Almost every day, from advertising or the Internet, we hear about the emergence of a new “miracle” in the friendly family of climate control technology. The common man is confused by the abundance of functions, various bells and whistles, and names. And every time it’s the same: It’s ours, the best, the most useful, etc. But are they really that useful, or are they all advertising steps with which unscrupulous sellers are trying to extract as much money from us as possible? This is what we will try to figure out with you in this article.
The choice of an air purifier depends on several main points: purpose and quality of cleaning, performance and noise level, cost, and, oddly enough, design. It is by these criteria that we will evaluate some of the most popular versions of air purifiers from major manufacturers.
You can also pay attention to climate control systems that already have cleaning and humidification functions. .
Our opinion: Being lightweight, the Aerotek AVP-300 air purifier can be easily moved to a new location, and thanks to the low noise level of 23 dB and the “comfortable sleep mode”, this unit can even be placed in a room with a baby.
Our opinion: a good unit for a city apartment, asthmatics and families with small children. But, this device is equipped with a “bunch” of additional functions that greatly affect its price.
Our opinion: Air purifier, ionizer, and humidifier in one package, bought it and forgot about it. But it cannot be called affordable, since the average retail price is around 30 thousand rubles.
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Panasonic F-PJD35 is the best option for use in city apartments. The excellent filtration system makes it indispensable in apartments where small children and people suffering from allergies, asthma and various diseases of the respiratory system live.
Our opinion: The device has a not very good function integrated into it - automatic blocking of the air purifier when one of the filter elements is dirty. The cost of the device fluctuates around 11-12 thousand rubles.
Our opinion: At maximum power, the Philips ac4086/01 air purifier began to produce a little more noise, so it should not be used in bedrooms. In addition to changes in functionality, its cost has also changed. Today it is from 19 to 20.5 thousand rubles.
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All presented models are very similar to each other in their characteristics, and therefore Philips ac4086/01 is the most preferable for purchase due to the integrated humidifier.
Our opinion: The fact that it does not require filter replacement is very tempting. What’s especially nice is that the manufacturer’s warranty for this device is 10 years.
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Venta LW-45 is a good device, equipped with basic functions, with a good warranty and minimal maintenance. Will help people with allergic reactions to dust and various mechanical contaminants.
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Ballu AR 420F7 is the most interesting model, but according to our observations, it is somewhat noisy and cumbersome.
Important!
We were surprised that with such a low power and relatively low cost, this modification of the purifier includes so many functions. After contacting several buyers, we found out that the majority of those who bought this device were unhappy. This air purifier does not perform the stated functions!
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According to customer reviews, all BORK air purifiers are quite noisy. If you do not pay attention to this, then in our choice, we vote for the Bork A 700 purifier model. In our opinion, this is an ideal ratio of price and quality.
Air purifier Daikin MC70LVM. A photocatalytic filter is integrated into the device. The main advantages include: huge air exchange, which is 420 cubic meters. per hour, the presence of a fully automatic silent operation mode. Its level is only 16 dB. at maximum power. This version of the cleaner effectively neutralizes: dust, pollen, dander, pet hair, as well as mold, fungal spores and tobacco smoke. Its cost today ranges from 500-550 dollars.
The Daikin MC707VM-S purifier has a 7-stage cleaning system and is additionally equipped with an ionizer, thanks to which the room air is filled with charged air ions. The area that this device can serve is 42 sq.m. This technique will be a real gift for people with allergic reactions and upper respiratory tract diseases. The cost of the device ranges from 550 – 650 dollars.
Daikin MCK75J URURU is easy to operate and will cope perfectly with all types of contaminants, thanks to the simultaneous combination of functions: ionizer, ozonizer, humidifier and air washer. Can work on an area of 46 sq.m. and moves through itself 450 cubic meters of air per hour, destroys bacteria and viruses, neutralizes tobacco smoke and purifies the air by 99.99%. The cost of this device ranges around 850-900 dollars. in different stores across the country.Results:
In our general opinion, Daikin MCK75J URURU is the best air purifier presented on the modern climate control market, in terms of characteristics - price - quality - reviews.
