Let yourself breathe deeply: TOP 5 air purifiers for home

Timberk TAP FL50 SF compact air purifier has plenty of space even in tight spaces. But you should not expect a super result from the "baby" — its performance is enough to effectively cover small premises (about 12-15 m²).

The device is entrusted with the mission of purifying the air and saturating it with negatively charged ions, which has a positive impact on the health and general well-being of a person. In addition, the model has an aroma capsule on board, where you can add aromatic oils to create a pleasant atmosphere in the room.

Both old and young can easily figure out the principles of air cleaner control : there are three backlit keys on the body of the device, each of which is responsible for its function. One of the buttons is assigned the role of turning the device on and off, the second is for 3-stage fan speed control, and the third is for activating or deactivating ionization.

At the initial stage of operation, the air cleaner sometimes smells of a characteristic plastic smell. Also, in the category of minuses of the model, the lower location of the air intake is often determined, as a result of which the air intake efficiency decreases. In contrast to these shortcomings, economical electricity consumption can be brought — it is so negligible (only 5 W) that the change in the readings of the electric metre is almost impossible to track with the naked eye.

The youngest modification in the Boneco family of Swiss air purifiers helps to make the air in your home cleaner and saturates it with negatively charged particles. However, as unnecessary, the ionization function can be forcibly disabled.

At the entrance to the device, the air first enters the traditional pre-filter, which has the goal of catching wool, hair and other large particles. Behind it is a hybrid filter element that combines a HEPA filter and active carbon. The air in it is cleaned of pollen, allergens, dust mites and other small particles, and at the last stage, odours are eliminated.

The Boneco P340 can independently detect indoor air quality and adjust fan speed to achieve the most efficient performance level. In manual control mode, the user has access to three-stage fan speed control. At minimum speed, the device can be safely left on at night — the low noise level will not disturb the sensitive sleep of the household. If the device does not need to be operated all night, the user can set a switch-off timer.

The Swiss manufacturer focuses on the long service life of the filter elements. According to the regulations, they will have to be changed after 2 years of operation of the air cleaner. However, in fact it is better to start from the current state of the filters, because in urban areas the degree of air pollution is usually higher than in the suburbs or rural areas. Accordingly, a higher level of load falls on the device in the urban cycle of operation.

The Swiss company Stadler Form always approaches the design of its products with great care. They strikingly stand out against the background of "classmates" with an extraordinary appearance. A vivid confirmation of this is the air cleaner Stadler Form V-001 Viktor.

Leaning on a graceful "leg", the body of the model seems to be floating in the air. In its bowels there was a place for a trinity of filter elements, four fans and a retractable container for aromatic oils. In the first of the three stages of cleaning, the air passes through a pre-filter that traps hair, wool and large dust particles. Then, a washable electrostatic filter is put into operation, which effectively absorbs tobacco smoke and deters elements that have broken through the first line of defense. At the end, the purified air is passed through a carbon filter, which serves to neutralize unpleasant odours.

Many owners of the Stadler Form V-001 Viktor complain that the procedure for cleaning the air in the room is accompanied by a noticeable smell of ozone. You can get rid of it with the help of aroma oils. The main thing is not to overdo it with their volume, since a large concentration of aromatic substances has a negative effect on the plastic parts of the air cleaner design.

The model has 5 fan speeds, as well as auto-off timer functions (2, 4, 8 hours) and a night mode with a dimmed glow of LED indicators. At night, it is advisable to turn on the device at low speeds, because. its operation at high speeds may be accompanied by increased noise levels. The air purifier has no other shortcomings — it clearly fulfills its goals and emphasizes any modern interior with its presence.

Helpful advice. Do not forget to regularly change the filters that are subject to replacement according to the regulations — over time, their effectiveness decreases.

The Japanese company Daikin is one of the world leaders in the production of climate control equipment and air conditioning systems. A strong "player" from her in the field of air cleaners is the model with the MC70L index, which handles with dust, allergens, mold, odours, viruses and bacteria in rooms up to 46 m².

The device provides a 6-level air filtration system. It is drawn in through the air intakes on the front and side panels of the case, after which it enters the streamer discharge unit, where viruses, bacteria, mold spores and allergens are destroyed by decomposition into molecules. Subsequently, the air is passed through the pre-filter and reaches the plasma ionizer. After it, positively charged dust and pollen enter the electrostatic filter, which successfully absorbs these elements. But this is not all — a titanium apatite filter and a deodorizing catalyst are also installed to guard the purity of the air and the absence of unpleasant odours in it.

Together with the Daikin MC70L, you can fully trust the automation — the device analyzes the quality of the air in the room according to two key parameters: the presence of dust particles and the presence of odours. Thus, the model independently determines the required air flow depending on the degree of its contamination. If you are away from home for too long, you can quickly clean the air in the room in Turbo mode (the capacity in it reaches 420 m3 / h). And in Silent mode, the noise from the operation of the air cleaner is almost indistinguishable (16 dB).

The model has child protection and a delay timer function (for 1, 2 or 4 hours). You can change these parameters, as well as give other commands to the device, either from the remote control or by pressing the buttons on the control panel. In a separate line, it is necessary to highlight the delivery set of replaceable filters in the amount of 5 pcs, each of which must be replaced after 2 years of operation of the air cleaner. In urban conditions, filters will be asked to be replaced in about a year, but even in this case, their reserves are enough for as much as 5 years of maintaining a healthy microclimate in the house.

Purebred Japanese Mitsubishi Electric MA-E83H-R1 compares favorably with the hordes of competitors in many respects. What is only worth its high performance (about 500 m3 / h), thanks to which the device drives the entire volume of air through itself three times in a room of 63 square metres. m per hour of work in the maximum mode.

Another "chip" of the model is the system of automatic cleaning of the pre-filter. Wool and large particles of debris that settle on its mesh are collected in a separate dust container. You will need to empty it as it is filled, which can be understood from the readings of a special indicator.

In general, in terms of the development of the indication system, it is practically impossible to find equal Mitsubishi Electric MA-E83H-R1 — light indicators on board the air cleaner show the degree of air pollution in the room (separately for smell, smoke and pollen), and also signal the need to replace the HEPA filter. However, the last bulb lights up only once every 8 years — this is the resource that the main filter element in the model's arsenal has.

Behind the dual-layer HEPA filter hides a washable charcoal filter, which is included in the design of the air cleaner to remove odours. Those particles and aromas that nevertheless broke through the "front of hostilities" are absorbed by the nano-platinum catalyst at the output of the device. It also effectively handles with tobacco smoke.

It is not difficult to choose the required mode of operation of the air cleaner. Firstly, the device has 5 air cleaning speeds, and secondly, there are automatic work programs, including night and pollen response high sensitivity mode. Slightly bitter feelings upon close acquaintance with the model are caused only by its overestimated cost, but ease of operation and the almost complete absence of the need to replace consumables even out this minus.