How to Buy an Ionizing Fan

Ionizing fans emit negative ions into the ambient air to attract various floating particles, such as pet dander, dust mites, bacteria and mold spoors. The device deposits these particles on a collector plate, which must be cleaned when it becomes dirty. There are many ionizing fans on the market, and it takes a discerning eye to select an appropriate model for your particular needs.

Instructions

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  Measure the room in which your ionizing fan will be placed. Virtually all ionizing fans express their power output in square feet, so use a tape measure to get precise figures.

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  Decide whether you want a portable fan. When you buy an ionizing fan, you have the option of selecting a model with various power settings that can be adjusted depending on the size of room it's in. If your ionizing fan is intended solely for a single room, there is no need for a model with different power settings.

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  Read reviews of ionizing fans and merchants online. Some websites rate different Internet-based merchants, with reviews offered by both industry professionals and the buying public. Read as many reviews of each kind as possible before buying an ionizing fan. These reviews are often far more useful than those of a salesperson in a retail store, since they are entirely unbiased and come from objective observers and users.

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  Visit a retail store if you want to see, touch, feel, and operate an ionizing fan before buying it. Large department stores will have several models on display. If style and aesthetics are important to you, getting out and visiting an actual retail store is a better option than making those determinations based on an image on your computer screen. The best option is to go out the stores and jot down the models that look good to you, and then come home to buy the same model online.