Air purifiers

MoneyForNothing

Hi all,

Firstly i think this thread is in the correct forum category.

I am researching the different air purifiers available on the market as i suffer from hayfever and asthma. I have a very basic plug in ionizer which does a reasonable job in a single room but have decided to invest in a proper purifier. I was wondering what products people are using and if you had found any downsides. I am looking at Philips, Dyson and Vax, but am aware there are many other brands which use the same concept of Hepa filteration.

In summary i am trying to get an idea of:

True quiet night time running mode - (essential to purchasing).
Filter replacement costs/how often.
Has the product/brand met your expectation despite the potential high initial cost.

Thanks everyone.

carly

I bought one from here :. https://www.breathingspace.co.uk

They sell many major brands but most importantly they are happy to advise ( on the phone) on your personal needs and circumstances,, and suggest what type of purifier might suit you best.

John.Wright

The Dyson Air purifier doubles up as a fan and air purifier and I find it to be quite pleasant and has reduced my hayfever symptoms significantly. You can read a bit more about it here dyson.co.uk/air-treatment/purifiers.html

OhhEnnEmm

I've been using a small Levoit Air Purifier which has been working wonders for my needs. It's been running in a small room and I've noticed a difference in air quality. Although it's on the expensive side, I do think it was worth the money. It uses true HEPA and it also has activated carbon filters to address allergies and clean the air.

As you mentioned that you need something quiet for nighttime running, the purifier has three fan intensity modes to choose from. The lowest setting is very quiet and I can sleep comfortably with it running.

It's recommended by the manufacturer to replace the filters every 6 months. But depending on usage, you may not have to replace them as often. The filters can cost around £15 but they do come in packs of 2 and I just follow the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure that the filters are effective.

You might want to do a little bit more research yourself to see if a Levoit air purifier is best for your needs.