Best Air Purifier 2024 Updated! Allergies, Dust, Pets

[@AirPurificationEducation]

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[@grimetone]

Buying the right purifier is way more complicated than it should be.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

It is not too complicated if you tell me what you want it to filter out of your air (ie. Allergies? Asthma? or Smoke?, etc. ) And if you provide the cubic footage of your room - then I can generally tell you some good solutions for your needs. 👍

[@grimetone]

@@AirPurificationEducation Live in EU (Sweden). I'm preferably buying from my region and not US stores. I clean frequently but live in a coastal city and things get dirty quickly here and air isn't great in my area. Room: Bedroom, 30m squared, 3.5m roof height. Also serves as my office, spend most of my day in this room. Purpose: To improve mild allergies from pollen, dust and city pollution. If possible I'd like the room to smell better if that doesn't add too much cost. Price range: Ideally don't want to spend more than $400 and preferably want a model that doesn't robs you for a filter replacement. Would also be nice if the machine also didn't look like a spaceship and isn't too loud. Electricity cost is not really a concern.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@grimetone 1) “Purpose: To improve mild allergies from pollen, dust and city pollution. If possible I'd like the room to smell better if that doesn't add too much cost.” A: you would need a good amount of carbon in the unit to help with odors and a good carbon solution would cost more money. 2) preferably want a model that doesn't robs you for a filter replacement. A: the best air purifiers will have you replace the filters - air purifiers that enable you to wash the filters (HEPA) are typically ones that I would stay away from. Sure, on some units - you can just clean the prefilter screen without replacing it but if they only have that screen as a prefilter - then the HEPA will get clogged more quickly. So, I’d say paying for replacement filters is going to be common if you want a decent unit. 3) Based on your variables - currently, I think the Coway 300 would be best for you and the Blueair 211i Max would be 2nd best. They are both under $400 in the US and hopefully are available where you are. Good Luck!👍

[@grimetone]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you for the info! We found a good deal on a Coway 250s and wife thinks it'll do just fine since Coway 300s is near double in price. You reckon the 250s will get the job done?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@grimetone Interesting, the 250S in the US is $337 and the Coway 300S is $409. The 300S provides 26% more air exchanges and is a better fit for your space. Plus, it will have about 1/2 the carbon for odors so it will not do as well of a job on that issue, for sure. But if it is double the price I think the 250S is an "OK" option. Of note: I'd go with the less expensive units without the "S" as the Smart units are not worth the extra money in my opinion. The air quality monitors on air purifiers are not super accurate. Please let me know how you like whatever solution you choose - I appreciate "real world" feedback and it helps me consult better with customers - Good Luck! 👍

[@iam09jang]

This is hands down the best KZbin video on air purifiers, offering real-world experience rather than just textbook knowledge.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your comment, Sir.👍 You sound like a very Wise, Intelligent man. I wish all the people who commented on my videos had your keen insight, LOL! 😆

[@armstrongmomo7]

Hi, I need a recommendation for a purifier for a tractor trailer 20 ft long 9 ft high. For dust allergy and mold.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

OK Cool - can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room(s) and the ceiling height(s) you wish to put a solution(s) in? (cubic footage). 20 x 9 x ? ***Of Note: Air filtration solutions work best in rooms/spaces with closed doors so they can attempt to achieve hourly air exchanges… preferably about 4+ ACH. But there are also some other variables involved, as well. 2) Are you chemically sensitive? 3) Are you super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment besides chemicals? For ex. you have strong dust allergies and you sneeze and cough constantly… or you are taking medicine for asthma… or you get chest pains from pet dander in your environment, etc. 4) What country do you live in? 5) Are there any other additional variables/issues with you/others or your environment that may be relevant to selecting an air filtration solution? Thanks!

[@natalieseitz224]

Amazon wont allow me to puchase the Airpura R414 as "This product does not meet California air cleaner regulation requirements, and cannot be shipped to California" Can you let us know why?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yeah, Airpura said they were having problems with Amazon and their listings for CA. for some reason... for several months, now. In November, they told me, "Not an issue at all! We ship to California! We've been trying to get amazon to remove that note." 1) BTW, the V414 is better for wildfire smoke as it has additives in the carbon which will help take out more chemicals than the R414: www.airpura.com/products/v414-vocs-and-chemicals-good-for-wildfires-air-purifier?_pos=1&_sid=097dcbc31&_ss=r I ordered the V414 last week and it should be arriving at my home very soon. 2) Coupon Code: DZAIR10 gives you 10% off on the Airpura Website. 3) If you want the R414 instead - it can be found here: www.airpura.com/products/r414-the-everyday-air-purifier?_pos=1&_sid=36e43c672&_ss=r Thank you!👍

[@natalieseitz224]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you! Before I purchase the Airpura, do you have any intel on the Molekule (particularly the mini) for the bedroom? It looks very nice, the company and website seem legitimate so I was deciding whether to buy that one. Any info at all will help me!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@natalieseitz224 Yes, I have not used this unit but based on what I see online - I would currently say this: 1) I was familiar with the Molekule brand several years ago - as they made some very high performance claims on their products that didn’t seem to be true. But they were very good at advertising online - and this drew a lot of attention to their brand. And that initially resulted in a lot of sales. 2) Wired Magazine said it (the larger one) was the worst air purifier they ever tested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH6cdH2QpdaZpqM&pp=ygUUbW9sZWt1bGUgbWluaSByZXZpZXc%3D 3A) Danny at HouseFresh said Molekule had to pay $2.7 Million dollars out in a class action lawsuit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonNfHuQfcSYfrc&ab_channel=HouseFresh 3B) And they were fined $149,000 by the California Air Resources Board. 3C) And they were forced to retract most of their advertising claims. So I do not have any faith in their credibility or character. They appear to be one of many air purifier manufacturers on the market - that misrepresent how well their solutions actually perform. But, it appears Molekule went to extremes with their deceptive marketing tactics. 3D) And they are currently in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. So obtaining future support on the product line could be in question. 3E) And Danny at HouseFresh also said he could NOT recommend this Mini unit to anyone. He literally said, “It is not a good air purifier”, LOL! As it was one of the worst performing air purifiers he ever tested, as well. ************************************************* A little more on the unit: 4) AIRFLOW: Molekule says the Mini+ can cover 250 sq. ft. but it appears they only get 2 air changes in that cubic footage (assuming an 8 ft. ceiling). That is not enough. I always try to get at least 4 air exchanges an hour in a space. So, this unit would only get 4 air exchanges in 125 sq. ft. - which means it is a very weak solution. And this makes sense as there is very little space for the dirty air to enter the unit. It just has a small entry space at the bottom of the unit that goes all the way around it. We won’t be able to get a lot of airflow with that design. 5) GASKETS: The HEPA filter does not have gaskets on the top or bottom of the HEPA filter so there will not be a good seal inside the unit between the HEPA filter and the inside of the unit. And more and more dirty air will eventually escape around the filter - the more it is used and the dirtier the HEPA filter gets. 6) PREFILTER: The unit does not have a prefitler to protect the HEPA filter from clogging with larger pieces of dust so the airflow will decrease substantially over time - the more the unit is used. 7) FILTER REPLACEMENTS: They want folks to replace the filters every 6 months which would come to about $160 per year at the current $79 price. 8) CARBON: This unit has very, very little carbon so it will not be good for odors or VOCs/chemicals. 9) WARRANTY: The Molekule has a 2 year warranty which I think is just OK - Not Great but Terrible, either. 10) CONCLUSION: I would not purchase this solution nor recommend it to anyone. So, I would say any and ALL of the Airpura Air Purifiers are VASTLY superior to these Molekule units - the Minis and the larger ones, as well. Hope that makes sense - thanks!👍

[@natalieseitz224]

@@AirPurificationEducation thank you so much!! Purchased the V414 with the discount code :) I had the Levoit 300 but after your review I knew it wasn't sufficient for LA air now!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@natalieseitz224 Very good! I currently think the Airpura V414 is the BEST all around air purifier for Particles and VOCs/chemicals/odors at less than $600 for 500 sq. ft. spaces and less. I hope you like it! 👍

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

I’d like to remove VOCs and carcinogens from the air. Any advices?? 🙏😎💯

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. Can you please tell me: 1) What specifically type of VOCs do you wish to filter out of your air? cigarette smoke? Car exhaust? Formaldehyde? 2) How large is your space - sq. ft. of room and ceiling height? 3) Do you care at all about filtering particles like dust, etc.? 4) Are you chemically sensitive? 5) Any additional details on your environment/application are helpful. Thanks!

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

@@AirPurificationEducation thank you for the reply!!! I’m in a new build, and, am trying to circumvent the flame retardants, formaldehydes, and finishing chemicals …. …carpets, furniture, wood, etc. are full of them. The room is only 600sqft, and, the office where I’d really take aim at improving air quality is only 200sq ft. Dust removal is not important to me, but welcome if it’s an included feature.

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

@@AirPurificationEducation I’m am very chemically sensitive, and get instant headaches from most scents. …I prefer stainless steel over plastic construction….

