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Global Competitive Environment for Residential Air Treatment Systems Markets
Frost & Sullivan, June 2006
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Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Residential air cleaner
- Residential air purifiers
- Humidifiers
- Dehumidifiers
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Air cleaners/purifier
- Humidification
- Dehumidification
Market Overview
Proliferation of Residential Air Treatment Systems Compels Manufacturers to Continuously Improve Features
Residential air treatment systems that cleanse indoor air are seldom simple in their structure. These devices involve several innovative technologies and manufacturers have to take into account the numerous medical conditions caused by polluted air. Besides these issues, participants in the residential air treatment systems markets also have to contend with a slew of products flooding the market. In such a competitive scenario, manufacturers and distributors will have to constantly improve their products and market strategies to retain and enhance their market shares.
Since no single material or filter can remove all potentially harmful gases or particles, there are various air cleaners with specific functions. These devices have to clear several efficiency tests, performance standards, and certifications. At the same time, users need to be educated about these regulations. The sales trend of residential air treatment systems depends on consumer interest, which continues to change and evolve, says the analyst of this research service. Manufacturers and distributors must be willing to adapt technologies and distribution patterns to meet the dynamic demands of consumers.
Residential Air Treatment Systems Find Significant Uptake Despite Maturing Technologies
The residential air treatment systems market is considered mature, as it is not witnessing many radical improvements in technologies. In such a scenario, a combination of technologies in a single device can enhance the performance of the equipment. Indoor air pollution has been ranked as one among the top five public health risks by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has bolstered sales of these systems. The demand for such equipment is peaking despite skeptical reviews by numerous publications and research articles about their effectiveness.
As a majority of air purifiers are used in bedrooms, it is vital that they operate noiselessly. These systems are likely to be deployed in living rooms and family rooms as well. In kitchens, odor removal products tend to necessitate the installation of these air cleaners. With increased use of air treatment systems in homes, the electricity consumption has also escalated, notes the analyst. Manufacturers offering innovative technologies at affordable costs, while saving energy, can turn this situation to their advantage.
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