Of all electronic devices you’ll find in a home, air purifiers use a small amount of electricity. In fact, air purifier filters cost more annually than the electricity it takes to run the air cleaner itself. We’ll do our calculations using a modern Medify air purifier made for large rooms. Measuring air purifier electricity use … Read more
Determining how long an air scrubber should be run is one of the most popular questions asked about the machines. When used to remove mold, pollutants and particulates from the air, the industry standard is that an air scrubber should be run for 24 to 48 hours. There are a few caveats to keep in … Read more
This is another questing submitted by an Air Scrubber HQ visitor. The specific questions asked was: Do air scrubbers produce ozone? No, they do not. Air scrubbers used to clean the air and remove particles do not generate ozone. Air scrubbers work through the use of a filter or set of filters which trap particulates. … Read more
We recently got a question from a site visitor asking “is an air scrubber a HEPA filter?” The answer: No. HEPA filters are but one type of filter used by air scrubbers. Other filter types include pre-filters and charcoal media filters. To be clear, let’s dive in a little bit into both air scrubbers and … Read more