When choosing a new air purifier for your home, it is very important to put a lot of thought and consideration into your decision. While most of these machines are highly effective in removing allergens, dust and other harmful substances from the air, some are better than others and some might actually do more harm than help.

The first thing to think about when choosing the right model for your home is your needs. Do you suffer from allergies, asthma or perhaps a multiple chemical sensitivity? There are so many different makes and models of air purifiers on the market today, so there is sure to be one that suits your unique needs. You'll also want to take into account the size of your home. Most residential air purifiers are designed to clean the air in one room at a time. While most units will have the option of caster wheels, it is important to know that using one household room air purifier will not be effective in cleaning the air in your entire house. Because of this, we recommend that you place your unit in the room where you spend the most time - the bedroom. However if you do need to clean the air throughout your entire home, there are a few whole house air purifiers available.

There are quite a few different brands on the market today, each with their ups and downs. A company called IQAir designed the first residential air purifier in the 1960s in Germany for asthma sufferers who used coal burning stoves in their homes, they are now one of the largest brands of air purifiers in the world and offer some of the best units available. The filter used in each IQAir air purifier is composed of a HyperHEPA media that is about 100 times more effective than the standard HEPA filter that is used in other brands.

A HEPA, or High Efficiency Particulate Air, filter is capable of capturing 99.97% of all particles as small as 0.3 microns and 95% of all particles as small as 0.003 microns. With the IQAir's HyperHEPA Filtration, these systems capture 99.97% of all particles as small as 0.3 microns and 99.5% of all particles as small as 0.003 microns. Studies have shown that the ultra fine particles that only an IQAir machine is capable of capturing are the most dangerous because they enter your bloodstream through your lungs.

While the IQAir systems are great, they can be a bit pricey. If you need a great machine but you're on a lower budget, I recommend using an Austin Air purifier. These machines are great because they use a medical grade filter that emulates a hospital clean room. The filters in these machines also last five years without needing to be changed or cleaned and they are offered in either a full sized unit or the smaller, junior series air purifier for smaller rooms.

A few things to look out for:

• Stay away from units that use UV lights. Air travels through these lights too quick and therefore this method is ineffective.
• Make sure any machine you use in your home does not produce ozone. Ozone can be hazardous to your health.
• Call 1-866-972-8227 to speak with an air purifier specialist if you have any questions or need help choosing the right model for your home.

Have you ever wondered why fresh air feels so much nicer and cleaner than the air in your home? Well the answer is simply because it is. What most people, myself included, fail to realize is that the air you breathe most frequently: The air in your home, is filled with harmful gases, pollutants, dust mites, odors, and airborne diseases. 

Indoor Air Quality is a term that did not exist just 75 years ago. This term is used to describe the quality of the air that you breathe during most of your day, indoor air. Recent developments in scientific research have discovered that the quality of indoor air is often three to five times worse than the air outside. When you stop and think about how much time you actually spend indoors, you realize how crucial it is to improve the air quality in your home. Now you may assume that pollutants in the air at home can be linked to asthma, allergies and breathing complications, such as bronchitis. While this is true, the medical community has recently established a direct link between harmful pollutants in the air in your home and heart attacks. 

Dust and allergens aren't the only hazards that are present in indoor air, though. Mold spores, Tobacco smoke, pet allergens and dust mites can also be found in the air in your home. Mold spores are perhaps the most underrated threats to the personal well-being in any home. Tobacco smoke is also a very serious hazard that has potentially fatal consequences even for non-smokers. All of these substances can easily find their way into your home and cause serious harm to you and your family. These pollutants are no laughing matter and don't rest just because you've gone to sleep.

At this point you may be asking yourself: How do I improve the air quality in my home?

The answer is simple. You need a machine that will filter out toxins in the air while generating fresh air throughout your home. An Austin Air purifier will do just that.

Austin Air Purifiers such as the Healthmate or Bedroom Machine use true medical grade HEPA filtration to remove harmful toxins from the air and generate fresh and clean into your home. These machines use a complex 5 step filtration system composed of an inside HEPA or HEGA filter and an outer Carbon Zeolite filter. These machines are 99.97% effective in removing all particulates as small as 0.3 microns and 95% effective in removing all other substances. All of the air purifiers by Austin Air come with a 5 year mechanical warranty as well as a 5 year warranty on the filter. 

If you're going to use an air purifier in your home, why not use the best one on the market? In fact, these machines were trusted by the American Red Cross and FEMA to address the air quality problems in post September 11th New York City. The Austin Air purifier is designed to last and the filter doesn't have to be replaced for five years. Take a look at the Austin Air selection in our store to find the perfect air purifier for your home.

Improving the indoor air quality in your home is extremely important to your health. Pollutants in indoor air are a serious threat and should be taken seriously. 

The United States Environmental Protection agency states that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. The best way to address this risk is to control and eliminate the sources of pollutants and to ventilate a home with clean out door air. The ventilation method maybe limited however by weather conditions or undesirable levels of contaminants in outdoor air. According to the American College of Allergies 50% of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution.

Pollutants that can affect air quality in a home fall into the following categories: dust, smoke, animal dander, tobacco smoke, ragweed, particles generated from combustion appliances such as cooking stoves ;also particles associated with tiny organisms such as dust mites, molds, bacteria and viruses. Effective allergen control measures require washing sheets weekly, frequent vacuuming of carpets and furniture and dusting and cleaning of hard surfaces.

