How to Choose the Right Air Purifier for You

Staying attuned to the air inside your house means taking steps to make it as clean as possible for you and your family. Keeping up with HVAC servicing and filter changes is one part of the air quality equation. If you’re ready to take indoor air quality to the next level, a room air purifier can help. Here’s what you need to know about the device to help you choose the best fit for your home.

What are the benefits of an air purifier?

There are so many factors that can affect indoor air quality—from the good vibes (the family dog, candlelit dinners) to the bad elements (humidity, pollen, outdoor air pollution). Think of an air purifier like a one-room booster to your home’s overall indoor air health, trapping dust, lint, mold spores, bacteria, viruses, dander, smoke and more so you can breathe easier.

What does an air purifier do?

An air purifier, sometimes called an air cleaner, cleans the air in an individual room. It pulls dirty air in, uses a filter to capture large and small particles, then circulates clean air back into the room.

Room size air purifier guide: An air purifier size for every room

When considering air purifiers, it comes down to picking the appropriate unit size for the square footage of the room it’s intended for. Filtrete™ Air Purifiers come in small, medium, large and extra large for rooms measuring 80 square feet (or smaller) up to 370 square feet. Unlike HVAC units, room air purifiers are portable, so you can move them from space to space, or purchase a couple for the high-traffic areas of your home. With the launch of our Filtrete™ Smart Air Purifiers, you also have a choice between traditional features or boosted connectivity in medium and large rooms.