Pollution Season: Remember These Important Points When Buying an Air Purifier as North India’s Air Quality Deteriorates

It’s that time of the year – winter is coming as autumn is coming, meanwhile, air pollution in North India, especially in Delhi NCR, is on the rise. With Diwali on the horizon, things will soon get worse. In this context, investing in a air purifier for your home. Not only can these devices maintain a healthy environment in your home, but they can also provide additional benefits like reducing dust accumulation and more. However, there is no one-size-fits-all formula when buying an air purifier; There are many factors one must keep in mind before making a purchase. Here, let’s explain the basics of air purifiers and how to choose one. Read on.

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Air purifiers in India: How do they work?

First, let’s explain how air purifiers basically work. It begins by sucking in air from the surrounding environment; The air passes through many different layers of filters, helping to filter harmful toxins and pollutants such as PM 2.5 and other particles, then the clean air is discharged. Most air purifiers have a multi-layer filtration system, with a pre-filter that helps filter out most larger particles, such as hair, pet dander, and dander. The air then passes through a HEPA filter and carbon filter, removing remaining particles, such as pollen and PM 2.5 and PM 10.

When the air purifier runs, it will continue to filter the air, but it’s important to note that once you turn off the air purifier, the air quality will soon return to its original level—so it makes sense Most importantly, you should keep the device on if you are in the room.

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How to choose an air purifier: Things to keep in mind

Before buying an air purifier, there are two main points you must remember: the size of your room and the compatibility of the purifier, along with the cost of replacing the filter.

You can’t expect an air purifier to clean the air in your entire room; The capacity of each air purifier is different, so you should consult the manufacturer’s specifications to see if a specific model is right for your room. For example, if you have a room that is 500 square feet, buying an air purifier that can only work in 400 square feet of space would not be ideal. Additionally, you will of course need to buy separate air purifiers for different rooms.

As for filter maintenance, their lifespan depends on their usage as they are rated differently. That said, some air purifiers may come with filters that are not only expensive but also difficult to find in stock. If you can’t find a replacement, the air purifier will be useless. Therefore, always invest in an air purifier from a reputable company; There are generic options available at a lower cost, but this can end up costing more in the long run.

For reference, Dyson Pure Cool Link, a popular air purifier in the Indian market, has replacement filters available for approx $2,600. After changing the filter, you can check the immediate difference in air quality by monitoring the real-time AQI (Air Quality Index) in your room to compare performance.

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