Air purifiers have long become a common attribute of many private houses and apartments. They are used to purify the air in both large and small rooms. Not only allergy sufferers and asthmatics, but also people who do not have similar health problems increasingly prefer a clean atmosphere to the dusty and dirty air of their home. Apart from the hygienic aspect, air purifiers help make the air clean and harmless to breathe. Of course, this will have a positive effect on the health of the body as a whole.
Today we will look at ten models of air purifiers of different price and technical ranges and determine which one is best to buy.
The rating opens with a cleaner from the Shivaki company. The manufacturer is known to domestic users quite well. The products of this brand are widely represented in all areas of household appliances, from TVs and refrigerators to air conditioning units and air purifiers. Model SHAP-3010 costs from 8390 to 18490 rubles, depending on the region and retailer. The main purpose of the device is air purification, without the possibility of humidification. Electricity consumption up to 38W.
The design provides for the installation of several different filters: HEPA filter, photocatalytic and carbon. Present air ionization function, which significantly increases the oxygen content in the room. The rotation speed of the cooler is regulated using a switch, as well as the intensity of evaporation. The device can be hung on the wall or left standing on the floor.
The SHAP-3010 is powered from the mains, but its power cord is quite short, so you should stock up on an extension cord in advance.
A pleasant bonus for the buyer will be presence of remote control, with which you can set basic parameters and turn the device on and off. I was also pleased with the noise level - at peak load it was only 46 dB, a very good indicator. The dimensions of the device are compact, convenient for carrying from room to room. Overall, the purifier gives the impression of a reliable and balanced device that can be considered as a purchase.
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The following cleaner is a real salvation for allergy sufferers and asthmatics. The model from the specialized manufacturer Stadler Form Viktor with the index V-001/V-002 is a premium product. The price tag for this unit starts from 13,350 and reaches 31,890 rubles. What does the user get for this rather high price?
The system specializes in indoor air purification, serviced area up to 50 sq.m. The device is capable of processing up to 200 cubic meters per hour, which is a remarkable indicator. The filtration system here is single, carbon. In addition to the ability to adjust the power of the supplied air, there is aromatization function. It is implemented by applying special aromatic oils to the surface of a carbon filter, after which the blown air is saturated with freshness and a pleasant smell.
The purifier can only be installed on the floor; it cannot be mounted on a wall. The power cord is long enough to allow you to place the device in a corner for comfortable air intake. However, if you need to move V-001/V-002 to the middle of the room, you will most likely have to use an extension cord.
The weight of the equipped device is 4.9 kg, which allows you to easily carry it within the same room, as well as easily transport it.
Additional functions include timer, which can be used to delay the start of the device, as well as the HPP Filter System, patented for use on this model. The device is controlled using mechanical keys and wheels. There is no control panel. There is a power indicator on the instrument panel. The maximum noise level at peak load reaches 57 dB. The figure is not a record, but his work will not distract him much.
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In eighth place is a domestic air purifier for an apartment. The manufacturer relied on efficiency, which can be seen both in ergonomics and in the positioning of the device itself. It is obvious that Atmos is aimed at the middle price segment of the market (from 12,550 to 15,590 rubles). Like the models discussed above, the 1550 is a full-fledged air purifier with the possibility of subsequent ionization. The power of the device is 50W, but the productivity is not the highest, 110 cubic meters per hour.
The filtration system is a classic trio: HEPA filter, carbon and photocatalytic. In addition, the device has pre-filtration system, which does not require changing consumables (cleaning is sufficient). The air flow system is controlled electronically. In addition to the main filters, Atmos is equipped with a built-in ultraviolet lamp, which does an excellent job of disinfecting indoor air.
