What is the Energy Star Program?
Buying energy efficient products is a great way for consumers to save money on their utility bills, while helping to protect the environment. To assist in this energy savings goal, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the ENERGY STAR program. Any product that earns the ENERGY STAR label will use less energy, continue to perform in the same manner or better, and will include special features to make use of energy efficiency.
When shopping for household products, be sure to look for ones with the ENERGY STAR label. These items will provide savings over the lifetime of the product by using less energy when compared to non-ENERGY STAR products. That’s because they would not have been able to qualify for this program unless they met the strict energy efficiency guidelines set forth by the EPA and DOE.
How did the ENERGY STAR program begin?
The ENERGY STAR program was initially introduced in 1992 by the Environmental Protection Agency alone. It was a “voluntary labeling program” which identified energy efficient products that would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from the air. The first products to receive the energy efficient labeling were computers and monitors. Office equipment and residential heating and cooling equipment were added to the program during 1995. The following year, the Department of Energy joined the Environmental Protection Agency, and together, they created over 60 new product categories for the program. Now, major appliances, home electronics, office equipment, new homes, lighting, plus commercial and industrial buildings, all carry ENERGY STAR labeling.
How Air Purifiers Qualify for the Program
In general, many products can earn the ENERGY STAR label as long as they meet the EPA’s specifications for required energy efficiency. These products must show increased energy savings over a reasonable period of time, and must deliver performance and features that consumer’s demand. Its energy consumption must be able to be measured and verified through testing. Visible labeling should effectively differentiate energy efficient products from its less-efficient counterparts. Technology used in energy efficiency must be standard among various manufactures and not proprietary to one company. Finally, if a qualified product should cost more than a less-efficient model, consumers must be able to recover their investment through increased energy efficiency with utility bill savings over a reasonable period of time.
In the case of air purifiers, or room air cleaners, as they are sometimes called, they too can qualify to be labeled ENERGY STAR efficient in this program. The ENERGY STAR program defines room air cleaners as “portable, electric, cord-connected appliances that remove fine particle matter, such as dust and pollen, from indoor air.” To qualify for this program, room air cleaners must meet even stricter energy efficient guidelines and specifications that are currently in effect from July 2004, and that were created specifically for their category.
How are air purifiers categorized and how do they qualify for the ENERGY STAR program?
To begin with, air purifiers are placed in categories based on the methods they use to clean indoor air. These special categories are
- fan with filter,
- fan with filter and electrostatic plates,
- fan filter with ion generator,
- ion generator, and
- hybrid
In all categories, qualified air purifier models must produce a minimum “50 Clean Air Delivery Rate (or CADR) (dust), and a minimum efficiency performance requirement of 2.0 CADR/watt (dust).” Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) is the measurement of the amount of contaminant-free air that is delivered by a room air cleaner.
A few of the additional specifications that are quoted by the EPA and DOE as imperative in the qualifying process are:
- “Qualifying models must meet a maximum standby power requirement of 2 watts.”
- “Models that emit ozone as a by-product of air cleaning must not exceed 50 ppb (ozone) in accordance with UL Standard 867. “
- “Manufacturers must include the ENERGY STAR mark on either the top/front of the model, on product packaging, in product literature, and on the manufacturer’s Internet site where information about ENERGY STAR qualified models is displayed.”
- “Manufacturers must include the following disclaimer with the ENERGY STAR mark:”
- “This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA. US EPA does not endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor air from the use of this product.”
- “Manufacturers must also include the following language within the ENERGY STAR qualified model instruction manual and on their company Web site where information about ENERGY STAR qualified products is displayed:
“The energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR qualified model is measured based on a ratio between the model’s CADR for Dust and the electrical energy it consumes, of CADR/Watt.”
As per the EPA, combination products and ozone generators cannot qualify as ENERGY STAR products.
Summary
Energy costs money, so as a rule, the less energy you use, the more money you can save. By choosing energy efficient products and making energy efficient decisions, consumers can save about one third of their energy bill costs. In fact, http://www.energystar.gov states that in 2009, American consumers had already helped save enough energy to prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the gas emissions generated by 30 million cars. This saved them nearly $17 billion on their utility bills.