Air purifiers are designed to clean the air by filtering out harmful particles and air pollutants like allergens, mold, pet dander and dust. Air purifiers come in a variety of sizes and types. One type of air cleaning device that can remove particles from the air is High Efficiency Particulate Air [HEPA] filters.The Department of Energy has strict standards for HEPA filters. All HEPA Filters must be able to catch at least 95% of particles as small as 0.3 micrometers. Beware of HEPA type or HEPA like filters.

With quality air our family can breathe easier and live healthier.

Blueair air purifiers come from the company Blueair, founded in Sweden in 1996. Despite only being around for 15 years, Blueair has rapidly earned a reputation for great quality products, technological innovation and excellent design. The Blueair air cleaner is one of the best in the world, and is noted for its stylish design, efficiency, and low noise levels. The air purifiers designed by Blueair are specially designed for people who are living with asthma, allergies, and other respiratory problems, or anyone who would like to have more breathable, purer air. Blueair air purifiers employ patented two-stage HEPASilent technology which pulls in 99.97% of the smallest 0.1 micron particles. These include dust mites, pollen grains that could be allergy provoking, pet dander, and many other unwanted airborne gases and particles. Blueair HEPA filters clean your air so quietly, you don’t even realize they’re operating. This is also thanks to their steel housing, which helps block out any noise created, and also make the Blueair air cleaners long term functioning machines. Blueair air cleaners come in many varieties, including the Blueair 603 air purifier with its nearly silent operation, ideal for bedrooms and, offices; and the Blueair 503 air purifier, which earned the 503 Best of Class ranking, by an independent agency, AHAM which tests the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR).

The Blueair air purifier systems also prove to be very easy to maintain. You just easily lift the unit’s top, take out the older filter and replace it with a new one. Also, you only need to replace the filter every six months, saving you the hassle of changing it more frequently. Filters made by Blueair come in many different varieties, so you can choose which kind is most convenient to your lifestyle. The standard Blueair Particle Filter can be used to remove dust, pollen, airborne allergens, and many more unwanted particles from your air. If you or someone in your home smokes, you may want the Blueair SmokeStop Filter, which is specifically engineered to remove smoke and other gases. If you’re looking for a filter that contains one of the least harmful plastics to humans and the environment, Blueair’s polypropylene filter is the one for you. It traps miniscule particles as they pass through the filter. This particular filter works without letting out unwanted and irritating microscopic fibers into the air around you. The polypropylene filter catches and removes bacteria, viruses, and mold from the air, but without chemical additives. Just because it lacks chemical additives though, doesn’t mean its performance is lacking in any way. It actually captures more dirt than competing systems, while keeping your air safe and empty of irritating fibers.

Blueair has earned the highest CADR rating in its class, ranking it as one of the top air purifier manufacturers in the world. CADR is the best way to measure air purifier effectiveness and efficiency. If you’re looking for a quality air cleaner, look for one with high CADR numbers. There are three CADR numbers, one for tobacco smoke, another is for dust, and the last is for pollen. Each category has a number, and the higher the number, the better. The number determines how quickly and efficiently the air purifier filters air in relation to the particles listed above. To have a very effective machine, you’ll want one with a tobacco smoke CADR at the smallest, 2/3 of your room’s area. Blueair air purifiers happen to have the highest CADR rate around, so it is perfect for someone who is looking for an efficient unit that can quickly purify their air.

The Oxygen3 with PlasmaWave™ employs 3-stages of cleaning to ensure a pure cleaning performance, and is one of the best Electrolux air cleraners. Click here to learn more about the process. In Stage 1, Carbon Filtration, the odor reducing power of carbon traps large particles and reduces odors caused by smoke, cooking and chemical vapors. In Stage 2, True HEPA Filtration, the Oxygen3 traps 99.97% of airborne pollutants as small as 0.3 microns (300 times smaller that the diameter of human hair) and removes them from the air. In Stage 3, PlasmaWave™ Technology, molecules and ions interact and emulate the way nature cleans the air with no ozone byproducts.

The Blueair MD Professional air purifier offers commercial quality, reliability, performance and cleaning power for residential and commercial use. Featuring a long-life, high-efficiency motor and galvanized steel housing, these air purifiers are built to last. Whether purchasing a single unit for your home or hundreds of units for your facility, the Blueair MD Professional provides maximum control of airborne contaminants and serves as an effective and reliable complement to your existing ventilation system.

Certified Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)

Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Lung Association, the CADR is independently measured by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers to enable consumers to compare air purifiers with regard to performance in eliminating tobacco smoke, dust and pollen. The Blueair MD Professional has among the highest ratings to date.

Better Airflow
Thanks to its large grille, the unit cleans the air easily. The Blueair MD Professional has an airflow inlet and outlet that are much larger than other air purifiers in its class. This means the unit produces virtually no noticeable draft, while providing an exceptional air exchange rate.

Silent Operation
Blueair air purifiers are the quietest air purifiers available. So quiet that a blue light-emitting diode was incorporated into the design to let you know that they're working. At high speed, the sound level is just 63.5 dBA and at low speed a mere 38 dBA, which is equivalent to a very quiet desktop computer.