Teach me about air purifiers

[union]

Looking to buy one soon. It's going in my basement which is a little under 500 sq feet. Whats good and what should I look out for? I've seen the ones at the depot. Not opposed to those but I'm open to other suggestions.

[breakdirt916]

I had a couple beers and spent a solid 18 mins on this last night

1.) HEPA
2.) easy to clean
3.) not too noisy
4.) good reviews on Amazon - I found most of the better reviewed products were at least $250

does your house heating/cooling system have a filter through there?

that's all I learned so far...but I'll let a real person give a better answer

[Stromper]

Electrostatic precipitator

Most basements need dehumidifing not filtration because of a mildew mold problem from damp

I like the idea like then wave system where it pumps out wet basement air which is then replaced from dry upstairs air

If its not finished drylock the walls first encapsulate most of the problems

[RandyO]

I have a couple of Orecks for the past dozen years or so, excellent addition to a 420 room

[union]

I had a couple beers and spent a solid 18 mins on this last night

1.) HEPA
2.) easy to clean
3.) not too noisy
4.) good reviews on Amazon - I found most of the better reviewed products were at least $250

does your house heating/cooling system have a filter through there?

that's all I learned so far...but I'll let a real person give a better answer

Forced hot water heat. Don't think there is a air filter for it.

Electrostatic precipitator

Most basements need dehumidifing not filtration because of a mildew mold problem from damp

I like the idea like then wave system where it pumps out wet basement air which is then replaced from dry upstairs air

If its not finished drylock the walls first encapsulate most of the problems

I do have a dehumidifier. Don't use it often. For the most par its a dry basement. Only time I've had issues is when we get feet of rain in a short amount of time like a few years ago and when a lot of snow with high water content all melts at once. Last year with the 100+ inches of snow we had no water. I did just plug in the dehumidifier to see what the moisture content was and it said 40%.

I have a couple of Orecks for the past dozen years or so, excellent addition to a 420 room

A 420 room would be fun but this is for my workout room. Have my bicycle down there for the winter times and now and elliptical. I think a couple of bouts with pneumonia has made my lungs a bit more sensitive so I'm looking for something to clear the air out when I'm huffing and puffing from some good old cardio.

[RandyO]

A 420 room would be fun but this is for my workout room. Have my bicycle down there for the winter times and now and elliptical. I think a couple of bouts with pneumonia has made my lungs a bit more sensitive so I'm looking for something to clear the air out when I'm huffing and puffing from some good old cardio.

One of my Orecks is in my office with a concrete floor, dust builds up in the Oreck filter rather than the back of my computers

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Oreck Air Purifier Tabletop XL Professional (Silver)

they do sound like a bug zapper when the filter gets dirty, but other wise silent on low to somewhat noisy on high. I run mine on low

[BostonSVkid]

I know this wont do 500 sf but we use one in both our bedrooms and have had great luck with it

Amazon.com - Honeywell 17-S QuietCare Programmable Air Purifier with Permanent True HEPA Filter -

[Garandman]

Sounds like a good idea if you have allergies?

[Garrett]

SMOKEATER Circa 2001