, to capture the particles or polluting molecules, and then propel it into a healthier state in the room. To do this, the purifier uses one or more filters, each of them playing a specific role.

There are also other methods of purification, called transformation or elimination. These are, for example, purifiers by photocatalysis, by plasma, by UV, or by ionization.

What are the different types of air purifiers?

HEPA filter air purifiers

The biggest advantage of this model of purifier is that it is able to filter up to 99.97% of the polluting particles of your interior.

All is due mainly thanks to its HEPA filter, designed in particularly fine mesh, allowing him to capture the microparticles. Depending on the level of HEPA filter (11, 12, 13, etc.), it can capture particles even up to 0.3 or even 0.2 microns. Attention, the classification of the filter HEPA is important, all are not equivalent. HEPA filters are often combined with activated carbon filters. Indeed, while the HEPA filter targets fine particles, the activated carbon filter is formidable against gases, fumes, and odors. The capture of pollutants is a filtration method completely mastered and safe, this makes it a popular choice in the medical community.

Photocatalytic air purifiers

Air purifiers using this technology suck the air and then transform the pollutants by oxidation. These are generally strong and effective purifiers, especially on bad odors. And it is important to choose models of good quality and quality, having demonstrated the stability of their non-toxic process.

Ionizer air purifiers

This model of purifier emits negative ions, which will then come into contact with polluting elements in the ambient air, and by associating with them will turn them into dust which then falls to the ground. It will be enough for you to clean everything with a vacuum cleaner later. There are then two types of ionizers. Those that emit negative ions into the room, and those that also include a fan to ventilate the air in the room and maximize the diffusion of negative ions.

Efficient and energy efficient, this method is also known for other virtues: negative ions give the room a feeling of freshness.

Or install your air purifier?

If it is recommended to install at least one air purifier per room, you can first install your air purifier in the room that you consider the most polluted. If you suffer from respiratory diseases, asthma or allergies, then it is best if the device is installed in the room where you spend the most time, whether in your bedroom or office.

Also be aware of poorly ventilated areas such as garages or laundries earn a lot to be equipped with this kind of equipment. In any case, we recommend you choose a compact model that can be easily transported everywhere so that the air around you is always pure and healthy.

How to install your purifier in a room?

The installation of an air purifier does not require any special know-how since this kind of product is often delivered assembled and ready to use. Depending on the type of power supply, you will only need to connect it to a power source or a USB port.

In terms of its location, you will have to rely on its user manual, because some models can be installed on the ground while others must absolutely be in height to be effective. Once the installation of the air purifier is complete, you will only have to check from time to time if it is necessary to maintain it by changing its filters. HEPA and activated carbon filter purifiers are usually designed to operate for one year with the same filter.

Can we install his air purifier in a child's room?

Can you install your air purifier in a children's room? This is a question that many families ask themselves. Rest assured, yes it is possible, and know that some models have been designed to adapt to the most sensitive people such as babies or pregnant women.

This is particularly the case of Xiaomi air purifier which uses controlled and safe technologies, namely HEPA filtration combined with activated carbon, which is offered at a surprising price of $185.59.