Re: What is a good air purifier for a room

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mark Slone) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Dave C. wrote:
> > It's unfortunate that CR tested the Honeywell Environizer model when
> > Honeywell makes many good models that would compare well with the Whirlpool
> > HEPA filter that CR liked.  I wouldn't want anyone reading this ng to jump
> > to the wrong conclusion that Honeywell isn't that good.  CR chose the only
> > bad filter that Honeywell produces for their test.  That's kind of like
> > saying Chevy is better compared to the Ford Pinto.
> 
> I agree Consumer Reports often tests a limited selection of products, 
> many times leaving important models out of the mix. They compound 
> the sin by not even hinting other products are available. You'd think 
> a publication interested in supporting the consumer would provide 
> better information.
> 
> As for air purifiers, and on the subject of Honeywell, I wonder if 
> Honeywell's energy-recovery ventilator would be a solution for some 
> people? Fresh air instead of just filtering it, and no ozone (assuming 
> good outdoor air quality). Expensive, but maybe a good option for 
> people living with well-sealed homes/indoor air quality problems.
> It would work for the whole house and fan noise wouldn't be a 
> problem (located in the attic).


We tried the energy recovery ventilator route v. purifiers, ozone
devices, etc. Our unit is located in the attic next to the air
handler. It works by preconditioning the incoming air re-using the
energy of the exhaust air stream. The unit we chose works with both
latent and sensible heat (moisture and temperature). Having tried
purifiers - this energy recovery product is superior in many ways - it
cost just about $1,400 (installed price) but worth it as it works -
the family has noticeably less trouble with allergies, etc. since the
unit went in a year ago.