wartload 0 #26 May 4, 2005 The no-frills model runs about $350. I think that I might have a catalog with them at discount, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #27 May 4, 2005 To go along with your air purifier you should look into high quality filters for your heating/cooling system. It will work even better if you get your ducts cleaned out, but even if you don't after a few months your ducts will be cleaner. Due to the fact that they filter more out of the air you have to be religious about replacing them though.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wartload 0 #28 May 4, 2005 I use the pleated filter in our AC system (good advice, Brains) and also think that the Oreck works very well. They advertise that their machines are based upon the systems in nuke subs ... and they are correct. I used to ride an FBM. Oreck's URL is: http://www.oreck.com/air-purifiers/air8.cfm?bclick=36 I haven't got any interest in them beyond the fact that they seem to work well, and the HEPA units that we had before didn't do as good a job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #29 May 4, 2005 WOW! After reading the Consumer Reports articles I will NOT be buying one of those, I almost bought one a couple of weeks ago. I'm an asthmatic (very mild) and it's not worth it to me...I'd rather blow my nose than wheeze. -R You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFallGal 0 #30 May 6, 2005 We've had air quality concerns since we moved into our house 10 months ago (the house is only 4 years old). In the past 6 weeks, we have had a host of air quality "experts" in the house inspecting and testing. As it has been explained to me, the problem with the Ionic Breeze and many other air purifiers on the market is that they emit ozone. The purifier may improve your sinus problem, but the ozone affects your respiratory (lung) system. Are you guaranteed to get sick from it...no. But why treat one problem with something that could cause another problem. My "experts" agree that the best product on the market is the IQAir, which is made by a Swiss company. No ozone and it will reduce particulates in the air to 0. It's a bit pricey...$800 for a unit rated for 1000 sq ft. The filters are $200ish and need to be replaced every 2-3 years. But its the air cleaner used in most hospitals and is the only cleaner rated to be used with SARs. Oh, and absolutely you should get a cleaner with a HEPA filter. If the point is to help you feel better, then the extra expense associated with the HEPA filter should not matter. One other issue pointed out to me is the quality of the vacuum cleaner you use. Carpet is the worst offender when it comes to air quality and most vacuum cleaners merely kick the crap back into the air and circulate it around. We had all our carpet removed and replaced and we were both sick before the new carpet was stretched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #31 May 6, 2005 I love the results from the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze, I have a serious allergy to several molds that are found in the Carolinas that trigger severe asthma attacks. In addition to having 1 LG, 1 Compact and 1 Bathroon/Bedroom unit we change our AC/Heat unit filters once every 4 weeks with a high quality HEPA filter. I swear by them and would buy more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