For example, purchasing an ENERGY STAR room air cleaner that features a remote control and clock can consume less than 2 watts of energy when it’s in standby mode. In fact, room air cleaners can save consumers an average of 340 kWh of energy per year and $35 annually in utility bills. That can add up to $330 or more of savings over the lifetime of the air cleaner.
As you can see, ENERGY STAR products are a good investment to consider if you’re looking to save money over the long run.
Energy Star Rated Models
3M Filtrete FAP00 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 67 / 450
- Pollen – 58 / 450
- Dust – 51 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 100 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : NA
Filter Life Est. ? : 3 Months
Size: 20.9″H x 8.7″W x 8.7″D
Weight: 5.6 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
3M Filtrete OAC150 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 172.9 / 450
- Pollen – 201.1 / 450
- Dust – 163.9 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 192 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Filtrete Media Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 16.75″H x 14.5″W x 6.75″D
Weight: 21.2 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
3M Filtrete OAC250 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 236.6 / 450
- Pollen – 284.2 / 450
- Dust – 254.8 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 320 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Filtrete Media Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3 Months
Size: 23.9″H x 18.7″W x 9.6″D
Weight: 17.4 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL490A Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 210 / 450
- Pollen – 229 / 450
- Dust – 212 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 326 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma Wave
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 21.8″H x 16.4″W x 8.5″D
Weight: 15 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL491A Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 210 / 450
- Pollen – 229 / 450
- Dust – 212 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 326 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma Wave
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 21.8″H x 16.4″W x 8.5″D
Weight: 15 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL500A Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 261 / 450
- Pollen – 253 / 450
- Dust – 262 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 405 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 24.3″H x 17.6″W x 10.1″D
Weight: 17.4 lbs
Noise Level: 26-57.1 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL500AX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 261 / 450
- Pollen – 253 / 450
- Dust – 262 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 405 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma Wave
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 24.3″H x 17.6″W x 10.1″D
Weight: 17.4 lbs
Noise Level: 26-57.1 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL500AZ Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 261 / 450
- Pollen – 253 / 450
- Dust – 262 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 405 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma Wave
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-12 Months
Size: 24.3″H x 17.6″W x 10.1″D
Weight: 23 lbs
Noise Level: 26-57.1 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Alen A350 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 800 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 225 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA (integrated Activated Carbon) w/ Washable Pre-Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 6-9 Months
Size: 18.5″H x 17.5″W x 8.2″D
Weight: 16 lbs
Noise Level: 36-65 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Atmosphere 101076 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 250 / 450
- Pollen – 250 / 450
- Dust – 250 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 54 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 390 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 250 CFM
Filter Type ? : Cleanable Pre-Filter, Carbon Filter & HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 4-36 Months
Size: 29″H x 15″W x 11″D
Weight: 23.2 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Bionaire BAP9900UV-CNU Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 101.3 / 450
- Pollen – 117 / 450
- Dust – 112.4 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 157 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Photocatalyst (TiO2) Filter, HEPA Filter & Germicidal UV Light
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: NA
Weight: NA
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 203 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 115 / 450
- Pollen – 115 / 450
- Dust – 115 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 175 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 82-141 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 21″H x 17″W x 9.5″D
Weight: 25 lbs
Noise Level: 32-56 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 303 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 145 / 450
- Pollen – 145 / 450
- Dust – 145 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 225 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 60-160 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 25″H x 17″W x 10″D
Weight: 29 lbs
Noise Level: 32-56 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 403 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 240 / 450
- Pollen – 240 / 450
- Dust – 240 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 370 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 44-165 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 23″H x 20″W x 11″D
Weight: 33 lbs
Noise Level: 32-52 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 450E Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 240 / 450
- Pollen – 240 / 450
- Dust – 240 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 370 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 44-165 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 23″H x 20″W x 11″D
Weight: 33 lbs
Noise Level: 32-52 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 503 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 375 / 450
- Pollen – 375 / 450
- Dust – 375 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 68 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 580 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 62-415 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 26″H x 20″W x 13″D
Weight: 35 lbs
Noise Level: 32-66 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 603 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 415 / 450
- Pollen – >450 / 450