The device has only floor fixation without the possibility of wall mounting. The power supply comes from the mains, the cord is of medium length, so you will still need an additional supply of wire. In addition, there is a built-in timer and an indicator of a dirty filter, a function, it should be noted, that is quite rare. The noise emitted by the device operating at maximum load is 45 dB, and this is a very good figure. The buyer will also be pleasantly surprised by the weight of Atmos - only 3.4 kg, which, coupled with its small dimensions, makes it quite mobile.
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On the seventh line is an air purifier and humidifier from Electrolux. Many users know it from the wide range of household appliances it offers on the market. This includes this stylish cleaner, which combines three models in its index. The price of the device cannot be called budget - from 18,520 to 31,760 rubles. Unlike its predecessors, this model focuses not only on dry air purification, but also on room humidification.
The area that the purifier can serve at one time should not exceed 50 sq.m. The water reservoir is not very large, seven liters, with an average liquid consumption of about 0.5 liters per hour. The device is equipped with a hygrostat, so the owner will always know the current level of air humidity in the room. The intensity of blowing and evaporation can be adjusted using the control unit. Floor fixing, mains power (220V).
A pleasant surprise is the touch control of the device. In addition, the model itself dims the display if the lighting level in the room is sufficient.
Availability in EHAW will also please you silver plated ionizing rod, as well as the ability to choose from three body colors. There are indicators for low fluid level and dirty filter on the housing. The weight of the device is 6 kilograms.
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Many 2016 models were distinguished by increased efficiency. In 2017, the domestic brand “Ecology” decided to keep up with the once-set trends by releasing a model with a power of only 10W. This is a budget device of the mid-price level, its cost is 3970 rubles. The main purpose is air purification. Additional functions are not provided.
The power of the device is enough to clean a small room with an average area of 10-15 sq.m. The device is equipped built-in ionizer and ozonizer. The model is controlled using mechanics. The power source is a regular household 220V socket. The indicators include a power light and a dirty filter. The weight of the purifier is only 2 kg, which makes it easy to move it throughout your apartment or house or take it with you on a trip.
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In search of an effective remedy for dust in the apartment, you can go quite far. For example, consider an air purifier from the famous Chinese cell phone manufacturer Xiaomi. The average cost of Air Purifier 2 is 11,987 rubles, which characterizes it as a device in the middle price category. The main emphasis is on indoor air purification. The throughput capacity of the unit is 310 cubic meters per hour. There is an air purity control function.
In addition to the primary filter (pre-cleaning), the device is equipped HEPA filter class N-11. The control unit is adjusted electronically, fixed to a floor-type surface. Power is supplied via a 220V household outlet.
Additional interesting features: the presence of a formaldehyde filter, as well as the ability to remotely control the device using a smartphone through a special “smart home” application from the Xiaomi company.
On the case there are indicators for power on and a dirty filter. The power cord is quite short, so you will likely need an extension cord to move the device around the room. In general, the Xiaomi air freshener of the second revision (index “2” in the name) leaves a positive impression of use. It can be safely recommended as a convenient and simple air purifier for the home.
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Air purifiers from Daikin differ in their purpose and price. These are premium devices. The price of the presented model is 34,770 rubles. Increased power (65W) allows you to blow through rooms with a capacity of 420 kb.m/h. There is a function for monitoring air purity in the apartment. The filtration system is divided into a preliminary (removable, cleanable) filter, photocatalytic, and electrostatic filters. Of course, the case contains built-in air ionizer. The device is powered from a regular 220V network.
There is a convenient timer on the control panel that allows you to perform a delayed start of the device, as well as its remote shutdown at a specified time (for 1, 2 and 4 hours). For the safety of children, the model provides protection against accidental pressing(blocking). The model has a record noise level, only 16 dB. The average electricity consumption is 7-10W, which is also an excellent indicator even among price competitors. There is a convenient remote control available. The weight of the device is 8.5 kg - considering the wide capabilities of the device, this is not so much.
The use of high-quality air purifiers is recommended by doctors for all people with chronic respiratory diseases, so the model from Daikin will be a faithful assistant in the fight against asthma and allergies. If you are looking for a high-quality and reliable device, and are willing to pay a significant amount for it, then the MC70LVM is what you need. It is easy to maintain, and the process of cleaning and replacing filters does not take much time.
