Top 10 Air Purifiers

The Energy Star A350 by Alen packs a lot of features and great performance at an affordable price, making it an exceptional value. Removing 98% of particles, this wall mountable model retails at half the price of comparable models. Recommended for rooms up to 800 sq ft, the A350 is an excellent unit for allergy and asthma sufferers because it removes airborne particulate such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites and mold spores. The A350 features an ozone free ionizer that has the option of being turned on or off. The ionizer minimizes pollutants and produces negative ions which have been shown in university testing to produce a feeling of well being. Alen Corporation offers a lifetime warranty on all of their air purifiers and their HEPA replacement filters are the most affordable.

The HealthPro Plus from IQAir is our top performer. Performing at 99% particle removal in rooms up to 900 sq ft, the HealthPro Plus is a unit you can't go wrong with in terms of overall performance. Designed with Swedish engineering, this unit packs a strong punch against pollen, dust mites, mold spores and pet dander as well as odor control and gaseous irritants. IQAir is an education partner of the America Lung Association and the HealthPro series has been promoted on “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” television series. With a retail price of $899, this model may be on the expensive end of your budget. If cost is not an issue, the HealthPro Plus is a top choice.

Slim, sleek and fits perfectly in corners, the Alen T300 is an excellent unit for tight spaces. Recommended for rooms up to 300 sq ft, the T300 removes 93% of particles. If you like the styling of the popular Sharper Image Ionic Breeze units, you'll love the T300. The T300 uses HEPA filters instead of electrostatic plates which have been shown to produce ozone and have a lower performance rate. The T300 offers ozone free on/off ionizer that produces negative ions which have been shown to produce a feeling of well being. The Alen T300 also utilizes a UV lamp for bacteria removal, comes with a lifetime warranty and has affordable replacement filters. If you're looking for a quiet, yet effective unit for bedrooms or offices, you can't go wrong with the Alen T300.

The Paralda by Alen offers a modern take on air purification. Named after the elemental king of air, the Paralda is the only air purifier that meets both Energy Star and lead free standards in addition to being ozone safe. The patent pending design of the Paralda allows it to pull in air from the back and circulate out the two sides, rather than out the front like some other air purifiers. With a HEPA filter efficiency of 99% in rooms up to 400 sq ft, the Paralda comes with an ultraviolet light that kills airborne mold, viruses and bacteria. The Paralda has a bamboo green outer shell that is covered by a translucent cover; making it contemporary in design and function. Hands down – the Paralda offers the easiest filter replacement; simply lift the cover and pull out the filter – no screws to remove or tools needed. In addition, the Paralda is supported by Alen's lifetime warranty program for air purifiers.

Excellent unit for those who have chemical sensitivity. The HealthMate Plus offers a superior gas filtration system to remove a wide range of chemical vapors (sub-micron particles, chemicals and noxious gases) in rooms up to 1500 sq ft. Army tested – this unit removes common household cleaning vapors in addition to pollen, dust mites, pet dander and mold spores. American made, Austin Air HealthMate comes in a selection of colors to help blend the unit into your décor. The HealthMate Plus uses a cylinder shaped HEPA filter, carbon for odor removal and offers control of chemical gases such as formaldehyde and ammonia. It also features an all-steel housing (with powder-coated paint that does not off gas); the HealthMate is a durable air purifier you'll enjoy for years to come.

Similar to the HealthPro Plus, the HealthPro offers 99% performance in particle removal in rooms up to 900 sq ft, but is not designed for odor control. The HealthPro is recommended for allergy suffers, providing exceptional filtration of pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold spores. The HealthPro can be upgraded to the HealthPro Plus with an additional purchase of the V-5 Cell gas and odor filter. As an education partner of the America Lung Association, the HealthPro Plus offers Swedish engineering and a 5 year warranty. Retailing for $749, the HealthPro may be an expensive unit for general indoor air pollution control. If you're looking for the “best of the best”, IQAir is your choice but is prepared to pay a premium.

Want to remove chemicals, gases and odors, as well as allergy control? Look no further — the A375UV is specifically designed for multi-gas removal (VOCs, highway pollutants, wildfire ash and chemical vapors). With a 98% particle removal in rooms up to 800 sq ft, the A375UV effectively removes smoke, pollen, animal dander, dust mites, mold spores, bacteria, and viruses. Unlike the A350, the A375UV features activated carbon for added odor removal and employs UV-PCO (UV Photo Catalytic Oxidation) technology that reduces levels of VOCs by altering VOCs into harmless elements. The A375UV also offers a UV lamp for bacteria removal; an excellent non-chemical approach to disinfection. In addition, the unit utilizes ozone free ionizers for added pollutant removal. Retailing for $599, the A375UV offers the same performance as other big name brands, but at half the price. The wall-mountable space saving design of the A375UV along with a dust/odor sensor and a remote control are bonus features of this unit. In addition, the A375UV is supported by Alen's lifetime warranty program.

The Swedish engineered BlueAir 603 is perfect for a bedroom or office with its whisper quiet operation. Energy Star certified, the 603 offers one of the highest clean air delivery (CADR) ratings. Removing 98% of indoor pollution in rooms up to 640 sq ft, the 603 is an excellent unit for allergy/asthma suffers, reducing pollen, pet dander, mold spores and dust mites. BlueAir's SmokeStop filters are made with 5.3 lbs of activated carbon for enhanced smoke, gas, chemical and odor removal. The 603 achieves peak performance without bothersome drafts by drawing in dirty air from the sides, front, back and bottom, moving it through a less dense filter media. Comes with an industry high 10 year warranty.

The HealthPro Compact features the same advanced filter technologies and particle removal as the HealthPro and HealthPro Plus, but in a smaller housing — making it more convenient for small apartments and offices. The Compact is not upgradeable to HealthPro Plus to include V-5 Cell gas and odor filter due to its housing. The HealthPro Compact is an excellent choice for allergy sufferers and other health-conscious individuals that need high-efficiency particle removal in a smaller footprint. The HealthPro Compact removes 99% of allergy airborne particulate such as pollen, mold spores, dust mites, and pet dander.

The AllerAir 6000 Exec is a go-getter in air purification. Removing airborne pollutants with its medical grade HEPA filter, the 6000 Exec is an excellent all around air purifier for your home or office. Using 22 lbs of activated MAC-B carbon and a HEPA filter, the 6000 Exec removes airborne particles, chemicals, fumes and odors. Designed to work in rooms up to 1800 sq ft, this air purifier offers serious particle removal where chemical and odor control is a concern. Coming in your choice of black, sandstone or white, the AllerAir 6000 Exec offers remarkable filtration of airborne allergens.