- Dust – >400 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 640 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 62-415 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 26″H x 20″W x 13″D
Weight: 35 lbs
Noise Level: 32-66 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair 650E Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – >450 / 450
- Pollen – >450 / 450
- Dust – >400 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 67 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 698 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 88-489 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 26″H x 13″W x 13″D
Weight: 35 lbs
Noise Level: 32-66 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Blueair ECO10 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 190 / 450
- Pollen – 200 / 450
- Dust – 195 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 298 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 229.5 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA + Electrostatic, Activated Carbon
Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months
Size: 26″H x 20″W x 13″D
Weight: 35 lbs
Noise Level: 40-49 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Coway AP-0509DH Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 91 / 450
- Pollen – 109 / 450
- Dust – 112 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 141 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 124 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, Medium Deodorization Filter & Anti-flu HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 12-36 Months
Size: 22″H x 12″W x 7″D
Weight: 11 lbs
Noise Level: 31-44 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Coway AP-1008CH Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 176 / 450
- Pollen – 191 / 450
- Dust – 188 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 355 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 61.1-207.7 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, A3 Meduim Filter & Anti-flu HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 40 Months
Size: 25.4″H x 13.9″W x 7.6″D
Weight: 15 lbs
Noise Level: 22.4-48.9 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Coway AP-1009CH Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 155 / 450
- Pollen – 203 / 450
- Dust – 182 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 204 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 178 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, Medium Deodorization Filter & Anti-flu HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 12-36 Months
Size: 25.8″H x 13.9″W x 8″D
Weight: 13 lbs
Noise Level: 22-49 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Coway AP-1506DH Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 245.6 / 450
- Pollen – 250.9 / 450
- Dust – 256.7 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 381 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, Option Filter, Active Carbon Deodorization Filter & True HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 27.2″H x 20.9″W x 11.8″D
Weight: 28.7 lbs
Noise Level: 23.5-48.6 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
General Electric AFHC09AM Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 88 / 450
- Pollen – 121 / 450
- Dust – 109 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 140 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 125 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Washable Pre-Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-12 Months
Size: 18.1″H x 13.7″W x 7.4″D
Weight: 9 lbs
Noise Level: 49 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
General Electric AFHC21AM Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 211 / 450
- Pollen – 239 / 450
- Dust – 229 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 329 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 330 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Washable Pre-Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-12 Months
Size: 21.9″H x 16.4″W x 9.25″D
Weight: 15 lbs
Noise Level: 55 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
General Electric AFHC32AM Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 322 / 450
- Pollen – 326 / 450
- Dust – 334 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 68 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 500 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 390 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Washable Pre-Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-12 Months
Size: 27″H x 20.9″W x 11.4″D
Weight: 27 lbs
Noise Level: 55 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hamilton Beach Air Decor Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 240 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 6 Months
Size: 37″H x 8.75″W x 8.75″D
Weight: NA
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hamilton Beach TrueAir 04492 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 180 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Permanent Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 27.75″H x 13″W x 10″D
Weight: 12.2 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ecoclean 04493 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 190 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3 Months
Size: 30.2″H x 9.5″W x 12.6″D
Weight: 14 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Holmes HAP756-U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 270 / 450
- Pollen – 230 / 450
- Dust – 275 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 62 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 418 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-18 Months
Size: 22.4″H x 10.4″W x 21.4″D
Weight: 23 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Honeywell HFD-110 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 80 / 450
- Pollen – 88 / 450
- Dust – 69 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 124 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : IFD Filter & Permanent Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 29.3″H x 10.5″W x 12″D
Weight: 11.8 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Honeywell HFD-120-Q Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 110 / 450
- Pollen – 132 / 450
- Dust – 100 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 33 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 2 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 200 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : IFD Filter & Washable Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 29.3″H x 10.5″W x 12″D
Weight: 13 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hunter HEPAtech 30526 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 260 / 450
- Pollen – 260 / 450
- Dust – 260 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 255 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter & HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 25″H x 10″W x 17″D