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These are the best air purifiers for children. The domestic brand “Ballu”, which provides the entire range of climate control equipment on the Russian market, presents an air purifier model with the AR-155 index, designed for cleaning small rooms up to 20 sq.m. (ideal for a children's room). The average price of the model is 9990 rubles. The power of the device is 37 W, and a powerful air ionizer is built into the body. Productivity is at an average level, 170 cubic meters per hour. There is a built-in function for monitoring the level of air purity.
In addition to the pre-filter, the device is equipped with a mid-class HEPA filter, as well as removable carbon filter. The cooler rotation speed and evaporation intensity are controlled by an electronic control unit. The timer can start and stop the device with a delay of up to 8 hours. The device can be fixed only on the floor, without the possibility of mounting on a wall. The weight is 4.5 kg, which makes it easy to carry the device from room to room.
Consumables are easy to find in many online stores, they are inexpensive, so replacing them should not be a problem. The Ballu company has one of the widest service networks (including post-warranty) for its equipment.
They are known for repairing devices even after their life cycle (production at the factory) ends.
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In second place in our top 10 is a cleaner from the highly specialized company Korting. The KAR800 model belongs to the entry-level, judging by its price (RUR 6,589). The air purifier has a power of 40W and is capable of serving an area of up to 28 sq.m. Its productivity is 240 cubic meters per hour. As in more expensive analogues, there is “air purification control” function. The built-in ionizer allows for additional treatment of indoor air when the main cleaning has already been completed. Electronic control panel with the ability to use remote control of the device. An indication on the housing notifies the user that the filter is dirty and it is time to clean or replace it.
The maintenance of the device itself does not take much time and is carried out at home without the use of special tools. Average noise level is 26 dB, and the weight of the device is 8.2 kg. Overall, the purifier is a good example of a well-built device. The body is beautiful, smooth, without burrs, sagging or irregularities. The buttons turn on clearly, the pressing is soft, but at the same time distinct and elastic. Reviews about the model are mostly positive, which allows us to add it to the list of models recommended for purchase.
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Today's winner for the best is AIC Cleanser. This is a device in the mid-price range. At a price of 15090 rub. it has the following characteristics: maximum power level 89W, service area 60 sq.m. The performance level is higher than that of competitors - as much as 360 cubic meters per hour. Of course, the option to control air purification is present “on board”. The filtration system is represented by the classic trinity: HEPA filter, photocatalytic and carbon.
A pleasant bonus will be the presence of an ionizer and an ultraviolet lamp, as well as the function of plasma cleaning technology (a proprietary option that is not found in every model).
Electronic control unit with remote control. The noise level at maximum load is 52 dB, the average is slightly lower. The weight is almost seven kilograms, which is also not a record figure. However, AIC is clearly not chasing records; rather, it is betting on technology and reliability, and judging by the XJ-3800A1, it knows a lot about this.
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As you can see from the rating presented, the choice of cleaners is quite wide. There are models on the market with 2 and 3-level filtration systems, as well as devices with an additional humidification function. Considering the diversity of the market and the concept of approaches (cost of consumables and the device itself) of the manufacturer, we can recommend that the buyer primarily focus on his own needs and build on them, and not just on the stated characteristics and marketing offers.
Which air purifier is better to buy? In stores, the abundance of air purifiers makes your eyes wide open. You read reviews on the Internet and don’t understand where the truth is and where the order of marketers is. So we decided to put everything in its place: let’s take several household air purifiers and compare the cleanliness of the air coming out of them.
It is unlikely that anyone will argue that dirty air is harmful to health. The air at home can be even dirtier than outside. Plant pollen, wool, dust, fumes from household chemicals accumulated over the years, in addition, skin flakes from our pets and even furniture excretions, various bacteria, fungi - all this is added to the street air entering the house.
