Keeping our homes healthy has been bumped up the priority list for many homeowners throughout Westchester County in the wake and resurgence of a global pandemic. So if you are one of the many health-conscious New Yorkers that are looking into the best air purifier for your home, there are a few things that our team of indoor air quality professionals want you to know, including the real truth about single-room portable air purifiers.
Do Portable Air Purifiers Work?
If your goal is a healthier home, a portable air purifier is not a sustainable, long term solution. At best, a portable air purifier will be able to remove some airborne contaminants from the room it is installed in. But those contaminants will quickly be replaced by the dirty air from other rooms, leading to a never ending cycle of inefficient air purification. In order for a portable air purifier to provide even a fraction of the health benefits many are looking for, you would need to lug it around to clean the air in every room you walked into!
However, the problem isn’t just the air purifiers. It could be your home, as well! You may be thinking, “Well, an indoor air purifier will eventually clean all the air in a home, right?” Unfortunately, unless you have had your home properly air sealed and insulated, any negative pressure inside your home will draw in contaminants from the outside through tiny holes in your home.
The Answer: Seal, Insulate, and Whole-Home Ventilate!
So what is it that can be used to make your home healthier? A combination of whole-home ventilation, and an airtight seal of your home from the outside-in should do the trick.
Air Sealing & Insulation
You may not always be able to see them, but you can probably feel the tiny air holes hidden throughout your home. These holes can be the cause of indoor drafts, inconsistent room to room temperatures, and even dust in your home. Through a Healthy Home Evaluation, our team can locate and seal these hidden holes and areas that are poorly insulated, and then properly air seal and insulate your home.
Whole Home Ventilation & Purification
Once contaminants like pet dander, dirt, airborne chemicals, bacteria, and viruses enter your home from the outside, it is nearly impossible to get them back out without some kind of ventilation or air purification. The best way to do this is through whole-home ventilation and purification, which is designed to connect to your existing ductwork to remove particles as they are sucked into your heating and cooling system. With a whole-home solution to increasing your indoor air quality, you can breathe healthier air in your home, no matter which room you are in!
Learn About the Air You Breathe with a Healthy Home Evaluation
Looking for a more customized solution to improving the health of your home? With a Healthy Home Evaluation, the Healthy Home Energy & Consulting team will assess your indoor air with an indoor air quality test, and perform a number of diagnostic exams on your home. We can then talk you through how your home is performing, and work with you on an indoor air quality solution that will improve the health of your home, the efficiency of your home, and even the comfort of your home!
Learn more about how a whole-home air purification system can improve the health of your home from the experts at Healthy Home Energy & Consulting. Call 914-242-9733 or get in touch here.
