Just as with anything else, filterless air purifiers offer a

variety of pros and cons to those who use them. Depending upon

the size, brand and overall effectiveness of the unit, what

might – on one hand – be seen as nothing more than a nuisance

that doesn’t offer enough in the way of relief from allergens

for the amount that you paid for it, might also be the answer

to someone’s dreams, if the benefits are great enough.

For instance, if you’re hoping to recycle the air throughout a

large house, but have purchased a purifier that’s only equipped

to handle a single room, then you’re going to be disappointed

with its apparent performance. It’s important to consider all

of the facts before making the commitment to buy a particular

type of air purification system. Otherwise, you might just as

well chase the wind – the success rate for each will be about

the same.

Although there are many different types of filtration systems

for the air, one of the best is the Electrostatic Air Purifier.

Offering a lot in the way of health benefits, this unique

approach to air cleaning has been a critical tool in the

eradication of irritants in the interior of homes across the

nation. Let’s take a look at some of the assets and liabilities

that this type of air system has to offer.

Positives on an Electrostatic Air Purifier

• By virtue of its very nature, this type of air filtration

system is extremely quiet – and often, silent – making it less

conspicuous than other purifying methods.

• Unlike other types of air cleaners, the Electrostatic Air

Purifier uses no filters that need to be replaced. Instead,

steel collection rods attract the contaminants, which can then

be removed during the cleaning process.

• Due to their silent nature, these can be left on 24/7,

offering continuous air purification. Other types of filtration

systems are often turned off periodically, due to the noise

factor, allowing allergens to take over the room in very short

order.

• A variety of allergens are trapped within the collection rods

– often as small as a single micron. That being the case,

irritants such as cat dander, pollen and other common

pollutants can easily be filtered from the room to improve the

quality of the air that you and your loved ones are breathing.

• Provides thorough cleansing of the air, offering both an

allergen-free environment and a natural air freshener by

removing odors from the air that are caused by various

contaminants.

Negatives

• The initial cost of systems such as these can often be quite

expensive. For those who are unprepared to handle a hefty price

tag, this will be a great deterrent.

• Since it pulls virtually all of the allergens and other

contaminants out of the air within the structure of the home

and holds them on steel collection rods, it requires frequent

cleaning, so that the rods will be free to continue collecting

the pollutants from the air.

• Depending upon the brand and model that you purchase, some of

the units can be a bit noisy, which is seen as an irritant by

some people.

• As a result of the way that this type of air cleaning system

works, ozone and ions are released into the air, which can have

adverse side effects to those who come into contact with them.

Whether you view the Electrostatic Air Purifier in a positive

or negative light, there’s definitely something to be said for

the fact that it’s successful in its ability to cleanse the air

of those pollutants that trigger allergic reactions and – in

some cases – agents which are responsible for spreading common

illnesses.