An air purifier should clean the air. It should, but does it lead? Let's see how models of different brands cope with this and try to determine the best air purifier.
We chose the most popular, technologically advanced and expensive air purifiers, wanting to know which air purifier cleans the air the best. In total, 8 top air purifiers from well-known brands took part in the research: Daikin, BORK, IQAir, Ballu, Tefal, Xiaomi, Philips and Panasonic.
| Model | Average price, rub. | Room area, m2 |
| Daikin Ururu MCK75JVM K | 49 500 | 46 |
| BORK A803 AirEngine | 69 990 | 80 |
| IQAir HealthPro 250 | 99 990 | 85 |
| Ballu AP-155 | 9 250 | 20 |
| 18 999 | 35 | |
| Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 | 13 490 | 42 |
| Philips AC3256/10 | 32 950 | 76 |
| Panasonic F-VXK70R | 44 890 | 52 |
You can evaluate the effectiveness of air purification by measuring the number of particles in the air that enters the device and checking what the “output” result is. All measurements were made in the same room using a professional laser counter for fine particles, which is able to record the number of suspended particles with a size of 0.3 microns.
The room is not small, so there is no fear that the difference in the initial measurements and the operation of the devices being tested will affect the result.
No sooner said than done: the initial indicator of the level of air pollution in our office is about 2 million fine particles, the size of which is from 0.3 microns, per 1 cubic meter. foot, or more than 70 million in one cubic meter (1 m3 = 35.314666721489 cubic feet). The value was recorded by a laser analyzer of suspended particles in the air - fair game.
It is important that the purity of the air flow emanating from the air purifiers was measured when each model was operating at maximum speed - there is a greater likelihood of so-called contaminant slipping through the filters. We brought the analyzer to the purified air distribution grid.
All air purifiers made the air cleaner - they did it, but IQAir was the only one that was able to completely remove fine dust hazardous to health from the air completely
It's all about the filters. On the one hand, their set in all air purifiers except Daikin looks the same: preliminary, highly efficient HEPA and carbon.
What about Daikin? It has many different filters. Corrugated, which works in conjunction with a plasma ionizer (in this case, a positive charge is given to contaminants, and the filter attracts them), catechin, a filter with titanium-containing mineral, which allows you to destroy odors, viruses and bacteria, and also photocatalytic.
There is also a source of streamer charge, which generates so-called fast electrons - they should neutralize formaldehyde molecules, as well as other harmful chemicals.
But, as you can see, this “not frail” set, although it ensured a reduction in air pollution, did not allow Daikin to become a leader. The most important disadvantage of Daikin is the absence of a HEPA filter, which provides highly effective mechanical air purification. In our opinion, this is one of the main reasons for the insufficient air purification effect shown by the device.
Mechanical air purification with HEPA filters is a prerequisite for the highest quality results
Other air purifiers (BORK, Ballu, Tefal, Xiaomi, Philips and Panasonic) provide mechanical air purification from contaminants, including using HEPA filters. But they were not able to achieve an ideal result, although Panasonic, for example, made the air really cleaner - a good result. And yet - the particle counter did not show 0. Why?
Firstly, the design of the devices is often such that a small part of the air that gets inside passes by the filters. It simply isn’t cleaned and mixes with purified air at the outlet - the meter shows contamination.
Secondly, the filters of most household air purifiers are thin and small, have a small working area, and this negatively affects both the efficiency and their service life: in order for them to clean efficiently, they have to be changed frequently.
Many manufacturers provide air purifiers with various additional functions and options. For example, an ionizer and a humidifier are built in (some comparison participants have these modes, for example Daikin, Panasonic). But is it really useful for its main function - air purification?
Ionization. During operation of the ionizer, the air is saturated with charged particles (ions), they “catch” dust, which then quickly settles on the floor, walls and other surfaces.
But the fact of the matter is that it does not disappear anywhere from the room, but settles, in addition to furniture and walls, also, for example, in a person’s lungs. And, by the way, we just need to walk next to a dusty surface (not to mention touching it) - and the fine dust is back in the air, we inhale it again.
