I just bought a small air purifier (for a small bedroom). I’ve been having shortness of breath (difficult to take deep breaths). I do have an apt to see a doctor but I wanted to get an answer about my purifier.
There is a switch I can turn on that will active the ionizer, should I chose to do so.
I’ve had it a couple weeks now. I’ve only used the ionizer for about 24 hours during this time period. It seems as though the filter picks up more particles when the ionizer is turned on.
My question is… Is it better for me to have the ionizer turned ON or OFF?
I’ve filtered through some of the Q&As on the board already. I can’t seem to find a straight answer. To be honest, the positive and negative ion speak really confuses me. Can someone put it into laymens terms for me? And let me know if I should keep the ionizer on or off? Thanks in advance!
What is the best air purifier for removal of dust and odor? I have been looking at ebay and is almost convinced on buying ecoquest (with hepa, uv, ionizer, and ozone generator). The only thing that still prevents me fom buying this (9) is the ozone generator which can induce asthma. I am an asthmatic. Anyone with a good experience with a VERY GOOD air purifier? I can only afford <0 and does not consume much electricity, with low maintenance. Thanks.
Just to clarify a prior question, I had; I’ve heard that ionized air can be potentially harmful (i.e. free radicals) so I want to avoid air cleaners that ionize air. The 3M Filtrete electrostatic polyolefin-based filters (very common in furnace filters, and now as part of a standalone air purifier) are pre-charged with a static charge to attract dirt, dust, and particles of inflowing air.
My question is, as non-ionized (regular) air travels through the filter (via a simple fan, there is no ionizer involved) is there any way that it could pick up any of the charge on the electrostatic filter, or that the air can become somewhat ionized in any way or form after it leaves the filter? Now, AFAIK, air doesn’t conduct charges well, so my guess would be no, but I’d like to have an expert opinion.
Ive had my air purifier with an ionizer on for 4 days straight in my room and get dizzy….
I can’t remember if it was an infomercial, or on HSN or QVC, but it was a tower air purifier, it had no fan, but you could see that air would flow through it because they put paper on the front of it, I think it had a UV light and an ionizer, but no filter, just this thing that you had to take out of the center and wipe down.
What was this called?
And if you know if ionizers actually do something, or if they are just stupid please tell me that too 
Hi, I just bought a holmes HEPA air purifier (literally just bought), and within a few hour it started to make a strange electrical buzzing noise. I believe that it is coming from the ionizer, since when the ionizer is off it does not make this noise.
Is this normal, or is this a problem with the machine? Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks in advance.
Never mind, I’m getting rid of the thing anyway.
I’m looking for a air purifier that uses a HEPA filter, NOT an ionizer. I live in Perth, W.A. and can’t seem to find them anywhere. I’m talking about ones by brands such as Hamilton Beach. They don’t sell them at Big W, Target or Retravision. I looked on a few online stores that ship to Australia but they only sell a few cheap Ionizers
Help anyone?
I have birds is it safe to have the ionizer on?
thanks!
I have a fan with an ionizer, but its not an air purifier. we also have an air purifier with an ionizer. Do ionizers work well to remove dust?