[Eric_WVGG]

(A few minutes after posting this, morning rooftop construction started. Sounds of saws and drills buzzing, large objects and beams being dropped directly overhead. Air purifier just kicked into high gear. Yes, I’m definitely into this thing.)

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-purifier/

[bradknowles]

I’m a big fan of thewirecutter, and I reference them frequently on most things I’m buying. But for HEPA air filters, I don’t feel like they test the models that I feel are best for someone with asthma, or other similar breathing problems.

We have several IQAir units, of at least a couple different models. None of them have sensors to automatically ramp up the filtering when they detect pollution, that would be nice. But according to the air quality sensors I have in the house, they do an amazingly good job of filtering the air, at least if you turn them up to high enough levels.

I have yet to see demonstrated clear benefit of the units with activated charcoal filters for removing VOCs from the air, but my gut feeling is they do help in those areas where VOCs are a concern. Not all parts of our house needs that, however.

Having four furballs does greatly increase the dander and other allergens we have to deal with, but we wouldn’t give them up for anything, so the IQAir units at least make our lives a bit more livable. Especially during “Cedar Fever” season.