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Whole House Air Purifiers And Radon Gas - Are Air Purifiers Effective At Getting The Gas Out
Tue 05 Dec 2006 - 09:00
Whole House Air Purifiers And Radon Gas - Are Air Purifiers Effective At Getting The Gas Out
By Ryan MacPhee
Radon gas can seep in through your crawl space or basement. Unfortunately, you can't tell if it is in your home without a test because it is odorless and invisible. It is found naturally in soil and rock in many areas of the country, and many people are being slowly poisoned by it without even knowing. To be safe, you should contact your local government agency and ask for a testing kit. Most states have them and give them away for free. If the test comes back positive, it is crucial that you buy an air purifier. A whole house air purifier is one of the best defenses in the battle against radon.
If you discover a radon gas problem in your home, a whole house air purifier is the way to go. They're located in your basement or crawlspace, away from the main living areas of the home. A fan vents the radon-rich air out from the basement before it can seep into the rest of the house. Metal ducts pump the air from the fan of the air purifier to the outside of your home. An extra, useful step is to seal up any cracks and gaps where air can get in. By combining a good air purifier system with some diligent sealing, you'll practically eliminate any radon threat.
An added benefit to a whole house unit being in the basement is the fact that you won't hear it running. They do tend to be loud, so this is a great advantage many people don't even think about when they're considering buying one.
Whole house air purifiers have extra benefits beyond venting out radon gas. They can remove many other troubling issues as well. With the use of optional filters such as heap or carbon, mold spores, dust, pet dander, smoke fumes and pollen can all be captured and eliminated too. If you are prone to allergies, have pets, or just want to breath cleaner air, buying a whole house air purifier will be a decision well made.
Whole house air purifiers vs. room units
But what about smaller, less expensive models? Granted, the price of whole house air purifiers can be two to three times the cost (or more) of single room air purifiers. The problem however, is if you've got air quality problems in your home, cleaning the air in one room will rarely solve the issue. So you wind up having to purchase several individual purifiers to do the job of one whole house unit. Now the cost issue becomes a moot point.
On top of that, a whole house purifier moves the air with metal ducting, so you really don't see it. Stand-alone purifiers are often ugly and don't blend well with your rooms décor. So unless you live in a really small space, a whole house purifier is really the way to go.
So if you've got radon problems or even something less serious, take a genuine look at a whole house air purifier system. They can be purchased and installed for around $1000.00 in most markets and they represent money well spent.
Ryan MacPhee is a professional contractor, real estate investor and part time writer with over twenty years of experience. You can read more about his experience with air purifier systems here. Check out some of his mortgage financing tips and techniques here. Have a look here if you're interested in home remodeling ideas.
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