Oransi V-HEPA Finn Air Purifier
This is a pretty expensive air purifier, but that’s about the only “negative” thing I can say about it. It’s really quiet, you get 2 filters in the box with the machine, and the v-HEPA lasts 2 years before you have to replace it. It’s really small, which is nice if you want to shove it in the corner somewhere or hide it behind the lamp on your nightstand.
You don’t always get a fantastic warranty on these types of devices, and I think here’s why you pay extra for the Oransi. It’s got a 10 year warranty. I usually trust that a manufacturer issuing a warranty builds the product to last about that long (it makes sense from a service perspective since it saves on warranty claims). The company claims that you will save about $200 on filters since these ones last so long. I sure hope that’s true. Is it worth the money? I think so.
Blueair 503 HepaSilent Air Purification System
The Blueair is amazing. You pay a lot of money for it (it’s one of the most expensive units I’ve ever seen). However, it works like no other. It does look a bit clunky (in an IBM/Lenovo-utilitarian design sort of way), and the castor wheels make it look like it belongs in an office, but boy does it clean the air.
It’s very quiet except for when you have it set to the highest fan speed. It does amazingly well in an average bedroom (400 sq ft), but the manufacturer claims 5 air changes per hour for room sizes up to 580 sq ft. CADR rating of 375 for smoke, dust, and pollen. I’m told that the max room size you can put an air purifier in – and still have it work properly – is 1.5 x the CADR rating. So, that would technically be a room under 563 sq ft. It’s not far off from the manufacturer’s specs, but its numbers are probably a bit optimistic. There’s a 5-year warranty and the unit is made of steel. This thing is a beast, but it works well. Get it.
Whirlpool AP45030K Whispure Air Purifier
This air purifier should adequately clean a 472 sq ft room. The manufacturer states that it will do well in a 490 sq ft room, but I think those numbers are optimistic (you’re supposed to multiply the CEDR by 1.5, so 1.5 x 315). Other than that, I’d say it’s a solid air purifier.
It’s highly rated by consumer reports and I trust them. As for the HEPA filter, you’re supposed to replace it every 12 months and the pre-filter needs to be changed every 6 months. The price is reasonable, so if you have allergies or just want to improve the quality of your life, I’d recommend the Whispure.
Rabbit Air MinusA2 SPA-780A Air Purifier
So, this air purifier mounts on the wall, which is different from a lot of the air purifiers I’ve had and seen in the past. I’m used to the ones that are set on a counter or the floor. This is a real space-saver. The manufacturer claims that it covers a room up to 815 sq ft, but that’s probably optimistic. Even at the highest setting, you have to take the CADR number and multiply it by 1.5. If you’re really conservative, divide the manufacturer’s output by 2 and you’ll have a more realistic idea of where you should put this device. That said, this thing is super-quiet and it comes with a 5-year warranty. It also has a 6-stage cleaning system which I’ve never seen on an air purifier before. That puts it ahead of a lot of other manufacturers. Definitely worth the $500+ sticker price.
Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier HEPA AP51030K
If you’ve got asthma, or other breathing problems, get this air purifier. It’s got a real HEPA filter. There is one caveat – the machine does make some noise (which is to be expected). If you’re OK with the machine sounding like background white noise, then it might actually help you sleep (a little white noise sometimes helps me when I need to relax).
This model is a little fancier than Whirlpool’s 450 model. It has some extra features like sleep mode, True HEPA 0.3 micron filtration and an extra fan setting. It also has a CEDR of 315 (clean air delivery rate) so it should be good for a room under 500 sq ft. Any bigger than that, and I would consider buying another unit. All in all, this is an excellent machine for the money, and it doesn’t hurt that it was recommended by Consumer Reports (it was rated best air purifier for home use in 2010).
Winix WAC9500 Ultimate Pet Air Purifier
Unlike a lot of air filters, this one has a removable and washable odor control carbon filter. It also has a HEPA filter, but the odor filter is a nice touch and actually freshens the air. Great if you’re a smoker (or live with one). The Winix Air Purifier Ultimate Pet True HEPA Air Cleaner also has a prefilter that catches all the dog hair (or cat hair, if you’re a cat owner). The coolest feature? It auto-adjusts based on the air quality. Given that electricity isn’t getting any cheaper, that’s a great feature. It’s also good if, like me, you like to keep air filters running throughout the day and not just at night when you’re sleeping.
