{"id":68,"date":"2012-07-25T22:43:36","date_gmt":"2012-07-25T22:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2026-05-27T08:34:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:34:56","slug":"media-vs-electronic-air-purifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/blog\/media-vs-electronic-air-purifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Media vs Electronic Air Purifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Know the difference between <a title=\"Media Air Cleaners\" href=\"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/hvac-services\/media-air-cleaners.html\">media air purifiers<\/a> and <a title=\"Electronic Air Cleaners\" href=\"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/hvac-services\/electronic-air-cleaners.html\">electronic air purifiers<\/a> to know which air cleaner is best for your home.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FvQCgDTdR_Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Media Air purifiers allow the air to flow through the system catching large and small particles with one or more filters. These filters come in many different styles according to the machine\u2019s efficiency, size and material used. Filters are generally made up of a cloth like material that is disposable and should be changed on an annual basis.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic air filters can also be known as ionizers or electrostatic precipitators. These use high voltage power to positively charge and attract particles onto large filter slots. These should be washed 3-5 times a year and reused.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some Pros and Cons of Media Air Purifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Pros are, filters only need to be replaced once a year and can be done fairly easily. These systems require less maintenance than the electronic air purifiers as they only need to be cleaned once a year.<\/p>\n<p>Although these systems can tackle minor allergies, if your family suffers from severe allergies, this may not be the type of system you would want to go with.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some Pros and Cons of Electronic Air Purifiers.<\/p>\n<p>As just mentioned, Electronic systems tackle severe allergies much better than a media system. There also are little to no ongoing filter costs.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it has been stated that some Electronic air cleaners emit low levels of ozone. And if you are looking for low maintenance, this may not be the air purifier for you. Once they are slightly dirty, they lose their efficiency, hence they need to be cleaned about 3 \u2013 5 times a year.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for watching, for more information on Air Purifiers, call Affordable Comfort Heating and Cooling at 705-503-HEAT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Know the difference between media air purifiers and electronic air purifiers to know which air cleaner is best for your home. 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