Weight: 21.7 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hunter HEPAtech Tower 30841 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 73 / 450
- Pollen – 73 / 450
- Dust – 73 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : NA
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter & UVC Germicidal Technology
Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months
Size: NA
Weight: 10.7 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hunter HEPAtech Tower 30847 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : NA
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter & UVC Germicidal Technology
Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months
Size: NA
Weight: 13.1 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hunter PermaLife 30547 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 330 / 450
- Pollen – 330 / 450
- Dust – 330 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 73 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 510 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Activated Carbon Pre-Filter & Permanent HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-6 Months
Size: 26″H x 10″W x 16″D
Weight: 27.5 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Hunter QuietFlo 30245 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 145 / 450
- Pollen – 145 / 450
- Dust – 145 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 225 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Activated Carbon Pre-Filter & True HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months
Size: 19.5″H x 8.3″W x 17.5″D
Weight: 15.3 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Kenmore AC-2062 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 150 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Cleanable HEPA-Type & Pre-Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: NA
Weight: NA
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Kenmore PlasmaWave 85150 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 98 / 450
- Pollen – 103 / 450
- Dust – 98 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 150 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 24-45 CFM
Filter Type ? : True HEPA Filter & Activated Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 18.5″H x 13.75″W x “D
Weight: 11.2 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Kenmore PlasmaWave 85300 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 197 / 450
- Pollen – 214 / 450
- Dust – 197 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 300 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 40-90 CFM
Filter Type ? : True HEPA Filter & Activated Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 21.7″H x 16.25″W x “D
Weight: NA
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Kenmore PlasmaWave 85450 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 291 / 450
- Pollen – 343 / 450
- Dust – 298 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – 56 / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – 5 / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 450 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 50-110 CFM
Filter Type ? : True HEPA Filter & Activated Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 25.6″H x 17.3″W x “D
Weight: 19.4 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Oransi v-hepa PRO UV Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 500 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 85-219 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, High Efficiency V-HEPA Filter, Photocatalytic Oxidation Filter, Activated Carbon Filter & Germicidal UV Lamp
Filter Life Est. ? : 5-10 Months
Size: 24″H x 14″W x 8″D
Weight: 14 lbs
Noise Level: 34-49 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Rabbit Air MinusA2 SPA-700A Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 193 / 450
- Pollen – 201 / 450
- Dust – 200 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 700 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 47-187 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, Medium Filter, HEPA Filter, Customized Filter , Charcoal Filter & Negative Ions
Filter Life Est. ? : 12-24 Months
Size: 20″H x 21.4″W x 7″D
Weight: 19.4 lbs
Noise Level: 20.8-45.6 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Rabbit Air MinusA2 SPA-780A Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 193 / 450
- Pollen – 208 / 450
- Dust – 200 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 815 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 58-218 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, Medium Filter, HEPA Filter, Customized Filter , Charcoal Filter & Negative Ions
Filter Life Est. ? : 12-24 Months
Size: 20″H x 21.4″W x 7″D
Weight: 19.4 lbs
Noise Level: 25.6-51.3 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Riccar RAPL Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 182 / 450
- Pollen – 194 / 450
- Dust – 183 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 280 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & PlasmaWave
Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months
Size: 21.9″H x 16.5″W x 9.9″D
Weight: 18.8 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Riccar RAPM Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 142 / 450
- Pollen – 145 / 450
- Dust – 138 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 210 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & PlasmaWave
Filter Life Est. ? : 12 Months
Size: 18.5″H x 13.8″W x 9.1″D
Weight: 13.7 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-P30U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 80 / 450
- Pollen – 130 / 450
- Dust – 92 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 124 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 35-106 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 24 Months
Size: 20.1″H x 14″W x 7.1″D
Weight: 11.3 lbs
Noise Level: 22-44 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-P35CX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 147 / 450
- Pollen – 155 / 450
- Dust – 150 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 228 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 25-88 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 7.9″H x 16.4″W x 23″D
Weight: 13.4 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-P40CX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 163 / 450
- Pollen – 156 / 450
- Dust – 157 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 253 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 18-141 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 22.5″H x 16.4″W x 7.9″D
Weight: 14.8 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-P60CX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 213 / 450
- Pollen – 205 / 450
- Dust – 209 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 330 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 22.5″H x 16.4″W x 9.5″D
