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Take Control of Your Indoor Air Quality at Home by Regularly Replacing the HEPA Filter


WRITTEN BY

nafas team

PUBLISHED

31/03/2023

LANGUAGE

EN / ID

English / Indonesia


Hi there! 👋

If you're a proud owner of an air purifier, then you're already ahead of the curve in maintaining a healthy living environment, especially if you live in a polluted city!

Some people might think that the air purifier will purify itself, but the truth is, it doesn't! To keep your air purifier working effectively, you need to regularly maintain it, including replacing the HEPA filter.

Now, let’s dive into why replacing the filter is crucial for maintaining cleaner and healthier air at home.

We are entering bad air season

With the arrival of the bad air season, the presence of airborne pollutants increases, causing air purifiers to work harder in filtering out contaminants. As a result, the filter life is reduced due to the higher workload. It's crucial to replace filters promptly during this season to maintain optimal air quality and ensure the air purifier's effectiveness in safeguarding the health of all household occupants.

A clean air purifier works at maximum capacity


Air purifiers are designed to remove pesky particles like dust, allergens, and pollutants from your indoor air. The HEPA filter traps these contaminants. But as it gets dirty and clogged with particles over time, its efficiency decreases.

A clogged filter can also become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold, which can be released back into your home. This is something we want to avoid! Replacing the filter regularly ensures your purifier can continue working at maximum capacity, giving you clean and healthy air at home.

A clean filter will even capture the allergens


If you are sneezing and wheezing, it means that your nose is inhaling allergens that might trigger your body system. Allergens like pollen, pet dander, and mold spores are common culprits that make life miserable for allergy sufferers. A well-maintained air purifier filter can significantly reduce those allergens, making your home more comfortable for everyone.

Keep odors at bay

Cooking, smoking, and pets can cause unpleasant odors at home when not well-maintained. Filters with activated carbon layers can easily remove the odors. However, the filter weakens as it becomes saturated. We need to make sure to replace the filter regularly to enjoy a fresh and odor-free home!

Your air purifier is a long-term investment


Owning an air purifier is like making an investment, and we want it to last. Replacing your filter as recommended by the manufacturer helps maintain your purifier's overall health and prevents costly repairs or replacements.

☝️ Don't skimp on air quality and follow these tips to continue breathing healthy air at home:

  1. Check your filter’s life in nafas app. Open nafas app, go to “My devices”, click your Pure40 device card, and scroll down in the “Performance” tab.
  2. Make sure to follow our guidelines for filter replacement and enjoy the benefits of cleaner, healthier air.
  3. If you haven't replaced your filter in a while, check out our high-quality filter here.