Understanding Some of the Popular Air Purifiers

When talking about different brands of air purifiers, you will find as many as fifteen major competitors in the market. Here is a discussion about four of these popular brands:

Oreck Brand Purifiers:

The Super Air 8 by Oreck makes use of four simple, diverse technologies to effectively purify the surrounding air. The first technique consists of a pre - filter that takes care of larger particles in the dust. The second technique being the charcoal filters, which captivate smaller particles and some irritable chemical substances. The third technique makes use of an electrostatic precipitator to electronically charge smaller particles with the help of negatively charged ions and almost immediately, the fourth technique comes into picture. A magnetic collector plate attracts and collects the charged particles. Along with all these processes, the Oreck purifier also spawns and releases some negatively charged ions into the air, making the pollutants to immediately vanish from the air.

Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Purifiers:

One more popular brand is is the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze GP Air Purifiers. This system combines three different mechanisms. One is an electrostatic precipitator; the second is a negative ion generator; and thirdly, an Ultraviolet light. While the first two mechanisms are already known, the ultraviolet light however, is a new and improved addition to the unit. This effectively destroys bacteria, viruses and other micro parasites. The disadvantage of Ionic Air Purifier is that it produces harmful ozone in large amounts and therefore, care must be taken to place the unit away at a safer distance.

Hunter Brand Purifiers:

Hunter manufactures two models of common and popular air purifiers. One is Quietflo 3400; the other, HEPAtech 30375. Both the Air purifiers make use of Carbon pre-filter to capture any larger air pollutants. They also have an additional "Change Filter" indicator that indicates the need to change the filter. The user has a choice to either operate it manually or rely on a timer setting. The 30375 version has an ion generator built into it.

Austin Brand Purifiers:

Austin manufactures five different kinds of air purifiers each designed for a specific purpose. They are of two sizes depending on their weights. One is the 15 pounds (400 series) and the other being the 6 ponds (200 series). They make use of a Combinational Carbon - Zeolite pre-filter and HEPA filter. Austin Air Purifiers are strong and tough, made up of metal and hence are preferable to those sensitive and allergic to plastic odor.