The benefits of air ionization are not obvious: dust from the room does not disappear anywhere and can further harm health
Air humidification. Actually, this is a good thing. In our climate, indoor air is often dry. But for effective humidification, it is better to buy a separate device - a humidifier.
And not only because “additional” humidifiers often have low capacity and a small volume water box. It's not so bad.
The main thing is that due to constant humidity inside the device, the cleaning properties of the main air purifier filters may decrease. The same HEPA filters, for example, can absorb water.
| Model | Hydration | Ionization |
| Daikin Ururu MCK75JVM K | ● | ● |
| BORK A803 AirEngine | — | — |
| IQAir HealthPro 250 | — | — |
| Ballu AP-155 | — | ● |
| Tefal Intense Pure Air PU4025 | — | ● |
| Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 | — | — |
| Philips AC3256/10 | — | — |
| Panasonic F-VXK70R | ● | ● |
It is not advisable to combine an air purifier and a humidifier in one device. Moisture has a negative effect on the effectiveness of some air filters
Have you decided on the best air purifier? Our comparison showed that among the popular air purifiers of well-known brands sold in Russia, only IQAir (a little-known brand in Russia, but a recognized world leader in air purification), in particular the HealthPro 250 model, completely rids the air of fine dust, the most dangerous to humans, and other contaminants with sizes starting from 0.3 microns (cleaning efficiency - more than 99.97%).
PS By the way, we measured the efficiency of cleaning from particles whose size is from 0.3 microns. According to the manufacturer, IQAir air purifiers capture particles 100 times smaller - from 0.003 microns, with an efficiency of more than 99.5%.
The material uses information from reviews and tests conducted by the Hi-Tech Mail.Ru project.
For modern people, a home is not only “its own fortress.” This is the place where we sleep, cook food and relax from everyday work. And one of the main criteria for comfortable housing is the microclimate that is created in it. And to improve its quality, it is worth using the best humidifiers and air purifiers. After all, the state of the air that a person breathes at home (especially during sleep) largely determines his immunity and health in general. The microclimate in children's rooms becomes extremely important.
The optimal solution would be not to wait for a doctor’s recommendation (when problems have already arisen), but to take care of your own health and your loved ones in advance. The solution would be to purchase a household humidifier-cleaner. Thanks to this device, it will be possible to prevent the occurrence of various respiratory diseases or alleviate the condition of the body if they have already appeared.
Even outside, moisture in the air is frozen out by cold in winter and dried out by heat in summer. In residential areas the situation is even worse. Everyone knows that heaters “burn” oxygen and dry the air. This is the function that heating system radiators perform in winter. In summer, indoor humidity decreases due to the use of air conditioners (besides, the air entering the house is already dry).
Perhaps one of the best representatives among air “washers”. These German combined action systems are designed to clean the air from dust particles and other possible impurities that can provoke allergic reactions or cause respiratory diseases, as well as for effective humidification. 
Venta LW-15. This device is designed for small rooms up to 20 m². Its maximum productivity is 2 m³ per minute. A simple, effective, economical and fairly quiet device. Nothing extra. The main functions are cleaning and humidifying indoor air.
Venta LW-25. Similar to the previous device in functionality, but with the addition of a fill indicator, a larger water tank capacity (7 l) and higher productivity. For this device it is already 3.8 m³ per minute. Therefore, the area of the room that can be processed by LW-25 increases to 40 m².
Venta LW-45. A distinctive feature of this modification is that it is designed for large rooms (including public ones) up to 75 m². This is due to the highest productivity among analogues, which is up to 270 m³ per hour of continuous operation.
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This Swiss home air “washer” can easily handle rooms up to 50 m². In this device, to better purify the air from small dust particles, preliminary ionization is used, which charges them and ensures their attraction to rotating moisturized disks.
The design additionally includes an Ionic Silver Stick for antibacterial protection, and there is also the possibility of using a flavoring liquid. One of the most economical devices in its segment (20W). It has a large water tank (7 l), LCD display and humidity control device. 