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@Basedboomerchadbear Thank you for the details - they do matter! OK, I would say: Just of Note: You can heat up the space and then open the windows/doors to the outside and put a fan in the windows/doors to blow the VOCs outside over and over again - to try to reduce the overall VOCs in your space. Heating up the floor/carpet/furniture will make them offgas faster and then opening up a window and fanning the VOCs outside prevents them from “bouncing” around in your environment. Bouncing around meaning: the chemicals will tend to jump from the carpet to the furniture to the walls type stuff if the VOCs can’t be released from the room/environment. If you can do this and/or how often you can do this will depend on the temperature and air quality outside and how you react to those variables obviously, but… it is something I would try to do - If I could. I had dealt with someone in the past, who had a new piano in a room that didn’t really have any airflow, as they kept the door closed. And they said the offgassing of the piano was super strong even 2 years later… Basically because the VOCs just bounced into the flooring and paint on the walls and curtains and it was mostly all contained within the single room. They really needed to get some airflow in that space. From an air purification solution standpoint: 1) I’d probably go with an Airpura G600DLX with 26 lbs. of carbon: www.airpura.com/products/g600-dlx-odor-free-carbon-for-the-chemically-sensitive-mcs-plus-air-purifier?_pos=5&_sid=ae2e25cf8&_ss=r You get a 10% Discount when you use Coupon Code DZAIR10. 2) I’d possibly also take a look at an Austin Air Bedroom Machine: amzn.to/3vLjv8r Comes with about 15 lbs. of carbon. So, those would be the top 2 units I’d currently consider for you. If you remember - please provide feedback on the solution you go with and what you think of it as I really value real world feedback from customers - Thank you! 👍

[@karyh5907]

Thank you so much for the informative video!!!! I’m planning to purchase an air purifier for pet allergies in the living room. Which ones would you recommend?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

OK Cool... Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room(s) and the ceiling height(s) you wish to put a solution(s) in? (cubic footage). ***Of Note: Air filtration solutions work best in rooms/spaces with closed doors so they can attempt to achieve hourly air exchanges… preferably about 4+ ACH. But there are also some other variables involved, as well. 1B) Room #1: 1C) Room #2 (if applicable) etc.: 2) Specifically, what is the #1 issue you trying to filter out of the air (dust, allergens, odors/chemicals)? Seems like your answer will be "pet allergies". 2B) What is the #2 second most important? - if there is one... 3) Are you chemically sensitive? 4) Are you super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment besides chemicals? For ex. you have strong dust allergies and you sneeze and cough constantly… or you are taking medicine for asthma… or you get chest pains from pet dander in your environment, etc. 5) What country do you live in? 6) Are there any other additional variables/issues with you/others or your environment that may be relevant to selecting an air filtration solution? Thanks!

[@wjmba]

Hello Doug! COWAY AP-1512HH Mighty or Winix 5500-2, since you have both devices, which one would you call the best in terms of quality and efficiency?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thanks for the question! And it is a pretty timely one, as well - as I just checked on their filters about 2 weeks ago - after running them for about 6 months without cleaning the prefilters... I think the Coway Mighty has a better seal between the HEPA filter and the inside of the unit so even though the 5500 filtered better for .3 microns in the RTINGS.com test (with new filters) - over time, the Mighty will filter better when the filters get debris on them. And on the consulting side, I always felt that the Coway customers I dealt with were getting a little better filtration based on the feedback they provided me... which is consistent with the better seal inside the unit. That is what I currently think. What did you say? You want affiliate links for both? OK... here ya go - but ONLY because you asked nicely, LOL! 😆 Coway Mighty: Coway Airmega AP-1512HH: amzn.to/4cLrqmU Winix 5500: amzn.to/3U59tII Feel Free to do ALL your Christmas shopping after ya hit that link... big screen TVs - expensive jewelry, etc.... JK - Happy Holidays!🤣

[@wjmba]

@@AirPurificationEducation thank you for prompt and detailed response!

[@heyempressive]

thank you so much for educating us!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for watching😃 - I appreciate it! 👍

[@OrthodoxChristian27]

What I like about Modern Castle, he does actual real world testing of air purifiers with an external air quality monitor. This is very important to me. Thanks for the videos.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your feedback. The problem with this is that folks on YT doing "testing" are utilizing amateur testing equipment and methodologies so their results are not reliable. These 2 videos will explain: "Can You TRUST Air Purifier Tests On KZbin?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJbIhGmYnsmfack&ab_channel=AirPurificationEducation "Air Purification Tests - This is Who I Trust!": kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnO8k4ZnaJlmr5o&ab_channel=AirPurificationEducation

[@OrthodoxChristian27]

@@AirPurificationEducation you bring up a good point. I just got the air doctor 3500. Sprayed a solvent with a heavy perfume spray right next to it and the air quality did NOT change. Stayed “blue”. It 100% should have. It stinks in the room now. I’m seriously thinking about sending these back. How disappointing!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@OrthodoxChristian27 The air quality testers/monitors can be pretty unreliable, in general, whether you buy them as handheld units... and esp. the less expensive ones on the air purifiers themselves... unfortunately.

[@OrthodoxChristian27]

@@AirPurificationEducation I feel like I’ve been duped. I’m sending these back, I have 30 days. Thanks for your education. 👍 The air quality changed when a bunch of dust was airborne, but seems to do nothing for chemicals/odors, etc. Any idea why that might be?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@OrthodoxChristian27 There can be over 15,000 different chemicals in the air we breathe so no single monitor/tester can read them all and it is harder for monitors to test for chemicals in the air than it is to test for particulates. I was in a hotel lobby last year that had horrible VOCs/chemicals and I had a Temtop and an ATMO air quality testers and they BOTH said the air quality was "Good", LOL! No, it was HORRIBLE... so, I simply do not trust them.

[@Everything_Comes_And_Goes]

I was a little doubtful at first when I started watching the video, but I'm so glad I did (and thanks to KZbin for suggesting it as I was watching video after video and they all left me confused and I didn't trust them!). Thank you so much for your time and effort, I feel like I've learned so much just in one video (and from reading your comments here, which is very kind of you). If I can just ask (hopefully not too dumb a question), should the windows be open when purifying air (I am guessing yes? since it seems running 24/7 is the way to go). I currently have a Meaco Aerete 2 dehumidifier which also has a HEPA filter but I have doubts about its effectiveness for purifying air (although I am very pleased I bought it as it does an amazing job at dehumidifying air and drying laundry).

[@Everything_Comes_And_Goes]

PS you're the first channel I feel like supporting by donating money so if you set it up, maybe others will chip in also for the great job you're doing (it's amazing how we get all this advice for free)

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your comment! 1) “Should the windows be open when purifying air” It depends on a few variables: A) Most folks will say “no” as we typically want to achieve at least 4 air exchanges in our environment, per hour, with the air purification solution. So, if we open the window - we will be bringing an endless amount of new air into our environment and an air purification solution will not be able to achieve any air exchanges. B) That said, if you are in Hawaii or an area where the air quality is super clean outside -then by all means, yes, open the windows and bring in the fresh, clean air… but in that situation - I don’t think we’d be relying on an air purification solution, in the first place. C) I keep my windows closed in GA. 97% of the time and get air exchanges in my room with my air purifier. But, when it is beautiful outside and around 70 degrees and I want some of that air inside… I will open my windows for a few hours and keep my air purifier running (as I run them 247). That said, I sit near the window and I have noticed I definitely sneeze and cough more when I open the windows even on beautiful days. Some particles are entering my space that I usually don’t deal with and my (now, $950) IQAir HealthPro Plus is not able to get air exchanges at that point. 2) “I currently have a Meaco Aerete 2 dehumidifier which also has a HEPA filter but I have doubts about its effectiveness for purifying air (although I am very pleased I bought it as it does an amazing job at dehumidifying air and drying laundry).” I sold dehumidifiers for 15 years. That looks like a decent Chinese made dehumidifier. The quality of “residential quality/Chinese” dehumidifiers has gotten worse over the past 17 or so years…. And I witnessed the decline in the US, for sure. It was sad/pathetic to watch. The HEPA filter on this unit is pretty small and there does not seem to be a good seal between it and the inside of the unit but it IS better than just the super porous prefilters dehumidifiers typically have. It is not a good filtration solution for particles but better than nothing, IMO - based on this video. kzbin.infoTNIMD_LrO3U Thanks!👍

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@Everything_Comes_And_Goes Thank you! I do appreciate that suggestion. 👍

[@margaretmayekar8761]

I just got the IQAir HealthPro to mitigate cigarette smoke from a neighbor coming into my condo. So far so good - literally set it up yesterday so I’ll see how effective it is for that purpose. My question is, when you say you run yours 24/7, you run them them when you are not home? I mostly telework but do go in to office occasionally as well as elsewhere out of my home for a number of hours. I generally do not run any appliances when not at home. I also have a Coway AirMega for my bedroom. Would you run that 24/7 as well?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yes, I run all my air purifiers 247, nonstop. Please let me know how the IQAir does for your cigarette smoke issue - thanks!👍

[@MrTrincent]

More reviews on individual purifiers and air purifier battles (A vs. B) videos might pop your channel off. You have great detail and knowledge. I've been watching and learning trying to find an ideal purchase that's not a scam.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your feedback... more videos are coming - they just take time😆 - thanks again!👍

[@thomas0086]

