Selecting and Purchasing
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How big an area will this clean? Which unit do I need?
Some companies have their own way of measuring the "area" that they clean and use their own formula for calculating that so it makes it hard to compare apples to apples.
Our advice is to refer to the official AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) rating system for air cleaners. They use a system that measures the CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of an air cleaner to come up with the recommended room size.
It may not be a perfect system (it doesn't consider ceiling height for example, or take into account if the area is open or closed)...but at least it allows a real "apples to apples" comparison because all of the air cleaners are measured in the exact same test at the same certified lab.
So, even if you do not purchase from Winix... we really recommend that you purchase from a manufacturer that is using this official, honest, and respectable certification process.
Are these air cleaners good for Allergy sufferers?
We would love to be more specific about what our air cleaners can do for you; however we want to be very responsible about what we say and not make promises beyond our knowledge.
Every person is different, and we cannot possibly anticipate everyone's environment nor their medical condition.
What we do know however is that our air cleaners are very good at reducing airborne pollutants such as dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander, etc... We use safe, and effective technologies. And we do our best to make a very good quality product.
If you suffer from allergies - we sincerely hope that our product will help you.
What certifications do these air cleaners have so that I know I am buying a reputable product?
- AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers): Winix proudly participates in the official AHAM Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) program so that you can compare air cleaners on a fair and even basis for their removal of Dust, Smoke and Pollen.
- Energy Star: All Winix Air Cleaners are Energy Star qualified products.
- UL (Underwriter's Laboratory): Protecting consumers with rigorous testing of products for safety and performance.
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