Clean Air for Schools & Daycares

Quiet, Energy-Efficient, Low-Maintenance Air Filtration

Purifans mount to the motor of a standard ceiling fan, so they’re silent even when operated on high, and they use the same amount of energy as a 60-watt light bulb. There are no high installation costs, because any relatively handy person can install one in less than an hour with just a screwdriver. The only maintenance required is changing the filter every six months or so, and the blades are hidden so they’re not a distraction to students. Best of all, Purifans come with a lifetime warranty.

The innovative design allows a Purifan to completely clean the air in a 20 x 20 room every 90 seconds. And, three of the five filter layers have active charcoal to help absorb odors in the classroom. In older buildings where mold is an issue, a Purifian can filter out mold spores that can cause respiratory issues for children and teachers.

How Much Difference Does Air Quality Make?

In schools without Purifans:

• The United Federation of Teachers reports that indoor air quality is their most frequently-received health & safety complaint.
• It’s the number one cause of missed school days for both teachers and students.
  Students score up to 17 points lower on achievement test in schools with poor air quality.
• Can cause serious breathing issues for students with asthma.
• In a school with Purifans in the entire building:
• Teacher sick days dropped by 50%.
• Inhaler use recorded in the nurse’s office decreased by 70%.
• Student days missed went down 61%.

This school saw a significant positive impact on grades and test score performance in the first year after classroom air was being continuously cleaned by Purifans.

Benefits of Installing Purifans in Classrooms and Daycares

Child care center directors, teachers, and school administrators who have Purifians in their buildings report they feel better, their students miss less school and concentrate better in class, and the rooms smell clean.

Fewer Sick Days for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Getting rid of the airborne particulates that can trigger asthma attacks, allergy flare-ups and spread germs can reduce the impact of cold and flu season and prevent viruses from making the rounds to every student in class. This means both students and teachers will miss fewer school days due to illnesses, leaving more time for learning and teaching.

Improved Test Scores

Better classroom air quality can boost learning, test scores and grades, according to studies published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When students are healthier, they’re not taking medications that make it hard to concentrate, and they’re not missing school and falling behind.

Quiet and Doesn’t Distract Students

A Purifan’s motor is the same as a standard ceiling fan, so it hardly makes any sound even when operating on high. And, the “bladeless” design means there are no spinning blades to distract students.

Reduced Odors

Unpleasant odors create a poor work environment for both teachers and students. Purifans have a significant impact on classroom odor caused by building issues, upwind industries or agriculture, sweaty children, and classroom materials like glue or science lab chemicals.

Mold Removal

Purifans reduce airborne mold spores, which is especially important in older buildings that can have hidden water damage and mold caused by leaking roofs and windows, storms, flooding, and plumbing breaks or leaks. Cleaning mold out of the air not only protects the health of everyone in the building, it can save the school district millions of dollars in legal fees and settlements for health-related lawsuits.

Reduced Heating & Cooling Costs

A Purifan circulates air throughout the room even better than a ceiling fan, so it’s easier to keep classrooms at a consistent temperature so children stay comfortable and alert. This typically leads to about 4-degree adjustment in the thermostat, which can save about 10% on the energy bill for air conditioning and heating.

PTO and PTA School Improvement Program

Many PTA and PTO groups buy, install and maintain Purifans in classrooms, because they know this will provide better health, lower healthcare costs, fewer missed school and work days, and better grades and test scores. When looking for donors, parents’ employers should be strong supporters to this cause, if they know their employee will miss fewer work days to care for sick children.