I watched another KZbin video from a guy who champions clean air kits, he does link to articles that show MERV filters can also capture ultrafine and larger but for some reason are unable to capture mid size particulate matter… I was leaning towards one of the clean air kits, but this space is confusing for the uninitiated like myself.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hey Thomas - thank you for your comment. Yeah, there is a lot of interesting and even deceptive information/content on the Internet these days about air filtration, for sure. 1) There was a test done on a HEPA filter years ago by NASA and then many air purifier manufacturers took the results from that test and claimed since their air purifier has a HEPA filter in it - that it therefore, must perform exactly the same as the HEPA filter in the NASA test. One company was claiming their $27 HEPA filters made in China perform the same as the HEPA filters in the NASA test, LOL! Yeah, I don’t think ALL the HEPA filters on the market are going to perform exactly the same as the HEPA filters used by NASA on the $150 Billion dollar International Space Station, LOL! Yet, so many companies in the industry point to that test like it’s some kind of benchmark for all HEPA filters made all over the world. I think this is ridiculous and I think it is common sense that the results of a single HEPA test ONLY pertain to that HEPA filter that was actually tested. 2) Likewise, I think some of the MERV solution folks are starting to possibly do something similar. They are looking at a test here and there and some data and then extrapolating the results and making some really, really bold claims about MERV 13 solutions like they filter better than good HEPA solutions, etc. Now, I currently think over 99% of the air purifiers that say they are “HEPA” - don’t actually filter at a HEPA level in the real world. Dirty air leaks around the filters, etc. - most have poor seals inside the units. So, can a MERV 13 solution filter particles better than an “OK, run of the mill” HEPA air purifier? I think yes, in some situations, sure - that can be possible… Esp. if the fan is run on high speeds - a MERV 13 solution can take the larger particles out of the air very quickly and efficiently and it can outperform some of the lower level “HEPA” air purifiers on the market (that probably never actually filtered at a HEPA level in the first place) in certain test environments for certain sized particles. I currently think high CFM MERV 13 solutions are very good for some applications like woodworking environments, etc. Having a high airflow is important to try to get the large particles out of the air quickly. In an environment like that - I feel like they are almost like large pre-filters filtering out the larger particles quickly. Will a MERV 13 solution improve the air quality in a space? Yes, most all air purifiers will improve the air quality in a space even if they are not engineered too well… but there are different levels of filtration that some folks require and/or prefer. 3) Are MERV 13 solutions good for filtering Ultrafine particles? I think it depends on what one’s definition of “good” is. Will a MERV 13 solution filter UF particles just as well as a well made HEPA solution? I currently don’t think so. I saw a guy on KZbin (and I think he had the clean air kits guys in his video, too) say the MERV 13 filters did a great job on Ultrafine particles and he showed a graph with various MERV filter results and a HEPA filter result was also present. But if you actually freeze the screen and look at the graph - you can clearly see the HEPA filter is outperforming the MERV 13 solution from .1 microns all the way down past .01 microns by a wide margin. In some of the graph - the HEPA solution is filtering the UF particles over 30-35% better than the MERV 13 solution. So no, the graph he shows that is supposed to strengthen his MERV 13 argument - actually proves the opposite - that the MERV 13 solution is NOT equal at filtering ultrafine particles to the HEPA solution. Not even close. It was actually pretty funny that he said one thing but showed a graph that proved the HEPA filter actually outperformed the MERV 13. I think many people just don’t understand ultrafine particles are from .1 to .003 microns and they were just going along and listening to the guy talk about the narrative without taking a good look at the graph. And they just figured the graph supported the narrative… but, it actually doesn’t. 4) I also talked with a 3rd party testing lab in Europe and they said, “A general question could be also if an H13 efficiency (HEPA) is really needed in recirculating air. We feel that a higher airflow and turnover of the air in the room with an E11 filter installed most the times makes more sense.” 5) So, they are saying a lot of air exchanges with a MERV 16 filter (E11) - which is 95% - is oftentimes a better solution than a HEPA solution with less air exchanges. But there is a big difference between a MERV 13 (80%) filter and a MERV 16 (95%) filter. And the MERV 16 will filter the UF particles much better than a MERV 13. So, I currently think some of the “MERV 13 Enthusiasts” are incorrectly marketing the MERV 13 solutions like they perform as well as a MERV 16 solution. 6) Serious applications involving high level engineers and scientists utilize HEPA solutions. A) NASA uses HEPA filtration - not MERV 13 B) Airplanes use HEPA filtration - not MERV 13 C) Hospitals use HEPA filtration - not MERV 13 D) The Aeris Air purifier company was purchased by iRobot for $72 Million dollars about 3 years ago and the Aeris solutions were made by engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich - 2 of the best engineering schools in the world. And iRobot was started by 3 MIT engineers… so I don’t think iRobot would have purchased a HEPA air purifier company for $72 Million dollars if they knew that a MERV 13 solution was superior. They could have EASILY created some MERV 13 solutions themselves and saved $72 million big ones, right? I think MIT engineers would probably know if a MERV 13 solution was “superior”. I mean, I’m gonna go out on a limb on this one, LOL! E) The CDC recently said, “DIY air filtration units may be effective for temporary use until commercial portable air cleaners with known performance characteristics can be acquired, or used in areas that cannot obtain commercial portable air cleaners. However, the EPA does not recommend the DIY units as a permanent alternative to products of known performance (such as commercially available portable air cleaners).” So, I do think the MERV 13 discussion is interesting and I do think they have some value in certain environments/applications but I currently do not think they filter at an elite level and I’d rather surround myself with good quality HEPA solutions (ie. IQAir, Airpura, Aeris, etc.). I am willing to change my mind if I see compelling data from reputable sources that make it “make sense”. We shall see. Thank you!👍

[@thomas0086]

@@AirPurificationEducation I truly appreciate your wisdom and your time, this is a critical area of peoples lives that often goes under served. Yes, they rely heavily on marketing the solution due to its CADR Versus filtration efficiency. Yes what doesn’t get filtered by the MERV 13 still would not get filtered regardless of passes. I guess I have to see if what the MERV 13 filters is sufficient for my need… I’ll have to look back at that graph again and see if I can find the source, I do think we all focused on the MERV 16 at the top being close to the HEPA in that graph. You are right it would be better to have multiple hepatitis 😂 (I’m not even changing that) HEPA purifiers to increase the over all CADR, rather than a lower efficiency filter all things considered, and of course, dependent on need or circumstance. I’m guessing that a MERV 16 would probably choke the CADR on the clean air kit system and reduce the CADR even lower than what it already is. (I know you state not to focus on this metric, I apologize. I’m about one day new to this information, man doesn’t that metric make it a little easier for the brain, disregarding of course, the infinite number of indoor layouts and ceiling heights 😅) I guess now I see why some guy was recommending a duct fan with a silencer and a circular Merv 16 for the power and multiple fan levels so it can be increased or turned up in case there is a polluting event, versus the single speed of the clean air kit. Yes the clean air kit really caught my attention for its low operating cost. I can’t even remember off the top of my head if the MERV 16 has a charcoal component for smoke removal, but I will look it up as soon as I’m done editing. I think I might just get a Conway 400 to get started, even though one would be underrated for the house I’m in, at least it can start to help out in the heavy traffic / cat area. 🍀 Edit: bestairusa.com/merv-rating-chart/ purefilters.ca/pages/a-guide-to-furnace-filter-merv-ratings-with-merv-comparison-chart Found the video: HEPA filters are a scam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZK0hYyonticm6Msi=7IQkxmuDHOEjSAuF So what’s confusing me is if you can only afford one system, they are essentially saying that you will get cleaner air overall from a clean air kit, that one HEPA system. Because truthfully to cover the kinds of square footage that most people need to address they will need multiple HEPA systems. So I guess the question will boil down to how clean do you really need the air to be for your particular situation… Which means I’ll probably need to understand the different kinds of particulate matter and their sizes. 🫠