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According to the manufacturer, this type of combination of an air purifier and humidifier is capable of handling air in a room up to 48 m². This indicator is ensured by the rather serious productivity of the device, the maximum value of which is 396 m³ per hour. The device is equipped with convenient electronic control. There is a traditional Sharp Plasmacluster air ionization system.
This home appliance has the most positive reviews. The presence of several high-quality filters in the device turns the Sharp KC-860E not only into an effective humidifier, but also into a full-fledged air purifier (unlike the majority of combined systems). 
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Important clarification: The service life of consumables is quite long - preliminary, carbon and HEPA filters are up to 5 years, and the condensate filter is about 2 years.
Main advantages of Sharp KC-860E:
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This model was originally developed for the Japanese market. A characteristic feature of this air “washing” is the automation of the process. When first launched, this device is able to “analyze” the air quality in the corresponding room, and within 2-3 weeks it adapts to the time when more pollutants are generated in the room more often than usual.
The estimated area for effective use of the device is up to 40 m². Power consumption is quite low - 43 W. Maintenance and cleaning of the device itself is carried out approximately once a month. 
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In conclusion, certain conclusions can be drawn. The popularity of the above models of humidifiers with an air purification function (or vice versa, as you like) is no coincidence. All the models reviewed have excellent functionality, excellent build quality and reliability. And the main thing is that they cope almost flawlessly with all their declared capabilities and at the same time replace two separate devices.
In our age, when every day there are more and more cars on the street, the issue of air purification in apartments is becoming increasingly important. It especially affects residents of large cities and megalopolises. After all, breathing harmful fumes every day is quite harmful to health. Many people install and do not open windows, but there is a better solution - an air purifier for the apartment. Such a device can become not just useful, but sometimes even vital. Today we will talk about the types of such devices and some of their technical characteristics.
Already from the name of the device it is clear that its purpose is to purify the air in the apartment from harmful impurities. But modern air purifiers are capable of performing not only this function. They can also ionize the air - it all depends on the model. But you should understand that the more features a device has, the higher its price will be.
The main element of an air purifier is the filter. The quality of its work will depend on what material it is made of. The choice of an air purifier with a particular filter element will depend on what expectations are placed on it. Other technical characteristics of the device are also quite important - we will talk about them below.
An air purifier for allergy sufferers and asthmatics can be truly vital. Here its main advantage is in removing from the air in the apartment the very cause of exacerbation of these diseases - dust, carbon monoxide or pollen. But here it is worth noting that in this case you should not save. It would be best to purchase a more functional device with an ozonizer.
Important information! For asthmatics, maintaining a certain level of inhaled air is very important. It is for this reason that the most purchased models in such cases are purifiers with humidification or air washers.
Quite a lot of people believe that respiratory tract problems are quite easily solved by installing a conventional one, but this is a misconception. Conventional filters of such a device are not able to capture the smallest particles that can cause complications associated with asthma or allergies. The same applies to those who do not have health problems. You can be sure that constant inhalation of dust or harmful emissions from cars or factories will eventually affect the condition of even the healthiest person. This means that a dust air purifier for the home remains the best option for solving this problem.
Let's consider the main selection criteria. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the following points:
Of course, the cost of an air purifier may also influence your choice, but you shouldn’t skimp on this. After all, this is the health of all household members, and, as you know, you cannot buy it. Let's try to understand the main characteristics of air purifiers.
A fairly important parameter affecting energy consumption is the power of the device. But the volume of filtered air in the device depends on it, and there is no escape from it.
The location of the air purifier can also be called a very important point. The point now is that the device installed on the floor begins to collect rather large dust particles that cannot rise to the level of human height, and therefore cannot enter the body. But they are destructive for device filters. These particles clog the filter elements quite quickly. For this reason, experts advise purchasing wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted air purifiers.
The structure of the filter is also important. Some of them need to be changed periodically, while others can be washed quite well or cleaned with regular cleaning.
