If you have an air purifier, clean air is important to you. But maybe not so important that you feel compelled to buy new filters every 6 months, or whatever the manufacturer recommends. No big deal, right? It still cleans the air, doesn't it?
Join me on a pseudo-scientific experiment, testing the hypothesis that changing the filters in my Oransi v-hepa air purifier will actually help it clean my air more effectively. I think you'll be surprised by the results. I know I was.
Why spend money on new filters?
Spring allergy season is here, my friends. The time of year when allergy-sufferers and people close to them are willing to try anything to find a sneeze-less moment of peace. At my house, that means:
- Running an air purifier constantly
- Showering immediately upon entering the house
- Closing all doors and windows (even when the sunshine beckons)
- Drugs, drugs, and more drugs
- Eating raw honey to desensitize pollen allergies
On the other hand, one thing we tend to avoid is spending money unless we can help it. So I started wondering...what if there is a benefit to changing my air filters after all? What if I'm living in unnecessary filthy air? Watch the video above to see exactly what I learned.
So how often should I change my air purifier filters?
Most air purifiers have notifications that tell you when it's time. For mine, the HEPA filter needs to be replaced around once a year. For other filters, it's less time. But it's not too often. I'd follow what your manufacturer suggests just to be on the safe side.
Benefits of Changing Air Purifier Filters
After my experiment, I did a little more research into why you need to change your air filters. Here's what I found:
- It's not just that the air purifier works with clean filters. A clogged filter slows down the cleaning process, making your air purifier work harder. Changing the air filter will make your air purifier last longer.
- You could be adding collected dust and particles caked onto the filter back into your space.
- The obvious reason: Your air purifier isn't working as effectively when the filters are clogged.
Thanks for watching and reading about my experience! I hope it helps my fellow allergy-sufferers!
