The air ionizer in the air conditioner is an active electrostatic filter. Its task is to air purification from bacteria harmful to health. More and more air conditioning devices available on the market are equipped with an ionizer, but it is still not a standard. Therefore, if we care about really clean air at home, we should make sure that the one we choose air conditioner it has an air ionizer.
How It Works?
The air ionizer has an active electrostatic filter that generates negative ions. Through negative ions, the filter catches any air pollution, which is then neutralized. Interestingly, negative ions turn out to be very effective in capturing allergens, pollen, dust, mites and smoke. Thanks to their properties, negative ions are able to surround microscopic harmful substances and attract them to the filter. Therefore, air conditioners with air ionizers are especially recommended for allergy sufferers, seniors and children. They also turn out to be irreplaceable in offices and administrative work spaces.
The impact of negative ions on our health and well-being
Negative ions are not only clean air in the room, free of bacteria and unpleasant odors. The use of an air conditioner with an air ionizer noticeably affects our health and well-being through:
- improving concentration and thought processes,
- reduction of pain,
- acceleration of wound healing processes,
- improving the quality of sleep,
- alleviating problems related to respiratory diseases and inhalant allergies.
The air in which negative ions are present is additionally characterized by appropriate humidity, which facilitates breathing and prevents drying of the respiratory tract. Thus, our predisposition to dry cough and watery eyes are reduced.
What pollutants does the air ionizer neutralize?
Modern air conditioners are often equipped with an air filter and ionizer. This duo, and more and more often even a trio (some devices even have several different air filters, thanks to which they even better catch various solid pollutants and microorganisms harmful to our health) allow you to clean the air from:
- dust and pollen, including pollen,
- smog (especially important during the heating season),
- inhalant allergens,
- unpleasant odors,
- tobacco smoke,
- mold and fungus,
- course,
- pathogenic microorganisms,
- excess moisture and the unpleasant odor associated with it.
Can using an air ionizer be harmful?
Using an air-conditioning device with an air ionizer does not have a harmful effect on our health, as long as the device is properly maintained. We must remember about regular cleaning and replacement of filters in the indoor unit, as well as fungal removal of air conditioning ducts. If we do not neglect the maintenance of the device, the air conditioning in our home will be safe and efficient.
