Will it work in any kind of home?
The Lifebreath Air Cleaner is normally installed in the air distribution system. If your home uses radiant heat, a simple air distribution system can be designed and installed; or the Lifebreath Air Cleaner can be used as a stand alone unit in part of the house, installed in a closet, or in the ceiling to service a single room or suite.

Will it affect the performance of my air distribution system?
The Lifebreath Air Cleaner is self-powered, and is normally installed in a by-pass configuration. About 10% of the air passing through the furnace or air conditioner is drawn off, cleaned, and returned to the air stream. It will have no effect on the efficiency of your system.

How can a by-pass system clean all the air in the house?
In an average 2500 square foot home all the air in the house passes through the furnace 4.5 times every hour. With the Lifebreath Air Cleaner in a by-pass configuration, drawing off 10% of the air continuously, 45% of the air in the house will be cleaned every hour. After adjustment for normal infiltration of air into the home, we find that in this example all the air in the home passes through the Lifebreath Air Cleaner 9.2 times every 24 hours.

Does it have to run continuously to keep the air clean?
You'll get maximum benefit from your Lifebreath Air Cleaner if it runs continuously all the time the home is occupied. A timer can be used to save energy if the house is left empty for extended periods.

Will I still need the filters in my furnace?
It's best to leave them in position, for two reasons. One is that they help keep heating (or cooling) elements free from dust and dirt; the other is that by intercepting large particles they reduce the load on the Lifebreath unit, helping it to do what it does best - trap the very small particles that pass through the furnace filter.

What kind of maintainance would I have to carry out?
We recommend an annual check up to make sure the fan and motor are in good operating condition. At the same time we suggest the collectors be checked and replaced as necessary. No cleanout is necessary.

How can I tell whether I need a Lifebreath Air Cleaner?
If anyone in the family has allergies, they'll experience relief when you install a Lifebreath Air Cleaner. If you have a baby, or pre-schooler, childhood ailments will be less of a problem. If you work in an environment where the air isn't as good as it should be you'll appreciate coming home to clean air. If there are older people in your home they'll breathe more easily. Tobacco smoke won't hang around. Cleaning will be easier, particularly if you have pets.
     Even if none of this applies, it's widely acknowledged that health improves as concentrations of airborne particulate matter decrease.

If there's a smoker in the house will the Lifebreath Air Cleaner protect other members of the family?
Yes indeed. The Lifebreath Air Cleaner will remove close to 90% of the minute particles contained in tobacco smoke.

How soon will I notice a difference?
Users say that an improvement in air quality can become apparent within 24 hours of turning on the machine.

Will the Lifebreath help my allergies
If your allergies are caused by exposure to allergens floating in the air of your home then the Lifebreath Air Cleaner certainly can help. Of the more common causes of allergies (pollen and fungus spores fall in the "larger" category) the Lifebreath Air Cleaner eliminates close to 100%. Pet dander and dust mite feces are found in both the mid-sized and sub-microscopic categories; Lifebreath will eliminate about 95% and 90% or each, respectively.
     Of course reducing the severity of allergic reactions also reduces the amount of medication to control them - which can add up to quite a cost saving over a period of time.

Would we have to dust and vacuum less often if we installed a Lifebreath?
The Lifebreath Air Cleaner removes almost 100% of the larger particles circulating in the air, and that will make a distinct difference in the amount of visible dust in the home.

Would I benefit even though I have no health problems?
Less airborne pollution means less stress on your immune system. This will increase your resistance to colds, flu, and other annoying minor ailments.
     And here's another consideration, which is particularly important if you have babies or young children in your home. Many people have allergic tendencies but have not yet developed serious allergies. If their immune system becomes overloaded, lowering the level of protection, then an allergic reaction could develop. Keeping the air clean will help their immune systems to work at maximum efficiency, preventing the onset of allergies and allergy-related disorders such as asthma.