COVID-19 continues to be a public health concern, especially for people who are immunocompromised. In addition to washing your hands and avoiding gatherings where people are sick, you can reduce your COVID-19 exposure risk by purifying the air in your home. An air purifier installed by a licensed HVAC contractor can go a long way toward keeping you and your family healthy. This guide explains why air purification is essential for staying healthy year-round. 

How Do Air Purifiers Work?

Many air cleaners use a technology called bipolar ionization to create positively and negatively charged particles. These particles attach to contaminants in the air and destabilize them so that they can't do any harm. These appliances attach to your existing HVAC system and can be used in both commercial and residential settings. You can also find portable devices that you can easily move throughout your home. 

Why Are Air Purifiers Useful for Preventing COVID-19?

At the height of the pandemic, researchers conducted tests in hospitals packed with COVID-19-positive patients and found that air purifiers successfully removed viral particles from the air. The technology was essential in hospital settings where health care workers had a high risk of contracting COVID-19 while working with sick patients. Along with wearing personal protective equipment, social distancing, and following basic hygiene guidelines, air purifiers helped prevent infectious particles from harming healthy people. 

What Are the Other Benefits of Air Purifiers?

Along with preventing the spread of COVID-19, air purifiers are useful for stopping other viruses from circulating, such as influenza. Additionally, they draw allergens from the air that can cause throat irritation, difficulty breathing, and allergic reactions. 

Further, air purifiers can neutralize bad odors in the air, improve your quality of sleep, remove chemicals that enter the air after cleaning your home, and even combat the effects of radon exposure or asbestos. If you want to improve your indoor air quality, an HVAC contractor can review the benefits and process of installing an air purifier in your house. 

Trust your HVAC work with the professionals at Brandon Heating & Air Conditioning. This HVAC contractor offers repairs, installations, and maintenance work for heaters, air conditioning units, purifiers, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers. Their knowledgeable and trustworthy technicians serve clients in Stow, OH, and the surrounding area. See what they have to offer online or schedule an appointment by calling (330) 686-9828.