Air Purifier Ratings

The aim of this website is giving you the true and useful information about air purifier and the importance of this device especially for these days where the quality of air is very poor with the amount of air pollution in the world and the global warming.

Many people die each year from dirty air. Millions of others have sickened body, some of them are in the serious treatment and even hospitalized. All of this seems to be a global problem.

The basic thing when choosing an air purifier system is to know the CADR of the air purifier device. CADR which stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate is also known as air purifier rating. It is a evaluation or a kind of certification which given by The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). The information given in the label determines how well the air purifier reduces pollutants such as tobacco smoke, pollen and dust. The higher the tobacco smoke, pollen and dust numbers, the faster the unit filters the air. This testing is done by independent lab provided by The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).

The index of dust, tobacco smoke and pollen are the numbers between 0 to 450 known as CADR or Clean Air Delivery Rate. It indicates how this air purifier filters dust, tobacco smoke and pollen out of the air. Above, there is a number written that suggests the size of the room (in square feet).

The common types of air cleaners are HEPA air cleaners, Ion generators and electrostatic precipitators, UV air purifiers, and Hybrid purifiers.