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@thomas0086 Hey Thomas - Wow! You are VERY detail oriented and I think it is a type of intelligence. What do you do for a living? - if you don’t mind me asking? You are VERY analytical which is a GREAT skill set to have, IMO. When I hired people in the past, I would def. Check to see how detail oriented they were.. 1) “Yes, they rely heavily on marketing the solution due to its CADR Versus filtration efficiency.” Yes, the CADR issue is a “Religion” for many, LOL! And they somehow have to stick to that specific narrative, so to speak. 2) “I’m guessing that a MERV 16 would probably choke the CADR on the clean air kit system and reduce the CADR even lower than what it already is.” Yes, I haven’t looked at the Clean Air Kits too closely but, no doubt, the MERV 16 filters would lower the CADR and they are much more expensive from what I’ve seen… because you are basically starting to get into the outskirts of “HEPA Territory”, I think. 3) “I know you state not to focus on this metric, I apologize. “ I made a video saying the CADR Rating is NOT the most important thing to look at when comparing HEPA air purifiers… at that point in time, MERV 13 solutions were not even on my radar, LOL!. That said, having a lot of air exchanges in your room IS SUPER IMPORTANT so long as the quality of air is good. So, folks ‘should’ definitely focus on how many air exchanges they can get in their room with the solution (I’d like to get at least 4 per hour) and/or are they in the “direct line of fire” of the clean air coming out of the air purifier… I think the best thing, is probably having clean air pushed on you like I mention in the video with the IQAir Atem desk unit. 4) “I guess now I see why some guy was recommending a duct fan with a silencer and a circular Merv 16 for the power and multiple fan levels so it can be increased or turned up in case there is a polluting event, versus the single speed of the clean air kit.” Is there a video link on this? Or someone just made a comment? 5) “I think I might just get a Conway 400 to get started, even though one would be underrated for the house I’m in, at least it can start to help out in the heavy traffic / cat area.” For the money, a Coway 400 is a great investment in someone’s health, IMO. I generally tell people 80/20 rule - we probably spend 80% of out time in 2 areas of our house - like the bedroom and maybe family room/kitchen. 6) “HEPA filters are a scam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZK0hYyonticm6Msi=7IQkxmuDHOEjSAuF” Yup, I’ve seen that video and he makes many incorrect statements, IMO. And he claims he is not sponsored but I highly doubt that… he is pushing the MERV solutions VERY, VERY HARD and even has 2 dudes on the show to sell their MERV products… Am I to assume he is NOT getting any money from this? So, why doesn’t he also have a HEPA manufacturer on the show, as well - to cover both bases? LOL! He is either making money from that company or they are his cousins or brother in laws and he owes them a BIG favor, LOL!🤣 That content is 100% biased, IMO. 7) “So what’s confusing me is if you can only afford one system, they are essentially saying that you will get cleaner air overall from a clean air kit, that one HEPA system.” I think that will depend on what HEPA air purifier we are talking about vs. their solution. + the size of the room and what you want taken out of the air… 8) “So I guess the question will boil down to how clean do you really need the air to be for your particular situation…” BINGO! How much is one willing to invest to improve their overall air quality is the big issue. I run an IQAir HPP in my bedroom and an Aeris 3 in 1 in the family room and they are 2 of the best for particles and UF particles… but I’m in the industry so - it makes sense… but, other people may feel differently from a money standpoint - esp. If they don’t have any pressing health issues… if they have a serious health issue - they will tend to “spend whatever it takes” to improve their condition. All that said, I think Ultrafine particles are similar to Sugar. Sugar is supposed to be horrible for our long term health but it doesn’t necessarily bother us right now, today… it is a gradual reduction in health over many years for most… And I am a Sugar Addict so I’ve researched it a bit, LOL! I think UF particles behave in a similar manner. They get into our bloodstream and organs and slowly but surly pollute our entire bodies over time… very insidious stuff, IMO. 9) “Which means I’ll probably need to understand the different kinds of particulate matter and their sizes.” There is a lot of conflicting information on the specific “sizes” of the particles in our air. Different sources provide different size ranges - so it can be confusing. I eventually made a spreadsheet on it. + I don’t think the industry is currently good at accurately testing for UF particles so I always keep this in the back of my mind. 10) One last parting point I wish to make. I NEVER put too much stock in any chart or graph from any test as I’ve learned through the years - those results were only obtained under specific testing conditions with specific equipment and filters and they do NOT necessarily apply to ALL the solutions on the market which have “similar” filters in them - in the real world. A) HEPA filter after HEPA filer after HEPA filter from different companies have claimed they perform at a certain level in a specific test… but when you take that HEPA filter and actually put it in the air purifier - it most always does NOT perform like it did in the controlled test. It will 99.99% of the time perform worse, for sure. IQAir calls this the “Total System Efficiency” and their entire air purifier got tested at a high level (not just the filters). B) When the filters get a little dirty in the real world after a few weeks the solutions typically filter at an even lower level, for sure. IQAir has stated that some HEPA solutions filter only 50% as well as they initially did after their filters get dirty from a few weeks of use… and I agree with them. C) Wouldn’t this also apply to the MERV 13 solutions, as well? I think some of these MERV 13 “tests” and real world filtering results would follow the same pattern as I just mentioned for the HEPA solutions. Plus, they generally don’t have prefilters to prevent large particle build up from clogging their filters so that should definitely change the dynamics of their filtering effectiveness in real world circumstances - I would think. Now, Rosenthal - they guy who helped make the Corsi Rosenthal Box has made some blog posts that kinda shoot down this notion but he is NOT an unbiased source, LOL! He OWNS a manufacturing business in TX. - that MAKES MERV 13 filters, LOL!😆 So how can I trust him? Ha ha! I would need to see a 3rd party testing lab - like the dudes from Europe make a similar claim for me to believe it. They are NOT trying to sell us anything. They are “Air Filtration Atheist's” - the best solution is the best solution in their eyes. And they are German and I have become a big fan of “German engineering” in general, the past few years. Test results obtained by companies trying to sell their solutions CANNOT be trusted, LOL! That said, I do tend to trust most of the data and info. that IQAir presents as I think they are a first class outfit and the owner is German (2nd generation), which is not a coincidence, IMO. I don’t believe everything they say and they are not perfect, but - if there was one biased company’s results I’d tend to believe - it would be them. MANY companies have tried to emulate the design of their HealthPro Plus unit through the years… it is ELITE. And their equipment is tested more stringently than most all others in the consumer market… They have more of an “Industrial Manufacturer’s” mindset… Like Dri-Eaz, of the US who make industrial HEPA scrubbers… they are stringently tested. Oh boy! Looks like I rambled on again, it appears, LOL! Thank you! 👍

[@thomas0086]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you so much for your detailed reply, it’s a privilege to have you share your knowledge with me, you know KZbin never sent me a notification ! You are an absolute legend to this tiny community who spends way too much of our time getting our eyeballs gouged out by profiteers ! And I actually used to work in IT, infrastructure support, where poor analytical skills and understanding of the technical relations could lead to a real bad day 😂 (don’t ask me how I know 😉) I hope you’ve been well, my friend ! And guess who is the proud new owner of 2 coway 400 and I have one air mighty on the way. The 400, on high moves so much air, in regard to what I’m accustomed too 😄 my cat tried to sleep on top of it but I ended that thought quickly 😂

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@thomas0086 Hey Thomas, sometimes some weird stuff goes on with the YT comments. I just came across your original question in the comments and I know I responded to it in the past but it was totally blank - without any replies from either of us. So, I just pasted what I thought I replied in the past and now it seems to show our original correspondence... So, IDK - it's a free platform so I can't complain but... that is a little frustrating. Hope that helps - thanks!

[@danielchang3800]

Thanks for making these educational videos. I just moved into a new apartment and it seems that the previous tenant might have been smoking indoors. After watching your videos I am deciding between the Austin Air Healthmate Jr. and the Airpura V414. Do you have an opinion on which would be better for eliminating cigarette odor and everyday use?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry Daniel. I would go with the Airpura V414 as it has about 23% more carbon for odors and they are experts on the carbon side, IMO. I also think it will filter better for particles, as well. Plus, I've seen multiple complaints on the newer Austin units having a loud noise coming from their motors so I'm not sure I would recommend the Austin units at this time. You can also get 10% off on the Airpura units with the following coupon code: DZAIR10 Please let me know if you have any questions - Thanks!👍

[@danielchang3800]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thanks for the quick reply. I was intrigued by the Austin Air Healthmate+ unit because it claimed to have Potassium Iodide Impregnated Carbon and Zeolite in addition to the Activated Carbon. Would you say that these materials actually improve the efficacy of removing cigarette odors and are worth the investment? I have heard that ozone generators could work to eliminate the smell, but I am not sure how they would work in conjunction with an air purifier. Also open to any other recommendations for odor and ultra fine particle eliminators in that price range. Thanks again!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

1) I am not a big fan of the Austin units for smoke odors as I've had a few returned for just 2nd hand smoke coming through the vents. It wasn't until the company I worked at became a dealer for the Airpura units that we had a legit "smoke" solution that I would never see get returned for smoke applications. So, I am a huge fan of Airpura for smoke/odor related issues. I also think the IQAir GC is great for smoke, as well, but it is a much more expensive option and the Airpura solutions will filter particles better. 2) I also don't typically recommend the Austin Air Plus unit as I've spoken to multiple people through the years that said they smelled a "musty" odor coming from the units after 6-12 months. I had an engineer tell me a few years ago that he thought the Austin Plus unit was somehow prone to accumulating moisture in it... and his explanation kinda made sense to me, at the time. So, I typically don’t recommend the Plus unit to customers. That said, if I was going to get an Austin Air solution for your smoke issue - I would try the Plus unit (or maybe even the Bedroom unit) as it is supposed to be better for that kind of issue. 3) I do like the Austin Air Healthmate units for dust and I have 2 of them for that. And I do like the Austin Air Bedroom unit for Chemically Sensitive people... those are the 2 areas where I think the Austin Air product line "shines" so to speak. That said, I am somewhat worried about the Austin motor noise I've been seeing complaints about recently. I may have to get another Austin to see if it is louder than my old units. 4) Ozone Generators - yes, they can help with the smell/odor as long as you are not in the room when the generators are running as ozone is hazardous to humans. You could try to rent some to use when you are not at home - or have a company come in and do it for you. 5) When it comes to odors - Airpura (and many different solutions in their product line) and the IQAir GC unit are typically 2 of the best options as they both contain a lot of carbon and that is what you need to absorb the odors. Austin Air also has a lot of carbon in their solutions but I currently think IQAir and Airpura utilize better quality carbon. 6) “odor and ultra fine particle eliminators in that price range” - Aeris had a Lite unit that was about $400 and it was elite for ultrafine particles in 400 sq. ft. or so… but it didn’t have much carbon. Unfortunately, iRobot stopped manufacturing them but maybe with the new CEO they hired last week they will start making that product again. For ultra fine particle filtration AND good odor absorption, sub. $600? - I’d look at the Airpura R414 or V414 with the Super HEPA filters (assuming your space is not too large)… I’m planning on getting the V414 soon for my son’s bedroom and replace the Coway Mighty that’s currently in there. You may want to chat with Airpura on what they think would be best for your environment as they have many different customization options that they can create for your specific needs: www.airpura.com/pages/contact-us I am interested in what you eventually choose and how it works out for you. Thank you! 👍 ​@@danielchang3800

[@TheAutomotiveChannel]

Hey great guide. It's crazy how well studied you are. My mind is bending trying to find the correct purrifier. Can you spare a minute to advise me?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for the comment - yes, sure... Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room and the ceiling height you wish to put a solution in? (cubic footage). 2) Specifically, what are you trying to filter out of the air (dust, allergens, odors/chemicals?). What is the #1 most important issue you wish to resolve? What is the #2 second most important? - if there is one... 3) Are you chemically sensitive? Or super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment? 4) What country do you live in? 5) Any other additional variables/issues with you or your environment are also helpful... Thanks!

