Is an electronic air cleaner safe?
On One Hand: Contaminents May Be Less SafeAir contaminants may be less safe to be around than electronic air cleaners, which work to purify the air through ionizers and filters and often require little maintenance or attention. According to Air Cleaner Choices, contaminated “air particles” can be more “harmful to your health or to those who visit your home” than the cleaners themselves.On the Other: Factor in RecallsGiven all of their benefits, electronic air cleaners are not immune to factory recalls. In one such incident in 2005, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled over 60,000 Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners due to the “plastic inner filter” which was found not to be “flame-resistant.”Bottom LineElectronic air cleaners are safe to be around and use. While factory recalls can occur, the vast majority of electronic cleaners provide safe and healthy filtration of in-house air.
