You may assume that air scrubbers suck in air, clean it, and push the clean air back into your home—and you’d be right. But there is a lot more to it than that, and knowing how air scrubbers help clean the air will help you to have a better understanding of why air scrubbers are so beneficial for improving air quality. Here’s how all of the parts of an air scrubber operate together to get the air in your home squeaky clean.
Pre-Filters
As the first stage of air filtration, the large particles that are in the air go into these filters in the air scrubbers. With these large particles inside of the pre-filters, the air scrubber unit is now able to achieve a consistent airflow and operate more efficiently.
Carbon Filters
It’s important to note that not all air scrubbers are equipped with carbon filters, but if you want to remove odors from the air in your home, then you are going to want to opt for a unit that has one. This odor removing feature accomplishes this due to the attraction that gas and vapor molecules have with carbon, and once they are physically captured on the surface of the carbon filter, the air in your home will smell significantly fresher over time.
Primary Filters
This is the last step in the air filtration process, and unlike the pre-filter, this filter is responsible for removing the small particles in the air. When choosing an air scrubber, it’s best to trust a reputable HVAC professional. Because not all air scrubbers are created equal, you want to be sure that the unit you purchase will capture a high-percentage of these small particles—this way, you can be confident that your home’s air is as clean as possible for you and your family.
The Blower
The blower in an air scrubber is what makes the filters effective because it is the component that pulls the air through each of the previously mentioned filters. Due to its important role, it’s crucial that you opt for a unit that features a reliable blower that matches the filter’s efficiency levels—when a blower is too powerful for an air scrubber’s filters, it will decrease the entire units efficiency.
Air scrubbers won’t just clean the air—they also help protect you from toxic gases and airborne contaminants, and help limit the spread of contaminants to new areas. When you’re ready to have your unit installed, trust the team at Raynor Services! Contact us today to schedule your installation appointment.