Of the variety of brands and models of such devices, there are several main types into which they can be divided:
It makes sense to understand each of these types and understand what functions they can perform other than air purification, and which ones are really good and which ones may not be so good.
The simplest devices, which are also called air purifiers with plasma filters. Their operating principle is quite simple. Two plates, under the influence of electricity, create a static field, which attracts dust particles, purifying the air in the room. The great advantage of such devices, in addition to being cheap, is that there is no need to purchase new filters - the plates are easily washed and installed in place. However, it was not without its drawbacks.
Important information! If there is a large accumulation of dust, the device cannot cope with it, which can negatively affect the health of allergy or asthma sufferers. This means that if you live in an apartment, you should think about a more functional and expensive air purifier.
This equipment can already be called a whole complex that performs several functions. The essence of his work is this. Initially, air is drawn into the device using a fan and undergoes rough cleaning - large dust particles are removed. The ultraviolet air purifier then disinfects it, killing harmful microorganisms. Slightly purified masses fall between electrostatic plates that attract smaller particles. At the last stage, devices generated by a special device are added to the air and, completely purified, it goes back into the room.
A significant advantage of such an air purifier is that there is no need to change the filters - the coarse element is cleaned with a regular one, and the plates are washed.
The most convenient and high-quality cleaning device. The abbreviation “HEPA” comes from the English “High Efficiency Рarticulate Arrestance”, which can literally be translated as highly effective particle retention. The filter element itself is a special finely porous material, folded into an accordion, which is capable of trapping even the smallest particles. The fan drives air through it, which at the exit becomes almost perfectly clean.
The filters of such equipment require vacuuming once a month and replacement once a year.
Such air purifiers can cope with almost all toxic and poisonous substances. The air here, undergoing primary coarse filtration, enters a chamber where it is irradiated with ultraviolet light and treated with a special catalyst. It is with its help that harmful substances, even such as formaldehyde, are converted into safe ones - oxygen, water and carbon dioxide. This contributes to less accumulation of contaminants. The pre-filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
The big disadvantage of this type of air purifier is its excessive cleaning. Indeed, in addition to harmful microorganisms, it also removes neutral ones, which can have a bad effect on the immunity of children. Therefore, you should not get carried away with such procedures, especially if there are small children in the home.
The principle of its operation is based on such a natural phenomenon as lightning. Surely after a thunderstorm everyone smelled ozone in the air. Here, such artificial “lightning” is created by a special voltage converter. And although such a device does a fairly good job of cleaning, doctors warn against using it frequently. After all, excess ozone is harmful to the human body.
Carbon filters are not used separately in air purifiers. They come as an additional function and can be installed in any type of similar device. Such elements require replacement at least twice a year. Otherwise, they themselves will begin to pollute the surrounding air. This fact is considered their main drawback. They also do not tolerate moisture. After all, when it gets wet (and coal absorbs moisture very well), the coal cakes and completely ceases to perform its functions.
You can buy an air purifier for your home either in a regular hardware store or online, which will be much cheaper. In our age of computer technology, this is quite simple.
In general, reviews from air purifier owners are mostly positive. We will not indicate many of them, so as not to burden our dear reader with unnecessary information. Let's consider just one.
na2106, Ukraine, Lugansk: I haven’t used this ionizer myself, but my sister bought one. Her child began to get sick very often, and the pediatrician advised her to buy some kind of air purifier, hinting that there might be some kind of germs in the apartment. Our whole family studied it for a very long time and settled on this model. We liked it because this model was not large in size and its price at that time was reasonable. After the purchase, my sister was never disappointed. The child gets sick less often, sleeps more peacefully, and if he gets sick, the recovery process goes faster...
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Without a doubt, an air purifier in an apartment is a very necessary and useful device. The main thing is to choose it correctly. And then you yourself will feel how much cleaner and more pleasant the atmosphere in your home has become. Well, what functions are needed is up to you, our dear reader, to decide.
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