[@TheAutomotiveChannel]

@@AirPurificationEducation 1) 323sqft (30sqm, so i hope i did the conversion correct) plus 2.5m height 2) Dust mainly some allergens and food odors from when we are cooking. 3) No sensitivity 4) Germany 5) Generaly i like fresh air so i keep my window open so regarding the odor removal i don't need something crazy. My main problem is dust and pollen during spring. After seeing your video i think that the airmega 400 would be nice. I found it now with a discount at 460e. If i could get away with something even cheaper i would like it. I got a recommendation for a Meaco air purifier. Do you have any thoughts on that. Also what are your thoughts on CR Boxes or similar products without HEPA filters. I read that they are actually doing a good job. I really thank you for spending time for me!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@TheAutomotiveChannel OK, so you do not have a lot of cubic footage which is good. I don't know all the solutions in your region but I might know of some of the units you may have access to. 1) Dust and Pollen are particles and HEPA filters will help filter them out of the air. 2) Cooking Food Odors are going to be filtered/absorbed by carbon. Generally, the more carbon, the better. But, units with a lot of carbon will tend to be more expensive as a good amount of carbon adds quite a bit to the overall price. 3) Yes, you can go with a Coway 300/400 as they are decent units for particle filtration and they will help some with odors as they have some carbon but not a ton. 4) Also, a TruSens Z-3500 could be of value. I think it will filter the particles better than the Coway unit but it is lacking on the carbon side and it is not good for odors. I just order one 2 days ago as there is a huge sale on it in the US. + I ordered the smaller unit, as well. They appear to have very good seals inside the units. I’m supposed to get them in a week. 5) Aeris 3 in 1. I’ve had people in Europe tell me they can get this unit at huge discounts these days. It is an elite solution for particle filtration but iRobot purchased the company about 3 years ago and they are currently only focusing on their robot vacuum product line. Therefore, the product/air purifiers is not really being supported. That said, you may be able to get it and replacement filters at super cheap prices these days and I think it is the best mass produced consumer particle filtration solution on the market. Some Europeans tell me they buy it and 4 additional filters in case there are future support issues. I think that could last someone 2 years with very good particle and odor filtration. Specifically, for the particle filtration - I think the 4 filters would last someone 4 to 8 years. But, those numbers depend on how much you run it and on what speeds. In 320 sq. ft. you’d have the best air quality for miles with an Aeris 3 in 1. It is ELITE for particles. iRobot spent $72,000,000 to purchase Aeris about 3 years ago and the company had only been around for about 5 years and they only had about 30 employees - it just shows how great their air purifiers are. The 2 original Aeris founders/owners have Master Degrees in Engineering from MIT and ETH Zurich. #1 and #7 ranked best engineering schools in the world - last I checked. Neither are currently involved with the units anymore. iRobot has taken over the product line. 6) MeacoClean CA-HEPA 47x5 Air Purifier: I don’t have any direct experience with the Meaco Air purifiers but based on what I see online - here are my initial opinions: www.meaco.com/products/meacoclean-ca-hepa-47x5-air-purifier 6A) In the image on this page they show that they put the carbon filter after the HEPA filter which is not the best arrangement as the carbon can put some particles in the air and the HEPA won’t be able to catch them. However, in this video the carbon comes before the HEPA filter so it is kinda strange. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzIZpeFh9qdbbs&ab_channel=Meaco 6B) He starts talking about the CADR rating being important but this is over emphasized by many people. I made a video on why the CADR test numbers are not the most important variable involved when evaluating air purifiers... and I will make another video on this issue soon - as so many people are still acting like it is the most important variable to consider: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2bKeWl_d9aDocU Official CADR tests by AHAM, only test for particles .5 microns and larger which only account for less than 10% of all the particles in the air we breathe and are less dangerous than the Ultrafine particles - which make up 90% of the particles in the air we breathe and are the most dangerous to humans (.1 to .003 microns in size). And there are other problems with the CADR ratings, as well. 6C) That said, I think this unit may possibly filter particles decently in comparison to a Winix 5500 or Coway Mighty - however, I think those 2 units have more airflow - so they will do a better overall job on particle filtration. It looks like this Meaco unit has a little bit of a gasket around the filters so the seal may be OK - not great, but better than many other units out there. So, I’d currently put it somewhere in that area for filtration for particles - maybe below a 5500 and Mighty. 6D) And I think it will be decent for odors but it does not have a ton of carbon either so the filter will have to be replaced more often if someone really wants decent odor filtration with this unit. It may be better than a Winix 5500 or Coway Mighty for odors - at least in the short term (not sure how much carbon it has) - but a Coway 300/400 or Aeris will be better for odors straight away - short and long-term. 7) MeacoClean CA- HEPA 76x5: 7A) This video shows there does not appear to be a good seal between the filter and the inside of the unit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKmvkImiiq-mfLc&ab_channel=BedreInneklimaAS He just pulls the filter out and pushes it back in but the seal does not look strong at all. There is no gasket on the bottom of the unit to create a good seal with the inside of the bottom of the air purifier. It is just plastic on plastic so dirty air will escape around it. 7B) Plus, they put the carbon component last and as mentioned before - and that is not a good thing. 7C) They use a cylindrical filter but the back part of the air purifier where he opens it does not seem to have holes in it… so airflow will not enter through it. That is a strange design and not optimal for airflow, IMO. This can also be seen in this video by the same guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLSnaeVYt2Fj68&ab_channel=BedreInneklimaAS 7D) I think the CA-HEPA 47x5 Air Purifier will filter better for particles than this unit. 8) “Also what are your thoughts on CR Boxes or similar products without HEPA filters. I read that they are actually doing a good job.” 8A) I did a video critique on the recent RTINGS.com video that said a CR Box is the best air purifier they tested out of 26 or so HEPA filters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZywd4immdaIrac However, 5 HEPA units filtered better for .3 and .5 micron sized particles after 35 minutes in the test. So the CR Box filtered better in this test initially, due to the fact it has more airflow… but MERV 13 filters are not the best for smaller - more plentiful, more dangerous particles. 8B) I did a recent video here where I show some of the results from CR Box and MERV 13 Peer Reviewed Studies/Tests are amateurish, at best… and Mr. Corsi himself was the originator of one of the tests which means there was a MASSIVE conflict of interest present for that test. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpWuamOBe6eGfq8 It took me many hours to research and analyze a few Peer Reviewed Studies for that video and I will be making more content addressing the CADR / MERV 13 / CR Box deceptions and misinformation that is confusing consumers in the US market.. And now Mr. Rosenthal (who puts the “R” in CR Box) has started a non-profit air purification business in the UK as he wants to sell his MERV 13 filters in Europe, as well… So yeah, I’m currently not a big fan of the MERV 13 solutions, in general. A LOT of misinformation and lies being thrown around on Social Media on these topics currently… Hope that helps! 👍

[@TheAutomotiveChannel]

