Feature | Aireshield® | UV Systems | Photo catalytic | High-MERV Filters | Ionization Systems |
Actively Disinfects Airborne Pathogens | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
Installs Inside Existing HVAC | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
Washable & Reusable | ✔ Yes | ✖ No | ✖ No | ✖ No | ✖ No |
Requires Ongoing Consumables | ✖ None | ✔ Bulbs | ✔ Bulbs5 | ✔ Filters | ✔ Yes3 |
VOC Abatement | ✔ Yes | ✖ No | ✖ No | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
Ozone-Free Design | ✔ Yes² | Varies¹,2 | Varies¹,2 | ✔ Yes | Varies¹,2 |
Third-Party Performance Tested | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
Consumable Lifespan4 | Wash & Reuse | 1–2 Years | 1–2 Years5 | 3–6 Months | Varies3 |
| Feature | Aireshield® | UV Systems | Photo catalytic | High-MERV Filters | Ionization Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Actively Disinfects Airborne Pathogens |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
X No |
✔ Yes |
|
Installs Inside Existing HVAC |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
|
Washable & Reusable |
✔ Yes |
X No |
X No |
X No |
X No |
|
Requires Ongoing Consumables |
✖ None |
✔ Bulbs |
✔ Bulbs 5 |
✔ Filters |
✔ Yes 3 |
|
VOC Abatement |
✔ Yes |
✖ No |
✖ No |
✖ No |
✔ Yes |
|
Ozone-Free Design |
✔ Yes² |
Varies¹,2 |
Varies¹,2 |
✔ Yes |
Varies¹,2 |
|
Third-Party Performance Tested |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
✔ Yes |
|
Consumable Lifespan 4 |
Wash & Reuse |
1–2 Years |
1–2 Years 5 |
3–6 Months |
Varies 3 |
¹ Varies by product and manufacturer.
Performance, safety features, testing scope, and lifespan may differ widely between brands and models within each technology.
Some UV and bipolar ionization generate Ozone.
² Ozone-Free Verification.
Aireshield® is independently tested to UL 2998; verified zero ozone emission. Certification claims for other technologies may vary by product configuration. Compliance indicates a product meets specific testing criteria or design thresholds. Certification requires independent verification by an accredited testing body. Not all compliant products are certified; special care should be considered.
3 Ongoing Consumables.
Needle point ionization does not have consumables but requires cleaning, otherwise ozone is generated in the dirty. Bio poloar ionization tubes require periodic replacement which differ widely between brands and models within this technology. Aireshield® is truly washable and reusable, non-consumable filtration option that does not generate ozone, clean or dirty, for peace of mind.
4 Lifespan Estimates:
Typical lifespan estimates reflect manufacturer specifications under normal residential operating conditions. Actual service life may vary based on usage and environment.
5 Titanium Dioxide Module:
May require replacement if contaminated.
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Feature | Aireshield | Bipolar Ionizers | UV Lights | HEPA Filters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Active Air Disinfection | √ Yes | Partial | √ | ⊗ |
Filter Enhancement | √ Yes | Possible ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ |
Ozone-Free (UL 2998) | √ Yes | Often No | √ | √ |
Washable & Reusable | √ Yes | ✖ No | ✖ No | ✖ No |
Consumables & Costs | ✖ None | ✔ Tubes / Medium | ✔ Bulbs/ High | ✔Yes / High |