The company also claims that the Winix Ultimate Pet air purifiers use something called PlasmaWave technology. It’s supposed to actually break up odor, allergens, and chemical vapors without producing ozone. I don’t know if this is legit or marketing lingo (you know how marketing departments love to hype things), but it seems to clean the air better than just about any other air purifier on the market. It’s not cheap, but then again quality rarely is. So, while it’s not in everyone’s price range, you should get this one if you can afford it.
Fellowes Quiet Air Purifier
One of the things I like about this air purifier is that it neutralizes viruses and germs in the air. It has a 4-stage air purification system. The HEPA filter pretty much makes short work of most indoor air pollution too. OK, those are the “hard facts.” Yes, it does what it says on the box. Now for the stuff the manufacturer doesn’t tell you. The manufacturer says it’s quiet, but wow. Unless you’re right up next to it, you’re never going to hear this thing. It’s good for a small or medium-sized bedroom.
Even with its red and green animated display, the buttons and the display itself are actually pretty intuitive, which is nice if you don’t want to have to run to the instruction book every time you need to turn it on. Changing the filter is pretty simple, and the filters themselves aren’t too expensive (which is always a plus). The Fellowes Quiet Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter AP-300PH just works.
Blueair 203W HepaSilent Air-Purification System
Plus: it cleans the air like it says on the box.
Con: it’s a bit noisy on the “medium” or “high” setting.
With that said, I think this is a good air purifier overall. The first time you use it, you’re going to get the typical HEPA filter “smell” in the room. That goes away though. Wait a day, then take a deep breath. It’s a world of difference. If you’re a heavy sleeper, or have insomnia, the noise that the unit makes might be helpful – it’ll be sort of like white noise.
The filters are pretty cheap for this thing, and unlike some air purifiers, this one doesn’t produce drafts. It’s made of steel, which is good if you’re worried about off-gassing from plastic parts or if you just don’t like the cheapness common with plastic consumer-grade appliances. It’s a bit pricey, but worth every penny if you suffer from allergies.
AirFree P-1000 Air Sterilizer and Purifier
This unit is quiet – as in you won’t hear it. That’s because it’s a true ionic unit. No fans. It uses heated air to kill mold, bacteria, and viruses. The unit heats air to 400 degrees to do its job, but amazingly, it’s not going to blast you out of the room. Integrated is the Exclusive TSS Reserved ozone free Technology that destroys indoor ozone also has an Exclusive Adjustable Anti Stress Blue Light!
Somehow, the boys in the back room figured out how to make this device work without heating up the surrounding air. Plus, there are no filters to buy and nothing to change. You just plug it in and leave it be. The stylish design makes this one of the best air purifier on the market today. It helps a lot with pet allergies, hayfever inside the house and other sorts of non-clean air problems. This is the perfect gift for a person with sensitive lungs and throat.
Winix WAC5500 True HEPA Air Cleaner
It’s not the most expensive unit you could buy, but it does work. The company says it’s suitable for a large bedroom or a family room. I think that’s pretty accurate. The unit is kind of loud on the highest fan setting, but very quiet on the lower two settings. Keep that in mind when buying. If you let it run during the day, it’s probably not a big deal to keep it on high. At night, you could turn it down a bit (the air shouldn’t get that dirty).
It removes odors too, which not all purifiers do well. Oh, it has an auto-mode that will also sense how polluted the air is and then adjust the fan to the right setting for you. There are 3 carbon filters that come with the unit, and there’s one loaded in there when you open the box. There’s also another washable filter. That one can be washed 6 times (every 6 months) before it has to be replaced. The carbon filters only last 3 months and can’t be washed. However, the unit is pretty reasonably priced, and an excellent value if you suffer from allergies.
Breathing is an essential human function. Without clean air, we would soon die. However, the air inside your home is often much more polluted than the air outside. Dust mites, allergens, pet dander and harmful gases often accumulate within poorly ventilated living spaces. An air purifier or an air cleaner is well worth the investment, especially given the health benefits that they give to your family. Air purifiers and air cleaners are also available at a variety of price points, so the chances are good that you will find a product that will give you the features you want at a price you can afford.
