Electronic air filters offer performance advantages unique to their design. Efficient and effective, an electronic air filter clears particles and debris from the air without ever having to replace a filter.
Electronic air filters are known by a few different names. Among those are electronic air cleaner, electrostatic air cleaner/filter, electric air cleaner/filter, and electronic or electric air purifier. Whatever you call them, electronic air cleaners are an excellent way to clean and purify air in the home.
How Electronic Air Cleaners Work
Electronic air cleaners employ a three-step process to clean and purify air.
First, a fan pushes air through the cleaning unit.
In the second phase of the process, a set of plates electrically charges the particles in the air that passes through them.
The third and last phase of the process collects the charged particles. A second set of plates holds a charge opposite of that given to particles in the second phase of filtration. The plates with the opposing charge attract the charged particles, causing particles and debris to stick to the filter plate. The fan continues to push the air through the exit side of the filtration system, but now any particulate debris has been cleared away and remains inside the cleaner. There are no filters to be replaced; only periodic washing of collection plates in a dishwasher or kitchen sink are needed.
For a more detailed explanation of how individual models function, airspace cleaning capabilities (how large an area can be cleaned), and cleaning and maintenance needs, the electronic air cleaners owners manual for a specific model can be consulted. Electronic air cleaner owners manuals are often available online at manufacturer and dealer websites for consumers that wish to research products prior to purchasing them.
Where Electronic Air Cleaners Work
Electronic air cleaners work in nearly any area of the home. Small, portable models are available, but many electric air filters are installed as whole-house air cleaners working in tandem with home heating and cooling systems. Honeywell is a noted name in electronic air cleaners for the home, and the Honeywell electronic air cleaner is known as one of the best furnace electronic air cleaners that can be installed in such a dual-purpose manner.
The Honeywell electronic air filter traps 98% of particles from the air that passes through it. Honeywell electronic air cleaners trap invisible, microscopic particles including dust, smoke, smog/pollution, animal dander, and mold.
An understanding of how home air is making residents ill and the importance of healthy living and air cleaning to prevent and relieve respiratory ailments, allergies, and asthma has spurred technology into finding new easy and efficient ways to clean air inside the home. Electronic air purification is a highly reliable technology for this purpose. It’s simple science and ease of owner maintenance makes electronic air purifiers one of the most sought-after home air filtration options.
