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Air Purifier Brand Comparison

Best Brands

Brands	Good For	Details	Warranty	Cost
Overall Brand Rating:	Allergies Asthma Microbes Why?Alen air purifiers are the best air purifiers for allergies and asthma because they focus on removing particulates like dust, mold, dander and pollen. Using HEPA style technology helps eliminate particles up to 99%. Studies have shown that HEPA is the best material for removing fine particulates. Alen offers the industries only Antimicrobial filter option that actually neutralizes mold and microbes on the air filter.	Easy filter change Multiple styles & filters to choose from Energy Star Certified Covers up to 1,100 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details Alen offers the industry's first—and only—Lifetime Limited Warranty. Alen will replace your air purifier provided the product is determined to be defective as a result of faulty material or workmanship while in normal use.	Unit: $169.00-$599.00 Filter Replacements: $50.00-$70.00 Shop Alen
Overall Brand Rating:	Odor Smoke Gases Chemicals Why?Airpura excels in odor molecule adsorption by employing large quantities of carbon in their air purifiers. Activated carbon adsorbs up to 60% of its own weight in gases, chemicals and odor particles. Airpura uses a pressure sealed filter chamber allowing zero particles or gases to escape the filters for high particulate removal.	Removes heavy chemical odors Removes tobacco smoke Heavy dutyindustrial strength Covers up to 2000 sq ft	DetailsWarranty Details Airpura air purifiers come with a 10 year manufacturer's labor warranty and 5 year parts and labor warranty.	Unit: $609.98-$849.98 Filter Replacements: $10.00-$249.98 Shop Airpura
Overall Brand Rating:	MCS Odor Chemicals Why?Austin Air purifiers are effective against MCS, odors and chemicals because they employ Activated Carbon to remove sub-micron particles, noxious gases and chemicals from the air without creating by-products such as ozone. In every Austin Air cleaner, you'll find HEPA material, the only trusted filter technology used in hospitals and operating rooms.	Relief for those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Multiple colors and models available Filters last up to 5 years Covers up to 1,500 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details 5-Year Mechanical Warranty Your Austin Air cleaner is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5-years from the date of purchase; provided your Austin air purifier was operated under normal residential use and that you have completed and returned your warranty registration to Austin Air Systems. 5-Year Pro-rated Filter Warranty Austin Air offers a 5-year pro-rated filter warranty. This warranty provides you with the opportunity to purchase a discounted filter, if it does not last you the entire 5 years. The discount breakdown is as follows: If your filter has lasted for: -Up to 2 years of use: 40% off the retail price, plus shipping - 2 to 3 years of use: 30% off the retail price, plus shipping -3 to 4 years of use: 20% off the retail price, plus shipping -4 to 5 years of use: 10% off the retail price, plus shipping To receive these discounts, you will have to contact Austin Air directly and express your situation. Upon approval of your request for a discounted filter, you will purchase directly from them and receive your replacement promptly.	Unit: $395.00-$765.00 Filter Replacements: $21.99-$439.99 Shop Austin Air
Overall Brand Rating:	Allergies Asthma Why?Blueair air purifiers are recommended only for allergy and asthma sufferers. Using patented HEPASilent™ technology, it quietly captures up to 99% of particles including allergy-provoking pollen grains, dust mites, mold spores and pet dander particles.	Almost silent operation Easy filter change Energy Star Certified Covers up to 698 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details Blueair warrants that your Blueair air purifier will be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. To extend the Limited Warranty from one year to five (5) years, simply complete and return the product warranty registration to Blueair.	Unit: $329.00-$919.00 Filter Replacments: $49.95-$149.95 Shop Blueair

