Air Purifiers by Oreck - The Maintenance

The following article was written by ClearFlite's reporter Kelly K. for your information.  We recommend the Trion air purifiers instead because they work.  Oreck systems have performed horribly in third party testing.

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The maintenance of air purifiers and how much filter replacement and cleaning is required can be the deciding factor for many consumers in the market for new air purifiers. The low maintenance characteristics of the XL Professional Signature Series air purifier can be one of the most attractive features of the system for many customers. Oreck has designed the system to be a hassle-free and easy to use air purifier for even the least technologically inclined people. The company explains to the customer how the filtration system works and which filters and media need to be replaced or cleaned.

The five stage filtration system contains many filters and different types of media. In order for this system to operate with the utmost effectiveness and efficiency, the filters must be up to par and the system must be clean. The company has produced a set of simple instructions for all owners of these air purifiers on how to keep their XL Professional Signature Series air purifiers in the best shape for the most effectiveness. The basic filtration system that is present in these air purifiers requires no replacement of filters. The pre filter is a permanent filter and is present in the air purifiers to filter out any large particles from the air, such as hair or larger particles of dust and dirt. Since these larger particles are being stuck to the pre filter, it is a good idea for the owner to wash the pre filter to keep it clean of particle build up.

The charcoal odor absorber, however, which is an optional addition to these air purifiers, is one exception to the “no replacement” rule. This absorber will eventually deteriorate over a long period of time and the odor absorbing feature will be lost. In order to prevent this loss of effectiveness with the absorber, this charcoal will need to be replaced periodically. With an effective charcoal odor absorber, it is more likely that the odors and gaseous materials that may be present in the indoor air will be removed from the air before release from the system. Unfortunately, the charcoal odor absorber cannot simply be cleaned or washed and will need to be replaced as needed.

The electronic collector cell is a part of these air purifiers that should be cleaned if there is particle build up present on it. The collector cell an easily be cleaned with regular detergent and water and does not require any special type of cleaning solution. The collector cell should also be placed somewhere clean to dry in the air. Any type of heated drying or compressed air drying may cause harm to the cell and should be avoided. If for some reason there is dust or grime that does not want to get off the system with regular detergent, the company offers a foaming liquid cleanser for residents who may need it. It is recommended to wash the collector cell after the first four initial weeks of use. After this first washing, the cell should be washed after every eight weeks of use. However, if the air purifiers are used on a daily basis and are exposed to many toxins that can cause buildup, they should be cleaned more often than every eight weeks.

The Oreck air purifiers can efficiently clean a room that is 30 feet by 30 feet in size, making it a great addition to any home. After a few days of running the air purifiers, much difference is seen in the quality of air inside the home. By picking up dust, dirt and pet dander in the first pre filtration stage of the system, the air purifiers make cleaning the home easier for the homeowner as well. The homeowner will find that he or she can dust and clean surfaces more infrequently. This is because the air purifiers absorb many of the large particles that can settle on surface and cause the particle buildup that needs to be cleaned.