Purify Your Air

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Hamilton Beach TrueAir Purifier Review

Are you interested in purchasing an air purifier for your home or your business? If so, you are not alone. Over the past few years, air purifiers have rapidly increased in popularity. It seems as if each day, someone makes the decision to buy an air purifier. If you are interested in purchasing an air purifier, have you decided on a product yet? If not, you are urged to examine the Hamilton Beach TrueAir products.

When it comes to examining Hamilton Beach TrueAir products, you may notice something with the names. TrueAir products are associated with Hamilton Beach. Online, you will find that some of these products are referred to as Hamilton Beach products, while other are only referred to as TrueAir products. Just for your knowledge, these two are the same thing. Knowing this important piece of information may make it a little bit easier for you to shop for and research a Hamilton Beach TrueAir product online.

Now that you know how to go about finding an air purifier made by Hamilton Beach, TrueAir, you can begin to examine the products that are available for sale. According the Hamilton Beach online website, which can be found at www.hamiltonbeach.com, there are four different air purifiers that the company has available for sale, at least at the current moment. These air purifiers include an Ionic Air Purifier, a High-Efficiency Air Purifier, a Compact Air Purifier, as well as an Ultra UV Air Purifier.

With the Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ionic Air Purifier, you do not have to purchase any replacement filters. Instead of purchasing replacement filter, you just need to regularly vacuum the one that you have. The Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ionic Air Purifier also keeps the air inside a fairly large space clean. It is noted that this air purifier can effectively clean the air in rooms up to 180 square feet. Perhaps, the greatest thing about the Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ionic Air Purifier is that it looks like a modern product. If you are concerned with the appearance of your home, this air purifier may be perfect for you. This air purifier is available for as low as $140.

The Hamilton Beach TrueAir High Efficiency Air Purifier is also a popular air purifier. The only difference is the fact that the air filter needs to be replaced. However, that filter is a HEPA filter. In the air purifier industry, HEPA filters are considered the best performing filters; therefore, you should be able to rest assure knowing that the Hamilton Beach TrueAir High Efficiency Air Purifier is one of the best on the market. This air purifier sells for around $110 and the replacement filters can be purchased for around $60.

The Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Air Purifier is a well performing air purifier that can fit into just about any space. In addition to fitting into just about any space, the small design of these air purifiers makes it easier to move from room to room; therefore, no matter which room you will be in, you should be able to bring your Hamilton Beach TrueAir Compact Air Purifier with you. Despite the fact that this air purifier is small in size, it covers a lot of ground. It has been noted by Hamilton Beach, that this air purifier can clean the air in rooms up to 250 square feet. That space is a lot larger than the space cleaned by the above mentioned air purifiers. It is also important to note that this air purifier uses HEPA technology. It retails for around $70, but replacement filters must also be purchased.

The Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ultra UV Air Purifiers come in a number of different makes and models. Both these models use HEPA filters, which as mentioned above, come highly rated and recommended. They are also affordable and easy to clean. One of the models is able to work in rooms with up to 350 square feet of space, while the other model works in rooms with up to 200 square feet of space. These highly recommended air purifiers retail for around $140 dollars and the replacement filters can be purchased for as low as $14, which is often the price for a pack of filters.

As previously mentioned, the online website for Hamilton Beach can be found at www.hamiltonbeach.com. If you would like more information, you are advised to examine the online website; it is full of valuable information.

Picking The Best Air Purifiers

Picking the best air purifier is a very difficult decision since the need of each allergy or asthma situation has different needs. Adding to this tough task is different allergens and different types of home pollutions are removed in different ways. Below are some comparisons of some of the more popular type of air purifiers.

Air Purifiers with HEPA (High Energy Particle Arresting) filters were originally developed for the atomic energy commission and are used in commercial clean rooms to remove particles of dust and other airborne pollution. This is a paper or polymer sheet with very tiny holes that allow airflow to pass though the material but not very much else. The holes are so small you need a lot of surface area for a reasonable amount of airflow to pass though the material. It is because of this that the medium is always folded in an accordion or zigzag fashion to get a lot of surface area in a small area.

There is also a mixed version of the technology that one manufacturer uses where the holes in the HEPA filter are slightly larger to promote more airflow but the air is charged with electrostatic wands. Which then attracts any of the smaller particles that get thru the holes. HEPA Filters work well in the home for trapping particulates. The disadvantage is that the filters must be changed regularly (every 6-months to 5-years depending on the manufacturer). Before purchasing you would also want to review how much air by-passes the filter, fan noise, how long the filter is good for and finally price of both original unit and replacement filters. The review of any HEPA unit depends on the efficiency (how much air by-passes the filter), fan noise, filter life and price.

UV air purifiers use ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light in the right intensity destroys the DNA of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. The disadvantage of a UV air purifier is that removes very few gas pollutants and no air particles. It would be necessary then to purchase a UV air purifier along with another type or one that combines with another filter system.

Ion Generator Air Purifiers are small air purifier devices that put out a stream of negatively charged Ions. These ions charge particulate pollution and when the particle bumps up against something it sticks due to the electronic charge. These devices are used on US submarines and in the poultry industry to keep the feather dust down.These air purifiers do what they say but there are some very distinct disadvantages. Particulates end up on your walls so your walls turn black near the device. Secondly, since they typically do not have a fan they only work in a localized area. They also do nothing for gas pollution and some may put off some dangerous Ozone.

You can see just with the 3 examples above there are differences in air purifiers. Research and comparison shopping is necessary to find the right purifier for your specific case. Do not allow promotional hype to sway your judgment, picking the wrong air purifier is as bad as not having one at all.

Take Fresh Air With You With Portable Air Purifiers

Most of us have heard of the importance of air purifiers in the home. No matter how much you
clean, there is always something floating in the air. Toxins from cleaners, air fresheners, aerosol spray bottles, pet dander, dust, mold, etc. But what if you need to travel and still want fresh air? This is where a portable air purifier comes into play. When you need to leave home and go into a crowded airport, movie theater, waiting room, etc you can now wear a portable air purifier around your neck or on your shirt pocket and breathe much easier.

The portable air purifier works in a similar way to a standard air purifier. But it creates a zone in front of the mouth, nose, and eyes and repels the dust, smoke, pollen, allergens, dander, and anything else light enough to float in the air (up to .3 to 3 microns). Testing also reveals that the portable air purifier kills many germs that are not repelled before being breathed in. The level of toxicity does not affect how well the air purifier works. It repels or kills all germs and toxins, no matter how potent. This is a great way to avoid spreading viruses. Wearing a surgical mask protects to a point, but the viruses stick to the mask. The portable air purifier does not store the impurities.

There are numerous testimonies of people who have used air purifiers and noticed an immediate improvement in health. If you have allergies or sensitivity it is especially important when traveling to use a portable air purifier. During flu season and allergy season this really comes in handy. Instead of getting drugged up to feel better, avoid accessing these germs and allergens in the first place. One mother mentioned that before they got their air purifier the family would pass the flu around until everyone got it. Since they purchased the air purifier, they no longer take turns with the flu. Doctor’s offices and hospitals are especially prone to indoor pollution. Remember to take your portable air purifier to your next doctor’s appointment. It is better to prevent than treat.

Portable air purifiers are less expensive than standard air purifiers. The portable air purifier can run on lithium batteries or you can use the fast charger and a set of rechargeable batteries for unlimited use. Currently there is research being done to target even smaller particles down to the size of the influenza virus (.04 microns). The results look promising, but are still preliminary. Portable air purifiers are small, lightweight, and can be worn around the neck on clipped to a shirt pocket. A breath of fresh air is now for sale.