Computer science researcher Mitchel Resnick said, “I’m pretty skeptical about a lot of the toys on the market…Most of them just add these new technologies just to make more flashing lights.”
Isn’t it true? As a society we love our technology. We love having the newest, shiniest, flashiest gadgets on the market. And sure, it’s nice to have a bunch of advanced features on a cell phone or a new laptop.
But an air purifier?
Truth is, you don’t need an air purifier with blinking lights, timers, sensors, and other “bells and whistles.” Here’s why:
Bells and Whistles=Breakdown
Each shiny feature is just one more thing that can break on a cheaply made (often plastic) machine.
The more features an air purifier has, the more likely it is to break down at some point. When that happens, you’ll have to pay for a repair or replacement part. If you want a reliable machine that will last for years, it’s best to keep things simple.
When it comes to the best air purifiers, it’s the inside that really counts: does the air purifier use plenty of True Medical-Grade HEPA? Does it have enough activated carbon to be truly effective?
Furthermore, cheaply made models with all the bells and whistles on the outside often “off-gas” harmful chemicals into the air.
You Don’t Need a Timer
You shouldn’t need a timer to turn the purifier on and off. Anyone who knows air purifiers knows you should be running your air purifier all the time. It isn’t like a coffee machine.
If you can’t run your air purifier 24/7, then there’s probably something wrong with it—e.g. the energy costs are too much … it’s far too loud … or it gives off an odor.
With an Austin Air purifier, you set it and forget it. The Austin Air purifiers have one, simple three-speed switch. You turn it on, and it keeps running and cleaning the air for years.
The Problem with Sensors
If your air purifier has a sensor to tell you when it’s time to replace the filter, then that means it’s probably going to need to be replaced far too often.
Most air purifiers on the market have filters that need replacing every few months or so. That’s because their filters are so small.
Austin Air purifiers have 60 square feet of HEPA and up to 15 pounds of activated carbon. No other air purifier comes close. Austin Air filters are designed to last up to 5 years.
Conclusion
Author Lois Duncan said, “The best things in life are simple. Simple things work. They don’t foul up. It’s the complicated things that get twisted around on you.”
Remember that when you’re choosing an air purifier.
