New – Airfree Air Sanitizers

New Airfree Air SanitizersIt’s not often that we add new air purifiers brands to our lineup. Granted, it is a lot of work, but the reality is the proliferation of new brands and models in the air purifier market has largely been a giant game of copy-cat. Models that actually innovate or present a new take on air filtration are few and far between, and more of what we see if a variety of similar models, similar styles, with the same features, often produced in the same factories overseas. This fall we have added a new brand, and it actually falls into NONE of those categories I just listed. And to start, I’d like to be clear up front. The Airfree air sanitizers have little in common with what a traditional air purifier, but the end result of using the Airfree is the same, cleaner, healthier indoor air.

So how are the Airfree Air Sanitizers different? It can be summed up with a few quick points.

  • Heat Only – Traditional air purifiers use filters to trap allergens, microbes, and mold spores. The longer you use them, the long mechanical filters such as these fill with microscopic particles. The Airfree is different in that it uses a patented TSS ceramic core that heats up to over 400° F. As the now warmed air rises, cooler air is drawn in the through the base, and as it travels through this ceramic core, biologicals like mold, dust mites, bacteria, and viruses are effectively vaporized, incinerated – completely destroyed.
  • No Filters, No Maintenance – There are no filters used with any Airfree air sanitizers. This means no replacement or upkeep/maintenance costs. Aside from periodically turning the unit off and vacuuming the exterior where warmed air exits or the base where cool air enters, there is nothing for you to do other than place it, turn it on, and let it sanitize your indoor air.
  • Silent Operation – Unlike traditional air purifiers that employ fans, the Airfree moves air via convection currents only (as the air is superheated, it rises). This means no noise, nothing but complete silence.
  • Proven Results – At the bottom of our Airfree pages there are links to numerous tests that have been performed showing the efficacy of this technology in removing mold, bacteria, and other pathogens from your indoor air. Since there are no dirty to filters to replace or other physical indicators of the Airfree’s performance, this is highly important in knowing that you’re getting a device that actually works. It’s also worth noting that these models have been tested dozens of times in the U.S., Britain, Brazil, and other countries.

Testing One of the Airfree Air Sanitizers In HomeThe ideas of having something that will clean the air of pathogens (particularly now as fall and flu season sets in), something that operates in silence, something that requires exactly $0 in maintenance costs, and has proven lab tests demonstrating the effectiveness of the product are all powerful motivations to consider the Airfree Onix or the brand new Airfree Lotus air sanitizers. Last thing about these, they produce no ozone. Tests actually show they reduce ground level ozone by a small amount by operating.

There are a few drawbacks to the models. First, it takes a while for them to work. Because there is no fan circulating air, it takes time for convection currents to circulate the air in a room through the Airfree. Test results show that it takes about a week of an Airfree to dramatically reduce the particles in the air. This also means if you turn it off for a week or two, you essentially have to start all over. Second, while it is fantastic for removing mold spores, bacteria, germs, and dust mites, it’s not as effective on things like smoke, odors, or chemical pollution. While it’s true that the heat will destroy biologicals, it doesn’t have the same effect on the molecules in smoke or chemical vapors. Lastly, the coverage area is somewhat limited. You want to try to match the model with the size of room you have.

Recently, I’ve been corresponding with a customer about a mold situation in a finished basement. Mold spores are exceptionally hardy and can survive, dormant, for years. What they can’t survive? Heat. While there are a variety of factors at play in her specific situation, the Airfree would actually be an ideal model for her. She’s primarily dealing with a high mold spore count and dust mites due to excess moisture in the basement. While a dehumidifier is key in stunting the growth of both of these, the Airfree is uniquely suited for situations just like hers. Maybe you want to stay healthier and avoid the flu this season, or perhaps you have a compromised immune system and avoiding pathogens is critical? Or you have a mold problem. Regardless of these, the Airfree can be a valuable way to correct these problems without getting caught up in buying replacement filters, ever.
For more information on either of our Airfree air sanitizers.


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