Investing in a new HVAC addition is always an investment, so it’s important to know what you’re getting into before you make your decision. Adding a whole-home air purifier to your Laplace, Louisiana, home comes with numerous benefits, but do the pros outweigh the cons?
Con: Whole-Home Units Can Be Expensive
The most obvious drawback is that whole-home air purifiers cost more upfront than portable units. Whether the cost is worth the investment depends on how much you’re willing to spend, which model you choose, and which HVAC company installs the unit. Compared to purchasing a portable unit for every room in your home, a whole-home air purifier makes the most financial sense in the long run.
Pro: Improved Indoor Air Quality
The main reason homeowners invest in any sort of air purification system is for the air quality benefits. A whole-home air purifier eliminates over 99 percent of common indoor pollutants, including dust, dust mites, pet danders, pollens, chemicals, and biological spores. Air purifiers will even reduce foul odors that are hard to eliminate, such as fried foods, cut onions, or cigarette smoke.
Con: Professional Installation Is Required
A whole-home air purifier isn’t something you can install yourself on a weekend. These are complex units that require a construction and an electrical background that most homeowners simply don’t have. While many might view the professional installation requirement as a drawback, at least you know the unit has been installed properly.
Pro: Reduces Illness
One of the surprising advantages of installing a whole-home air purifier is that it helps to reduce bacteria and airborne viruses such as the flu. Some air cleaner models even feature ultraviolet technology that kills bacteria and viruses as they pass over the unit. Running an air purifier in conjunction with your air conditioner cuts down on warm, humid environments in the home where bacteria thrive.
It’s easy to see that the benefits of whole-home air purification outweigh the cons. Contact Bryans United Air Conditioning at 504-208-2071 to learn more about our indoor air quality products.
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