whole house air filters/purifers

[Bruce Jibboo]

Anyone have anything beyond standard furnace filters? People who are often stuffed up, have allergies, etc knows how big of an issue this is, especially when considering sleep etc.

This was installed by the builder, pure electronic only which I had a feeling was basically useless, and kinda confirmed here. It's a shame it took 7 years to take action

https://www.waterfiltersfast.com/Tr..._p_5062.html?gclid=CKeIyq7Z2tECFZu6wAodP_IDDA

TRION HE Plus 1400/2000 Air Cleaner - HVAC - Contractor Talk

Going to a Carrier Infinity® Air Purifier GAPAA, or the bryant equivalent model, which is MERV 15 (close to hospital grade?), at least its def the same technology used in hospital and similar facilities.

Infinity Air Purifier GAPAA | Carrier

Click to read more...

 

[stock-t-bird]

have you checked into UV lights (purifiers)..we sell these at my work..I can get you one for free ($400-500 value)..but it wouldn't be until March after I attend a seminar.

Guardian Air QR+ - RGF

 

[spuhala]

I have a UV light installed in my furnace and I noticed a difference as soon as the furnace ran twice.

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

Haven't but I think i understand the concept, it basically charges the particles so they fall and don't stay in the air? I think those things may work but my first floor is all wood minus some area rugs, homes with all carpet this thing basically turns the carpet into a filter?

 

[importcrew]

Haven't but I think i understand the concept, it basically charges the particles so they fall and don't stay in the air? I think those things may work but my first floor is all wood minus some area rugs, homes with all carpet this thing basically turns the carpet into a filter?

If that's the case, wouldn't that equate to more dust settling on everything?

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

Yes but it gets out of the air, I could be confused with these ozone machines though..

Ozone Air Purifiers - Hazardous Ozone Air Cleaners - The Consumer's Guide to Air Purifiers

 

[spuhala]

I currenty have this one installed, I noticed it help reduce any odors in my house we have a cat a dog and fish tank. and alot of stinky hockey equipment airing out very often.


http://www.rgf.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/QR-spec.pdf

Guardian Air QR+ - RGF

 

[Mook]

I currenty have this one installed, I noticed it help reduce any odors in my house we have a cat a dog and fish tank. and alot of stinky hockey equipment airing out very often.


http://www.rgf.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/QR-spec.pdf

Guardian Air QR+ - RGF

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

 

[Mook]

I need something to regulate the smell of horse shit that comes out of my cats ass. I have a small air purifier downstairs that actually does an admirable job, but the smell creeps to the second floor too often.

 

[boostedguy05]

 

[spuhala]

It defiantly helps get rid of that damn cat shit smell in the basement if the furnace or a.c. is running.

 

[Mook]

How does one install this?

 

[cap42]

The UV light is supposed to change the spores/mites or mold's structure so it dies. And yes it creates a lot more dust!

I don't have any carpet in my house and the dust is horrible, I need to dust the house about every 3 days.

I will say we don't get sick as often and I do have bad allergies and haven't had any issues since it was installed.

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

How does one install this?

cut a hole in HVAC plenum lols, I got tools if you want to test it out If you don't buy the place we seal it back up with hvac tape

 

[Mook]

Almost 450 bucks on Amazon?

And for that reason, I'm out.

 

[spuhala]

My father installed this one in his house, it works well for him.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F0DWWI/?tag=tcg21-20

 

[boostedguy05]

so for a $450.00 one time investment, you would rather smell cat-hourse shit often.

 

[Mook]

It only really an issue during the winter.

And yes, I am that cheap.

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

your health should come first [MENTION=5]Mook[/MENTION]

 

[Mook]

You see me often. When has my health ever come first?

 

[Bru]

Following this thread. I have severe allergies and change the furnace filter once a month and run a portable air purifier in our bedroom. It's decent, but it's a 100-plus-year-old house we're renting. I'm liking these options for when we buy a house and can install such devices.

 

[importcrew]

I don't have a humidifier nor purifier. I would like cleaner air in my house even though it's not that bad as it is. But it definitely gets dry in the winter with the heat on all the time.

I currently use the cheap filters for the furnace and change it monthly. Has anybody compared the cheap filters to a better (more expensive) filter?

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

Sounds like you want at least the humidifier if you don't' have one, the humidity change wreaks havoc on paint, hardwood flooring, caulk joints, all sorts of stuff. I actually have 3 different humidity sensors to keep an eye on things.

This Carrier Infinity® Air Purifier GAPAA arrives today. Originally thought I wouldn't be home to sign for it but couple meetings got cancelled so looks like its installation day.

 

[Eagle]

From Carrier's site:
http://www.carrier.com/residential/...air-quality/air-purifiers/air-purifier-gapaa/

PERFORMANCE

Filter efficiency: MERV 15
Capture rate: 95% of particles down to .3 micron size
Germicidal rate: 99%
Low airflow resistance
Patented True Sense™ dirty filter detection available with Infinity control
TECHNOLOGY

Patented Captures & Kills™ technology
Recommended control: Infinity control
SIZES

Furnace sizes:
1625: 18.5"H x 11.125"W x 25.25"D
2025: 22"H x 11.125"W x 25.25"D

INSTALLATION

Flexible installation: upflow, downflow or horizontal flow furnaces
REQUIREMENTS

120v (furnace model)
AESTHETICS

Heavy-gauge steel cabinet pre-painted in taupe metallic

Hmm.... looks larger than a typical air filter... so what does this thing do with the power it requires? Does it somehow connect to the air filter and electrostatically collect dust or something?