Electrolux Oxygen Ultra Air Cleaner, EL500AZ
The Electrolux Oxygen Ultra Air Cleaner, EL500AZ cleans up to 99.97 percent of airborne contaminants and allergens within any 400 square foot space. The sleek, attractive design of the Electrolux Oxygen Ultra Air Cleaner, EL500AZ blends in with nearly any home or office décor. The whisper quiet five speed fan allows you and your family to enjoy spending time together at home, or allows you to concentrate on your work without distraction at the office. The three-stage filtration process includes carbon, true HEPA and trademarked PlasmaWave filters.
The carbon filter reduces odors that can make a room smell less than fresh. The true HEPA filter captures up to 99.97 percent of dust, pet dander and pollen that often contaminates indoor air. The unique PlasmaWave filter generates positively charged and negatively charged ions that bind with airborne water vapor to neutralize bacteria, noxious vapors and gasses present in the air.
T300 Air Purifier with Multi-Stage Filtration
If you want the health benefits of an air cleaning system but you’re short on space, the T300 Air Purifier w/ Multi-Stage Filtration system provides an ideal solution. The compact tower design means that it fits in a corner of your home. Yet it covers an area of up to 500 square feet, cleaning the air of up to 94 percent of contaminants and allergens. The three layers of filter technology include a HEPA-like filter and an activated carbon filter to eliminate odors and harmful substances. The T300 Air Purifier w/ Multi-Stage Filtration system also contains an ionizer to charge airborne particles, clumping them together to make it more likely that they will be trapped by the air purifier. Optional filters work to eliminate heavy odor and smoke from the air. Four speed fan ranges from whisper quiet to no more noisy than a box fan on a medium setting.
MicroLux ML4000D Series Home HEPA Ionic Ozone Generating Air Purifier
The MicroLux ML4000D Series Home HEPA Ionic Ozone Generating Air Purifier has a rich furniture-look cherry wood finish that makes it look great while it works hard to clean the air in your home. The whisper quiet fan is camouflages the effectiveness of the true HEPA filter that eliminates dust, pollen and contaminants from the air. A TiO2 Photo Catalytic Filter removes harmful spores and bacteria before you and your family have a chance to breathe them into your bodies. A dual Point Negative Ion Filtration filter removes smoke, pollutants and bacteria from the air you breathe. The Dual UV Germicidal Purifiers destroys bacteria and viruses that carry diseases such as influenza or the common cold. An Ozone Plate reacts with organic compounds to break them down, thereby eliminating odors. This powerful unit cleans up to 3,000 square feet of air, and the attractive wood-finish cabinet means that you can place the MicroLux ML4000D Series Home HEPA Ionic Ozone Generating Air Purifier anywhere in your home.
Austin Air Jr. HealthMate Air Purifier HM200
The Austin Air Jr. HealthMate Air Purifier HM200 purifies the air in an area up to 700 square feet with an efficient 360-degree air intake system. The four stage filtration system includes a true medical grade HEPA filter, and a carbon/zeolite blend filter to remove allergens, noxious vapors and other harmful substances from the air. The Austin Air Jr. HealthMate Air Purifier HM200 is certified to remove up to 99.97 of airborne particles at least 0.3 microns and 95 percent of airborne particles at least 0.1 microns. The stylish, compact design of the Austin Air Jr. HealthMate Air Purifier HM200 allows you to place it unobtrusively in a corner of a room, where it works quietly to clean the air. Similar is the Austin Air HM-250 model.
Oreck AirInstinct HEPA Large Room Air Purifier
The Oreck AirInstinct HEPA Large Room Air Purifier Air108 features a filtration system matched with an ultra modern design that looks different from any air filter you have seen before. Set the Oreck AirInstinct HEPA Large Room Air Purifier on automatic mode, and it monitors the surroundings to adjust the speed of its mechanism accordingly. The Oreck AirInstinct HEPA Large Room Air Purifier cleans the air in rooms up to 248 square feet and captures up to 99.97 percent of dust, smoke, allergens and other harmful substances up to 0.3 microns.