@@AirPurificationEducation First of all thank you so so much for your time to write and explain to me ecerything. I think i will get the TruSens or The Coway. I find a lot more stores selling them (350-450 euros) and the replacement filters are cheap at around 30-40 euros. The Aeris unfortunately i only find it through ebay (150-200 euro) . No stores are selling it and the biggest problem is that the replacement filters i find cost more than 200 euros. So more than the actual machine. Is there a big difference between the Tru Sens 3000 and teh 3500? Also i see that the have carbon insode their filters. At least the 3500. Thank you very much again!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@TheAutomotiveChannel I believe the 3000 and 3500 are essentially the same unit but the 3000 is sold in your neck of the woods and the 3500 is sold in the US. On the carbon - this is something to consider: The 3000 is EN1822 certified which is AMAZING for a unit/solution in this price range! However, when we look at the different filter options there are differences: www.leitz.com/en-gb/products/wellness/air-purifiers/leitz-trusens--z-3000-air-purifier-with-sensorpod--air-quality-monitor--large-room/ The original filter that comes with the unit and just a little carbon has different features from the other filter/carbon options: 1) Replacement 3 in 1 H13 HEPA Filter: www.leitz.com/en-gb/products/wellness/filters--accessories/replacement-3-in-1-h13-hepa-filter-for-leitz-trusens-z-3000---z-3500-large-air-purifier/ A) Washable Prefilter: “Washable prefilter offers the first level of defence against larger particles like dust and pet hair. Hand wash with mild soap as needed. ***This is GOOD in that I think it is a decent prefilter to help protect the HEPA filter.” B) CARBON: “Carbon filter captures odours and certain gases. Replace every 3 months.” ***This is not good from a VOC/Chemical/Odor standpoint… as it is not much carbon. BUT, it may serve people’s needs if replaced regularly - but IDK… it is kinda tricky - different carbon filters differently. C) EN1822 Certification and it will filter better for Ultrafine Particles: “H13 HEPA filter captures a minimum of 99.95% of ultrafine particles between 0.1 and 0.2 micron (MPPS) This filter assembly meets the requirements of H13 HEPA in accordance with EN 1822-1:2019 & EN ISO 29463-5:2018” ***This is GREAT and I’ve NEVER seen an air purifier at this price point offer this. THIS is what made me buy the unit to check it out (along with the fact you screw the filter into the unit for a better seal). D) So, I think this filter arrangement will be optimal for particle filtration and the most dangerous and most plentiful UFP filtration… 2) Replacement Carbon Filter: www.leitz.com/en-gb/products/wellness/filters--accessories/replacement-carbon-filter-for-leitz-trusens-z-3000---z-3500-large-odour-and-voc-filter--1-pack/ A) This has more carbon and it says it can be used in all the 3000 units - however, it is smaller than the original HEPA filter which means it will fit inside of it and be the LAST filter the air goes through. That is not good as we always want the carbon component before the HEPA filter. It is too bad as they are SO CLOSE to making a cost effective air purifier that does a really good job on particles and VOCs/odors… But, I will never us an air purifier with the carbon last. 3) TruSens DuPont Odor and VOC True HEPA filter: www.leitz.com/en-gb/products/wellness/filters--accessories/odour-and-voc-3-in-1-hepa-filter-drum-for-leitz-trusens-z-3000---z-3500-large-air-purifier/ A) On the surface it appears they fixed the issue with this arrangement. The Carbon filter is outside the HEPA filter and the HEPA filter comes last. B) However, this means the HEPA filter is probably smaller and has less material than the 3 in 1 H13 filter. C) And they call this a “True HEPA” filter but not “H13” like the other filter, as well. D) There is no gasket on top of the HEPA filter in this option so much more dust and debris will be getting around this HEPA filter. E) They don’t say this HEPA filter is EN1822 certified nor that it performs well for UFP. F) So, this arrangement will do a better job for odors/VOCs however, it will NOT filter nearly as well for dust/particles - and probably UFPs as the 3 in 1 filter. Man, they are SO CLOSE to possibly NAILING it with this unit with a reasonable price… it’s just that carbon takes up a lot of space if you want a lot of it (and it raises the price)... and they only have a smallish space to fit everything. So, either the higher level HEPA performance gets sacrificed or the odor/VOC/Chemical component takes a hit, IMO. All that said, if they added about $70 to the cost of the initial unit (I’m guessing on this) and made the footprint wider by say 2-4 inches, I think they could create a kickass air purifier for under $300 (at least in the US - as it retails for $229 in the US) that can filter particles AND odors better than ANYTHING at that price point… or even $400 - $450 and less. Now, the Airpura R414 out of Canada is $535 and it has 8 lbs. of carbon! And a Super HEPA filter which filters better than HEPA at 99.99% at .3 microns - and THAT thing is a BEAST to mess with - esp. for the money. Plus, it has a STEEL chassis…. The Trifecta. Back to the TruSens 3000: Now, the additional carbon with the superior, thicker HEPA filter would probably cause the unit to have less airflow, in general - so it is a little tricky for sure… I don’t want to make it sound easier to accomplish than it probably is, LOL! But, let’s say they make the unit about 2 inches taller as well, so the HEPA and carbon filters can be taller and therefore they add more carbon with less thickness… maybe they would be able to retain most of the airflow that they currently offer with the solution… IDK, but that is where the high level, super talented engineers come into play, obviously…. And I’d bet on the Germans being able to make it happen. Anyhow, that is what I am currently thinking, lol!🙂

[@gorgonia2287]

Your list seems to be the same as the list for smaller rooms above it on your link? Or am i missing something? What would you recommend for a 437 sqft room thats 21ftx20ftx8ft6in. And what for a 159 sqft bedroom thats 15ftx10ftx8ft? Mainly for pet dander, hair and dust etc?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. Yes, I recommend solutions that can obtain at least 4 air exchanges in a room per hour. Therefore, the 1,000 sq. ft. recommendations will be the same as the Smaller/300 sq. ft space recommendations - however, the less powerful units will be omitted from the 1,000 sq. ft. list. So, an IQAir HealthPro Plus has 300 CFM on high speed and it is elite for particle filtration so it will be on the 1,000 sq. ft. space list. But, it will perform even better in a 300 sq. ft. space because it can obtain a lot more air exchanges - so it is on both lists. 1) 437 sq. ft. room: Same recommendations as the order of this list: airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/ 2) 159 sq. ft. space: The recommendations for this smaller space will be the same as in the link as the 300 sq. ft./Smaller Space recommendations. However, I would also add the TruSens Large/Z-3000 as a better solution than the Rabbit Air unit at #12: amzn.to/3zpQPUu The TruSens Medium/Z-2000 would come in at #13 right after the Z-3000. And then the Coway Mighty would be next. I will be updating the list and everything in a couple of weeks for 2025.👍

[@gorgonia2287]

@ That makes sense. Thanks for the help and great videos. I agree sizing up is definitely the way to go from the little experience and research I have done.

[@sisterbluebirdd]

What would you recommend for a jeweler's studio? polishing dust - silica, other compounds, fine metal dust, soldering fume, etc.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

1) If the air purification solution is strictly for polishing and no other issues, then the Airpura I600 is all that is needed: www.airpura.com/products/i600-hepa-air-purifier-out-of-stock?_pos=2&_sid=c38814939&_ss=r 2) If there are other issues, in addition to polishing, on top of casting and welding… Then the model to go with would be the V600: www.airpura.com/products/v600-vocs-and-chemicals-good-for-wildfires?_pos=6&_sid=761fc395c&_ss=r 3) You get a 10% discount with Coupon Code: DZAIR10 Please let me know if you have any additional questions - Thanks!👍

[@sisterbluebirdd]

@@AirPurificationEducation How would you compare the Airpura to the IQ Air HealthPro Plus for my needs? It seems the HealthPro has an even better particle filter plus it also has some charcoal. Thank you so much for responding! Its a big investment for me and I just want to get the best thing.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hello, I think since it says, “soldering fumes” in your description that I would much more so go with the Airpura V600 because it has 18 lbs. of carbon and I’d rule out the I600 (which lacks carbon). The IQAir HealthPro Plus is a very good unit but it only has 5 lbs. of carbon and I’d say it is more of a “residential carbon” solution - meaning, it is supposed to have enough carbon for everyday odors but if someone is emitting chemicals/fumes into the air on somewhat of a regular basis then I think the carbon will get saturated fairly quickly. Which means it will need to be replaced more often. I run a HPP in my bedroom and I think the carbon/odor component is OK. But now that I’ve been running it for about 6 months… I don’t feel like it removes odors as well as it did initially… and I’m just running it in a regular bedroom. I currently think air purifier manufacturers, in general, severely underestimate how long their carbon solutions will continue to be effective in the real world. I am kind of surprised I don’t hear/see more complaints on this issue. Airpura, OTOH, I would consider to be carbon experts and I also believe they posses better quality carbon than most/the vast majority of the manufacturers out there. So, I’d say Airpura V600 or yes, you could also go with the IQAir HPP but I would expect to be changing the carbon filter more often. The HPP has a timer/warning to replace filters but it is based on time and speed so it doesn’t actually know when the carbon is saturated. So, if you go with the HPP - please be mindful of this and you will know it is time to replace the carbon when you start to “smell” odors in your environment that you usually don’t smell. That means the carbon is saturated. Please let me know how it works out for you and Good Luck!👍 @@sisterbluebirdd

[@sisterbluebirdd]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you! I just ordered the V600 :)

[@AirPurificationEducation]

That sounds good - I hope you love it!👍@@sisterbluebirdd

[@FloridamanForever]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I have a newly build house that they used spray foam as insulation. I feel a sliht chemical smell in the house and I wonder what air purifier you would recommend for this situation?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I think you need a solution with a good amount of carbon to absorb the chemicals. 1. You may want to chat with Airpura as to what they think would be the best for your application: www.airpura.com/pages/contact-us They are the closest thing to carbon experts that I am aware of. DZAIR10 gets you a 10% discount with them. 2. You could also consider the IQAir GC unit as it has 12 lbs. of carbon and I know it is good for chemicals. www.iqair.com/products/air-purifiers/gc-multigas So, I would consider one of those two options - off the top of my head. Good Luck!

