Although they won’t purify your home, indoor air quality monitors do an excellent job of tracking airborne particulates. But are they worth purchasing?
Spring is upon us, bringing with it warmer weather, blooming trees — and heaps of pollen. This time of year can be tough for people with seasonal allergies, and it also brings the start of wildfire season for folks out west. Air purifiers are a great way to keep your home clean from all these airborne particulates, but what about air quality monitors? Are they worth adding to your home?
Here’s a closer look at air quality monitors, what they can offer, things to consider when shopping for one, and if they’re truly worth the investment.What is an air quality monitor?
An air quality monitor measures various airborne particulates to give you an overall indication of how healthy your air is. From wildfire smoke and seasonal allergens to pet dander and dust, air quality monitors are designed to measure a wide range of pollutants.
These typically work independently of air purifiers, meaning air quality monitors will do nothing to make your air cleaner. Instead, they’re designed to give you a comprehensive look at the health of your indoor atmosphere and tend to do a much better job of that task than built-in sensors on your typical air purifier.