Weight: 18.8 lbs
Noise Level: 14-52 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-R30CX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 83 / 450
- Pollen – 94 / 450
- Dust – 96 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 330 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 17-102 CFM
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 17″H x 16.5″W x 6.25″D
Weight: 10.5 lbs
Noise Level: 28-50 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-R45CX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 163 / 450
- Pollen – 156 / 450
- Dust – 157 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 663 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 17-177 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 22.5″H x 16.4″W x 7.8″D
Weight: 14.8 lbs
Noise Level: 28-50 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp FP-R65CX Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 213 / 450
- Pollen – 205 / 450
- Dust – 209 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 795 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 50-560 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter & Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 24.4″H x 16.7″W x 10″D
Weight: 19.8 lbs
Noise Level: 28-50 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp KC-830U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 80 / 450
- Pollen – 130 / 450
- Dust – 92 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 124 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 35-110 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter, Active Carbon Filter & Humidifying Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 24-60 Months
Size: 21.1″H x 14.75″W x 10.5″D
Weight: 13.9 lbs
Noise Level: 25-48 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp KC-850U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 164 / 450
- Pollen – 174 / 450
- Dust – 164 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 254 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 28-194 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter, Active Carbon Filter & Humidifying Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 24-60 Months
Size: 23.1″H x 14.9″W x 10.5″D
Weight: 20.1 lbs
Noise Level: 17-51 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp KC-860U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 220 / 450
- Pollen – 245 / 450
- Dust – 231 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 341 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 42-272 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter, Active Carbon Filter & Humidifying Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 24-60 Months
Size: 24.75″H x 15.75″W x 11.4″D
Weight: 24.9 lbs
Noise Level: 19-54 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp KC-C100U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 164 / 450
- Pollen – 174 / 450
- Dust – 164 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 254 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 28-194 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter, Active Carbon Filter & Humidifying Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 24-60 Months
Size: 23″H x 14.9″W x 10.5″D
Weight: 20.7 lbs
Noise Level: 17-51 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp KC-C150U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 224 / 450
- Pollen – 245 / 450
- Dust – 230 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 347 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : 42-272 CFM
Filter Type ? : Pre Filter, HEPA Filter, Active Carbon Filter & Humidifying Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 24-60 Months
Size: 24.75″H x 15.75″W x 11.4″D
Weight: 25 lbs
Noise Level: 17-55 db
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Sharp KC-C70U Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 115 / 450
- Pollen – 120 / 450
- Dust – 115 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 178 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : NA
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: NA
Weight: NA
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Swizz Style Stadler Form VIKTOR Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : NA
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HPP Filter Sysytem, Pre-Filter & Activated Carbon Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 17.7″H x 7.7″W x 9.7″D
Weight: 10.8 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Whirlpool Whispure 250 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 150 / 450
- Pollen – 170 / 450
- Dust – 160 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 250 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Charcoal Pre-Filter & HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-12 Months
Size: 19″H x 14″W x 10″D
Weight: 17 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Whirlpool Whispure 510 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 330 / 450
- Pollen – 288 / 450
- Dust – 330 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 500 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Charcoal Pre-Filter & HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : 3-12 Months
Size: 24.1″H x 20.5″W x 10″D
Weight: 26 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Whirlpool Whispure APR45230L Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – NA / 450
- Pollen – NA / 450
- Dust – NA / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 495 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Charcoal Pre-Filter & HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: NA
Weight: NA
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Winix PlasmaWave 9000 Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 183 / 450
- Pollen – 194 / 450
- Dust – 182 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 284 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter, Nano-Silver Mesh, Carbon Filter & PlasmaWave Technology
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 21.9″H x 8.9″W x 16.5″D
Weight: 18.8 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Winix PlasmaWave 9000S Ratings Technical Specifications
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?
- Smoke – 138 / 450
- Pollen – 145 / 450
- Dust – 142 / 450
Consumer Reports ?
- Score – NA / 100
- Dust/Pollen/Smoke(High Setting) – NA / 5
- Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 213 Sq. Ft
Circulation ? : NA
Filter Type ? : HEPA Filter
Filter Life Est. ? : NA
Size: 18.5″H x 13.8″W x 8.1″D
Weight: 13.7 lbs
Noise Level: NA
Energy Star? ? : Yes
Air Purifier Noise Chart – Decibel Ratings of Common Sounds
Source
Decibel Rating (dB)
Falling leaves
Soft music
Mosquito buzz
Normal voices
Traffic sounds
Vacuum cleaner
Rock concert
Pain threshold (jet take off)
Perforation of ear drum (gun shot)
160 and higher