[@Bigbob2323]

Thanks for the video. I’m upgrading my Levoit filters and I’m between the Air pura 414 or the Aeris 3 in 1. In your opinion is there much of a difference in quality for allergies the bedroom setting? Im in the US so getting a 3 in 1 sounds difficult at this point unless you have pointers

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I think some folks are getting the 3 in 1 as refurbished units at a discount. But, I’ve heard some folks complain about the level of service from the manufacturer. We still don’t know what the new CEO of iRobot plans on doing with the Aeris product line. It accounts for less than 1% of iRobot's annual revenue - as they mainly sell the robotic vacuums so I think it could be a while before we hear what they plan on doing with it. The new CEO has to fix their vacuum brand globally as they lost money the past 2 years and their market share has been declining… so that is definitely his #1 issue. I think the Aeris product line probably isn’t even an afterthought for him right now. On the iRobot website - they now talk about warranties for the Aeris product line being taken care of by aeris Health, Inc. which appears to be a different company from iRobot. And there was this warning letter written to aeris Heath, Inc. recently by the FTC: www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/warning-letters/aeris-health-inc I’m not feeling confident about the direction of the product line right now. So, I’d currently go with the Airpura 414 for a bedroom application. www.airpura.com/products/r414-the-everyday-air-purifier?_pos=1&_sid=c35aa6581&_ss=r You get a 10% DISCOUNT with the following Coupon Code: DZAIR10 When you order on their website or over the phone. Thank you!👍

[@Bigbob2323]

Thank you! Truly helpful information on your videos

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@Bigbob2323 Thank you and any feedback you can provide me on whatever solution you go with is appreciated as I really like real-world feedback - thanks!👍

[@Manbean3]

@@AirPurificationEducation Of course. I have one more question. As far as the low versus high setting on these purifiers, how effective is the low setting if running continuously? I like the size on the 414 but if I want to prioritize quieter sound (running at low speed), should I bite the bullet and get the 714? I would prioritize the benefit of the lower volume over how big it is. Or would the 414 be effective at low speeds for a bedroom too?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@Manbean3 This is going to really depend on the cubic footage of the bedroom and how low the speed is… Yes, the 714 will provide better air quality with more air exchanges but the tradeoff between noise levels and CFM between the 2 units is hard for me to know. Can you please contact Aolani at Airpura as she has 17 years of industry experience and she has an abundance of knowledge on their product line. And I think she can tell you which would be best for you based on the 2 variables. Aolani Harrison [e-mail] 450-978-9020 x210 / 866-505-7872 x210 Thanks!👍

[@ranchgirl00]

For a new construction home with 1300 sq ft. how many air purification systems would be ideal? Main goal is reduce VOCS/chemicals and Mold toxins.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry. Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room and the ceiling height you wish to put a solution in? (cubic footage). You mentioned 1,300 sq. ft. but how large are the actual rooms you wish to put solutions in? L x W x H? Cubic footage for each room - if you could please tell me. Or if the room is actually 1300 sq. ft. - how tall is the ceiling? 2) "Main goal is reduce VOCS/chemicals and Mold toxins." Any particular VOCs/chemicals that you have in mind besides mold toxins? Formaldehyde? 3) Are you chemically sensitive? Or super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment? 4) Any other additional variables/issues with you or your environment are also helpful... Thanks!👍

[@melodymelomaniac]

Hi there! I bought both the R400 and the R600 based on your recommendation - thanks for that! Quick question: I just got my R600 today, and there’s a noticeable high-pitched noise coming from it, especially on the lowest fan speed speed. It might be happening on all speeds, but it gets so loud it could be masking the high pitch. Have you experienced this issue or heard of it from others? My R400 has been great without any high pitched extra noises on any fan speed. I’ve already reached out to support and am waiting to hear back, but honestly, I’m a bit frustrated since it wasn’t cheap! If you’ve got any tips or insight on what might be causing this or if you or anyone else you've seen has experienced this I'd love to hear your input or thoughts while I'm waiting to hear from Airpura directly! I’d really appreciate it!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hello and thank you for the feedback. I have not heard this from customers in the past. I spoke with Airpura in the past, and they mentioned that the newer 700 series has less of a "humming" noise in the motor - than the 600 series. The 700 series have only been around for less than 2 years. But, I've sold Airpura units for over 10 years and I've never had any customers mention this to me (a humming noise). Usually, folks are just really happy with their units. So, I'm gonna check on my end, as well - to see what is up on this. Sorry for the issues on this!

[@melodymelomaniac]

@AirPurificationEducation thank you so much for your detailed response! It's less of a hum, and more like a higher frequency pitch, kind of irritating to the ears. I don't mind purifier sounds but this doesn't seem right! I was just curious if you had since you're the air purifier master 😂 I reached out to support I'm wondering if I just got a unit with an issue. Which would suck because I have no idea how I'll be able to return this massive thing I threw out the box 😂 Super bummed as I love my r400! Thanks again ♥️

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@melodymelomaniac Hmmm... I'm not sure... We'll have to see what they say - I emailed them but I think they are on EST so, I do hope we get some resolution tomorrow/Friday. Sorry for the issues on this!

[@melodymelomaniac]

@AirPurificationEducation one last question! I did some playing around and I think it might be electrical vs mechanical. When I wiggled the power cord where it plugs in the back around in certain spots, it would stop but I couldn't get it to stay! Do uou know what power cord exactly it uses so I can get a replacement and see if it's that? Maybe on Amazon? It looks like a standard type of cord to me! I just hope the socket isn't damaged in some way and it's the cord itself!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@melodymelomaniac That I don't know but - Airpura contacted me and said they will be trying to resolve this issue with you very soon. I think today. So, we should hopefully get some answers quickly. Thank you!

[@whitegoodman7465]

What would you recommended around $200 price range for a small 130 square foot bedroom? would get the winix 5300 but the bright light seems to be an annoyance with no way to dim or turn it off, rather not have to use electrical tape on a brand new unit.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. For dust/particles/asthma type filtration in that price range - I'd currently say: 1) TruSens Z-3000: It has a HEPA filter that is actually EN1822 certified which is CRAZY at this price point and I've never seen this certification in lower priced units (unit is about $229). Plus, it seems to have a very good seal between the HEPA filter and the inside of the unit, as well - which is super important (better seal than the Winix or the Coway). I got it a week ago to run and eventually make a video on - but I haven't opened the box yet. I had already done some homework on it, though, and I do like what I've seen. 2) Coway Mighty - I think will filter a little bit better for particles than the Winix 5500/5300 especially after some use as the filters get some dust/debris accumulation as the Mighty has a better HEPA filter seal inside the unit. 3) Winix 5500/5300 - Still good units for the money for particle filtration at sub $200... *** None of them are really that good/great for filtering a considerable amount of odors - at least, not for a long period of time. So.. that's what I currently think... Good Luck!👍

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you. Did some research on the z3000 and will be getting that.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@whitegoodman7465 Awesome - if you remember - please let me know what you think of it as I value real world feedback from actual users, - Thank you!👍

[@tye3791]

Hello Doug! From the states here, question for you on customer service. I noticed there’s a lot of reviews on how great the customer service is for Austin air. I am leaning on getting an AirPura but is hesitant because I can’t find substantial reviews on their customer service. I want to ask in your experience, are they hard to deal with? Also what would you recommend for a 1500sqft apartment with concerns with pet dander, mold, allergies, VOCs, gas, odors and off gassing/ formaldehyde from furniture? Thank you!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hello and thank you for the questions. Airpura is very good with customers in my experience. They do try to make people happy. In regards to an actual solution - Air purifiers work best in the rooms they reside in. A single air purifier won't really help in other rooms, in general. Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room(s) and the ceiling height(s) you wish to put a solution(s) in? (cubic footage). 2) You have a list of things you want to address "pet dander, mold, allergies, VOCs, gas, odors and off gassing/ formaldehyde from furniture". **What is the #1 most important issue you wish to resolve? **What is the #2 second most important? 3) Are you chemically sensitive? Or super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment? 4) Any other additional variables/issues with you or your environment are also helpful... Thanks!👍

[@tye3791]

@ hey Doug so the main bedroom is where we sleep and we noticed waking up with really stuffy noses, some sore throat, so dust and mold would be the most important + formaldehyde/ off gassing bc we got new furnitures there. ~ 350sqft The living room is 800sqft. Pet dander, dust + mold and Odor since it’s attached to the kitchen. Office is around 300, mostly dust here. I am chemically sensitive, not super, We want to get one for the kitchen bedroom first but we preferred a rolling one so we use it multiple places. Thank you for your input!

[@StefanoMarcugini-l5k]

Hello Doug. I was wondering: how much should I value the en1822 certification in the choice of an air purifier?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Ahhh, very good question. The answer will depend on the manufacturer you are dealing with, LOL! IQAir and the Aeris product line EN1822 certifications are legit. Other company’s EN1822 certifications like AirDoctor - I don’t currently trust, at all. It seems some 3rd party testing labs will make sure some air purifiers get good testing results for the right amount of $$$. ☹ What unit are you looking at?

