Air conditioners with air ionization function

What is the purpose of ionization in an air conditioner, which significantly increases its cost? Is it advisable to abandon it, and what is the risk for the thrifty buyer?

What are ions

The molecules of atmospheric air inhaled by each of us carry an electric charge. This charged molecule is called a light ion. If a light ion hits a microscopic particle of dust or water, it becomes heavy. Any ion carries a positive or negative charge.

In the living quarters of megalopolises, the number of light ions is scanty - no more than 100 per cubic centimeter of air. In ecologically clean countryside, there may be 800 of them.

But the inhabitants of city apartments in abundance inhale heavy ions that swarm in the dusty air of the premises. Heavy ions are harmful to the human body.

The lungs are useful, especially those that carry a negative charge (anions).

Now it becomes clear that ionization in an air conditioner is a useful function. You don't need to save on it.

Air ionization

To enrich the air with anions (light, negatively charged molecules), a high discharge is created between the electrodes of its generator. The water molecules in the air break down into positive and negative light ions. On average, such an air conditioner emits about 20 thousand anions per 1 cubic meter of air. Approximately so much is contained in the air after a thunderstorm or in a pine forest.

Advantages of air conditioners with ionizers:

• Antibacterial action... Anions, moving through the mass of air, come into contact with the spores of fungi and microbes, and destroy the shells of their molecules. All air passing through the device is cleaned of any microbes, viruses, spores. It will take 2 - 3 hours to clear the air from them;
• Elimination of odors, including cigarette smoke... Contacting molecules that carry smoke or stench, anions destroy them. Only 5 minutes of operation of the air conditioner with an ionizer is enough to completely clean the air in a small room. Therefore, air conditioners with ionization of air are simply irreplaceable in the apartments of smokers;
• Neutralization of a number of harmful chemicals... Discharge from furniture, building materials, household chemicals is harmful to human health. The molecules of these toxic substances are destroyed by anions.

The ionizer is located in the indoor module directly under the fan. Dust particles, molecules carrying a stench, and smoke are drawn here along with the air.

For people suffering from chronic diseases, it is advisable to consult a doctor before buying an air conditioner with an ionizer.

Since not everyone will benefit from healing anions.