Air pollution is rising at an alarming rate in Delhi NCR region and some other parts of the country following the violation of ban on crackers in Diwali. The daily air quality index has crossed the 500 mark and the number is rising with every passing day.
With the national capital and adjacent regions craving to breathe fresh air, people are going out to buy air purifiers for their space or home. There are various options available in the market from popular brands like Dyson, Xiaomi, Realme, Philips, Honeywell, among others. But which one should you get?
If you are looking to buy a new air purifier for your home this pollution season so that you or your family member do not suffer from any of the respiratory problems, here are 5 things you must consider at the time of buying a new air purifier.
5 things to keep in mind at the time of buying an air purifier
Select the price
Air purifiers are available across various price segments in India. So, before you buy an air purifier, select your budget. In India, you can get air purifiers from the range of Rs 5000 to up to Rs 50000. Ofcourse, more the price, better features will be available and also expect better performance.
Size of the room
One of the key aspects to keep in mind at the time of purchasing an air purifier for your home is the size of the room. Air purifiers with HEPA filters are a good choice for indoor usage. So, you must pick an air purifier that’s right for filtering out specific pollutants. It all depends on your home.
Check on power consumption
You must check power consumption before buying any appliance. It should be noted that unlike air conditioners, air purifiers do not consume too much power. For instance, you can run an air purifier all-day long and still it will not affect your monthly electricity bill much.
Filters
Air purifier filters should be replaced depending on the pollution level in your locality. On an average, if you use an air purifier for 8 hours a day, the filter should last for around 9-10 months. However, the life of a filter varies from one brand to another.
Smart features support
You must consider buying a smart air purifier that comes with app support. This will allow you to control the machine from wherever you want. Some of the other features that your air purifier must include are – CADR, noise level, fan speed, and timer.
