Is it okay to use ionic air cleaners in a furnace?

Answer by  nooraahmed (42)

It is okay to use them.However, they do have drawbacks.Using ionic air cleaners in the furnace will be a waste of money.They use electricity, and they can be noisy.It will only force particles from the air within two or three feet from the vent. This poses a risk of developing into an allergy or into a serious respiratory illness.

Answer by  mako (289)

It is okay to use them. However, they do have drawbacks. They use electricity, and they can be noisy. There are better alternatives such as a good 3-M allergen filter.

Answer by  AKM79 (330)

Using ionic air cleaners in the furnace will be a waste of money. It will only force particles from the air with in two or three feet from the vent.

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

It is a good idea to use ionic air cleaners if you have them but they should only be used while the power and heat source is off.