If you buy a MERV 13 filter, are you actually getting MERV 13 performance? That question matters more than many consumers realize. According to a third-party testing library created by Filtration Advice, nearly half of the tested MERV filters reportedly performed below their advertised rating. Even more surprising, several filters marketed as MERV 13 reportedly … Read more
If you’re trying to decide between an HVAC-integrated whole house filtration system and standalone air purifiers, you’re not alone. A common question I receive is: Is the IQAir whole house solution better than using standalone IQAir units? After more than 15 years of experience selling and working with both systems, here’s the clear answer: In … Read more
If you have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) — also called chemical sensitivity or environmental illness — standard HEPA air purifiers are often not enough. After working with hundreds of chemically sensitive individuals over the past 18 years, here is what consistently works best: There is no one-size-fits-all air purifier for MCS. But there are consistent … Read more
Wildfires in California have raised concerns about air quality, and many people are looking for the best air purifiers to combat wildfire smoke. Here, we discuss two top-performing air purifiers designed specifically for wildfire smoke filtration. Studies show that ultrafine particles from California wildfires can travel thousands of miles, affecting air quality as far as … Read more