Both air scrubbers and air purifiers can help to improve indoor air quality in your Asheville, NC, home. But these systems work in different ways. When deciding between an air scrubber and an air purifier, consider the particles you’re trying to get rid of, the size of your home and the benefits you seek. Read on to learn more.
Remove Different Particles
Air scrubbers and air purifiers work to minimize the amounts of various types of particulates in the air. Air scrubbers use wet or dry scrubbing to remove chemicals, toxic particles and gases from the surrounding area. Alternatively, air purifiers use HEPA filters or ionization to reduce the concentrations of allergens and dust in the air.
Reach Area Differences
You can choose an air purifier or air scrubber depending on the size of your home and how often you intend to use the device. Air purifiers are usually useful for purifying a single room and have limited reach; you can use them every day. You can utilize air scrubbers to reduce contaminants throughout the entire house, but people typically use air scrubbers temporarily and for commercial properties.
Various Health Benefits
Human health can be adversely impacted by air particles, so air scrubbers and air purifiers can provide health benefits. Air purifiers help reduce side effects from asthma or allergies. Air scrubbers can help improve overall air quality and mitigate toxic particles and gases.
If you’re looking to reduce air particles and improve air quality in your home, you should consider an air purifier or air scrubber, depending on the contaminants, area and desired health benefits. Reach out to our trained professionals at Gentry Heating, Inc. (now Gentry Service Group) who offer indoor air quality services and can help you understand if an air purifier or air scrubber is right for your Asheville, NC, home.
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