Good Brands

Brands	Good For	Details	Warranty	Cost
Overall Brand Rating:	Allergies Asthma Microbes Why?Airfree's exclusive technology works by eliminating microorganisms and allergens. In similar fashion as boiling water, Airfree continually draws in air from the room, heating it to over 200 ºC and instantly sterilizing it. The purified air is then cooled inside the device before being returned to the room.	Completely silent Low maintenance Small and portable Up to 650 sq ft coverage depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details Airfree air purifiers come with a 2 year parts and labor warranty.	Unit: $219.00-$299.00 Filter Replacements: None Shop AirFree
Overall Brand Rating:	Allergies Asthma Why?AirTamer air purifiers are ideal for those suffering from allergies or allergy-induced asthma. These air purifiers can use certified AirTamer air filters or any other brand of 16'' x 20'' HEPA air filters, including furnace filters. Air purifiers they employ HEPA filtration are using the best method of eliminating airborne allergens like pollen, dust, mold and pet dander.	Energy Star Certified Unique aroma system Quiet operation Covers up to 403 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details FilterStream Company warrants that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.	Unit: $249.99-$329.99 Filter Replacements: $29.99-$79.99 Shop AirTamer
Overall Brand Rating:	Odor Smoke Gases Chemicals Why?AllerAir excels in odor molecule adsorption by employing large quantities of carbon in their air purifiers. Activated carbon adsorbs gases, chemicals and odors and AllerAir even goes an extra step further in offering special carbon blends to remove specific chemicals/gases from ammonia to smoke.	Industrial strength,all-metal housing Available in a variety of colors Easy mobility with included wheels and casters Covers up to 1,100 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details AllerAir purifiers in the 4000, 5000 and 6000 Numerical Series are covered by a 10-year warranty on labor as well as a 5-year warranty on parts (motor, cord, switch, wheels, etc). The AirMedic Series is protected by a 5-year limited warranty, while AirTubes are covered for one year, parts and labor.	Unit: $599.00-$1,429.00 Filter Replacements: $49.98-$239.98 Shop AllerAir
Overall Brand Rating:	Allergies Asthma Why?Honeywell air purifiers use HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration to remove 99% of all particles down to 0.3 microns in size, providing the ultimate protection from dust mite allergens, mold spores, pollen, animal hair and dander.	Cheap filter replacements Cover up to 300 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details This 5 year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement of product found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty.	Unit: $109.00-$230.00 Filter Replacements: $25.00-$40.00 Shop Honeywell
Overall Brand Rating:	Allergies Asthma Why?Whirlpool makes mechanical air purifiers that force air through a special HEPA mesh-like material, trapping particles including allergens like pollen, pet dander and dust mites. Whirlpool air purifiers are sufficient for those suffering with allergies or allergic asthma.	Energy star certified Covers up to 510 sq ft depending on model	DetailsWarranty Details ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, if the air purifier fails when operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Master Brands HK Limited will repair or, at our option, replace your air purifier. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON AIR PURIFIER MOTOR For five years from the date of purchase, if the air purifier motor fails when operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Master Brands HK Limited will repair or, at our option, replace your air purifier.	Unit: $199.00-$599.00 Filter Replacements: $45.00-$99.00 Shop Whirlpool

Worst Brands

Brands	Good For	Details	Warranty	Cost
Overall Brand Rating: N/A	Not Recommended Why?Brookstone makes electrostatic precipitators which attract and captures particles by producing an opposite charge into the air. They do a poor job at circulating air and require frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency.	Does a poor job at circulating air Requires frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency	DetailsWarranty Details Brookstone/OSIM-branded products are backed by a one-year limited warranty. There are alternative service plans: Service Plan - 2 Year $39.99 Service Plan - 3 Year $49.99	Unit: $299.99 Filter Replacements: None
Overall Brand Rating: N/A	Not Recommended Why?EdenPure is an ozone generator. This product is not safe, nor effective at removing pollutants. By design, they produce ozone, a lung irritant that can cause adverse health effects.	Does not remove particles in the air Ozone worsens air quality and can cause damage to lungs when inhaled	DetailsWarranty Details EdenPure air purifiers only carry a one year warranty on parts and labor.	Unit: $227.00-$297.00 Filter Replacements: $10.00-$20.00
Ionic Breeze Overall Brand Rating: N/A	Not Recommended Why?Ionic Breeze makes electrostatic precipitators which attract and captures particles by producing an opposite charge into the air. They do a poor job at circulating air and require frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency.	Does a poor job at circulating air Requires frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency	DetailsWarranty Details The Sharper Image will repair any defects in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, The Sharper Image will either replace this product with one of similar features and price, or refund the full purchase price of the product, whichever you prefer.	Unit: $329.99-279.99 Filter Replacements: None
Overall Brand Rating:	Not Recommended Why?Oreck makes electrostatic precipitators which attract and captures particles by producing an opposite charge into the air. They do a poor job at circulating air and require frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency.	Does a poor job at circulating air Requires frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency	DetailsWarranty Details Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original purchaser, any part that is found to be defective in material or workmanship within a limited time period based on the date of purchase and its specific product model number. NOTE: If the unit is used commercially, a one year overall warranty applies.	Unit: $169.95-$250.00 Filter Replacements: None
Overall Brand Rating: N/A	Not Recommended Why?Therapure makes electrostatic precipitators which attract and captures particles by producing an opposite charge into the air. They do a poor job at circulating air and require frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency.	Does a poor job at circulating air Requires frequent cleaning of the plates to maintain efficiency	DetailsWarranty Details Should Therapure products have a defect covered by the 1 Year Limited Warranty, the company will either replace or repair the product, at its sole discretion, without charge to you. A shipping and processing charge fee may apply.	Unit: $89.95-$199.99 Filter Replacements: $19.95-$34.95

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