[@StefanoMarcugini-l5k]

Ok, interesting. I was looking at Leitz air purifiers. Should I trust them?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@StefanoMarcugini-l5k I have never sold or owned any Leitz air purifiers so I am providing my opinion based on what I can figure from analyzing information online. That said: 1) I am a BIG fan of German engineering, in general. 2) So, we take a look at their website and they make many different products: Paper shredders, Laminating, Binding and Cutting Products, filing products, Smartphone and Computer Accessories and other solutions, as well… and they also make air purifiers. When a company makes many different products and - oh by the way - they now also make air purifiers - they are typically not elite performing air purifiers. Like Coway. Coway makes a lot of different products and they make some good air purifiers for the money but not elite filtering ones. The companies that make elite filtering solutions typically ONLY make air purifiers like IQAir, Airpura, Camfil, etc. 3) I was told by a commentor in the past that Leitz was EN1822 certified by a German 3rd party testing company - the same one that tested IQAir. That said, IQAir has been tested by at least 2 different 3rd party companies. And the IQAir HealthPro Plus was tested for the “entire system” - meaning with the filters in the unit. THAT is impressive. Most companies that show “testing results” will only have the filters tested and they won’t have the actual air purifiers tested with the filters in them. In almost every case the “entire system” testing results will be WORSE than just the filter being tested by itself. Partially because you need a GREAT seal between the HEPA filter and the inside of the air purifier. This is oftentimes NOT easy to accomplish. On the Z-2000 and Z-3000 (in US) and Z-2500 and Z-3500 (in Europe) specifically - my initial opinions are: 4) Gaskets/Seal: The Gaskets at the bottom of the filter and the top are OK looking from a quality standpoint. That said, I LOVE the fact that you screw the filter into the unit. Assuming the screwing motion enables you to really press the filter up against the top of the inside of the unit and the bottom portion. If if forces you to screw the filter until it won’t budge anymore… this would create a much better seal than the vast majority of less expensive cylindrical filter type air purifiers. And a much better seal than the vast majority of air purifiers with perpendicular installed filters. For an inexpensive solution - their internal seal appears to be much better than the vast majority of less expensive airpurifiers on the market, for sure. 5) Carbon: The tiny amount of carbon they supply with the unit is very poor and it will not help much with odors, at all. It was seemingly an afterthought. They do offer other filter options with more carbon but they make the mistake of putting the carbon last/after the HEPA filter. Therefore, some carbon will eventually probably get into the air. 6) Prefilter: The prefilter is decent for the filters. And it is a better prefilter than most of the less expensive cylindrical filter air purifiers on the market. Therefore, the HEPA filter will not get clogged nearly as quickly as most of their competitor’s solutions. 7) Smart Features: I don’t care about the smart features as the air quality sensors on air purifiers tend not to be super accurate so I never recommend anyone purchase an air purifier based on the Smart features. Also, the apps. oftentimes tend to have issues. 8) EN1822 Certification: The filters themselves are EN1822 certified but not the “entire system”. Still, they appear to be decent quality filters for the money and there seems to exist a good seal inside the unit so I think the units will filter well for particles and definitely better than most less expensive cylindrical (and perpendicular) HEPA solutions on the market. 9) UV Light: I am not a huge fan of the UV Lights on air purifiers and I do not know how much they really improve the overall performance of the solutions. Most of the best filtering air purifiers on the market do not possess UV Lights so I currently don’t think it is a big value add. 10) Conclusion: I have to say I am impressed with these solutions from a particle filtration standpoint… and I gotta say - It looks like German engineering “did it again” to a certain degree… that said, I think the products may actually be manufactured in India. So, for a 300 sq. ft. room with 8 foot ceilings - you can get 5 air exchanges with the Z-3000/Z-3500 - which is really GOOD! I’d currently put this particular unit at #12 on my list of best air purifiers for particles for 300 sq. ft. - ahead of the Rabbit Air BioGS, the Coway Mighty and the Winix 5500. airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/ I’m tempted to put it above the Coway 400 at #10 but the 400 would be able to get double the air exchanges in an hour and that may make it actually filter the room better even though it doesn’t possess a strong seal inside the unit. But, all in all - these Leitz cylindrical filter units look very good for the pricing. I’m gonna add them to my listing in the future. Thanks!👍

[@StefanoMarcugini-l5k]

Thaks a lot for your time and your answer!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@StefanoMarcugini-l5k U R Welcome - if you get one - please give me feedback on how you like it as I value real world feedback from users - thanks!👍

[@YC-ui9ot]

Hi Doug. Thanks for your videos, they are for informative. I’m from Malaysia and unfortunately most of the brands in this video are not accessible in my country. More notable Brands available here are blueair, Philips, levoit. Any specific models from those that you’d recommend? Im getting one mainly for my apartment, in the short term would like to filter out the formaldehyde coming out from the new furnitures and fittings, as well as to help filter dust in the bedroom. I’m ok to purchase a bigger capacity one and move it around the apartment.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. If you want to get rid of formaldehyde from new furniture. You can heat the room up and open a window and put a fan in the window to help the formaldehyde off gas. When you heat the furniture (or most any object) it will tend to off gas quicker... you just need to blow the chemicals out of your space at that point. So, some folks will heat the room and furniture then open a window and turn on the fan and do this over and over... or since you are in Malaysia - maybe you can just leave the window open in the room with the furniture for many hours during the day (and run a fan) as it appears be over 85 degrees in your area... if you are able to do that... that is probably the fastest way to get the formaldehyde out of the furniture. If you want an air purifier to help with the formaldehyde - then, you want something with a lot of carbon.... IDK if Blueair, Philips or Levoit have units with a lot of carbon that will help much with formaldehyde. They tend to be light on the carbon side. On the dust issue - a Levoit Vital 200S or Core 600S may be decent for this - not elite - but decent units that should improve the dust issue. I think the seal inside the unit of the 600S is better than most air purifiers in this price range - it is light on carbon - so I don't think it will do a great job with formaldehyde... but, I think it is a reasonably decent unit for dust/debris at the price point. Good Luck! 👍

[@chaldreader1753]

Can you please comment on Intellipure air purifiers. Thank you.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question... I am not sure how good their solutions are as I don't currently have any direct experience with their solutions. Here is how I’ve answered some other folks in the past: 1) The Test on the Product page: 1A) I see this person named Ryan Richie test the Intellipure unit vs. 5 other brands/units and it filters better than all the others in an impressive manner - in a video at this link. www.intellipure.com/products/intellipure-compact 1B) That said, I just made a video about how the last person we can trust to test air purifiers are employees of the air purifier manufacturer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJaqkmxmmptoiac If you didn’t already see it… 1C) And he says he ran the test on LOW SPEED for all the units… I’ve never seen anyone do this before… they usually run the air purifiers on higher speeds as I think very few customers will run their units on the lowest speeds… and the units tend to filter better on the lowest speeds… however, they get very few air exchanges as we would expect. So, it makes me wonder if the technology they use in the unit tests out better at lower speeds.... or else, why would he be doing this? ***EDIT 12/20/24: my suspicions may be correct as I just read IQAir say PECO technology must be run on LOW speed to be effective: www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/peco-vs-hyperhepa-technology?srsltid=AfmBOorIH2l1j087wVq7Pd6ZERXjCpzHK7Chk5-WrJH52Od1JQms_A-X 1D) Also, he sticks the end of the tester inside the chassis of each unit which I’ve also never seen anyone do before… Again, this makes me wonder if this Intellipure unit “tests out better” with the tester inside the unit. Many of the business owners/employees of air purifier manufacturers have 19,763 different ways to rig tests to make their units test out better… They “learn” how to make their units test out better over time… trial and error… I don’t know if Ryan is rigging the test to obtain favorable results… but… I wouldn’t be surprised. 2) Also, he says he is testing for “UltraFine Particles” and says .3 microns is UFP territory. However, this is NOT the case as UFP are .1 to .003 microns in size - so it is NOT a good look that he either: A) Does not know that .3 microns is only considered “Fine” particle sizes or B) Is intentionally misleading consumers who don’t know the difference. Either way, it is a bad look for a company that is supposed to be well versed on the definition of UFP… and I would consider it to be underhanded marketing tactics. I mean, how could any higher-up in an air purification manufacturer not know the definition of Ultafine Particles? It is ridiculous, IMO. 3) Someone posted on my channel about 10 months ago that they purchased an Intellipure unit for $899 unit and it broke within 2 years. And he was disappointed and was trying to get the manufacturer to help him. It didn't sound like they were helping too much. Plus, they didn’t have any warranty information available on their website which is SUPER rare for an air purifier manufacturer…. And NOT in a good way. They have since added warranty info. to their website since my checking… 4) Annual filter replacements appear to be $285 which is fairly expensive. 5) I know they talk about the DFS Technology but I haven't really seen extensive information that explains it well - other than it is "an energy field". 6) I see Intellipure is a brand owned by Healthway and Healthway does actually have a LinkedIn page with actual employees and a different website: www.healthway.com/our-brands/ And here is Ryan Richie from the testing video and it states he is the EVP of Business Development at Healthway Family of Brands… www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-richie/ So now, I don’t totally understand why they don’t mention Heathway on the Intellipure website… And Healthway sells air purification solutions that include all the ones from the Intellipure website, as well. So, there is total overlap, it seems… I am not sure what to make of all of it. 7) The Google Maps Reviews for their location are overwhelmingly positive however, some of them seem to be “too Positive” and “too enthusiastic”... 8) We have a video here with Dr. Jill Crista who recommends the Intellipure solutions and has a coupon code for viewers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZfNdYaBZdZsqKM&ab_channel=Dr.JillCrista She interviews Vinny Lobdell - the President and Co-Founder of Intellipure - so, we’ve FINALLY found the President! WooHoo! Why is his name not on the website or LinkedIn page? It seems he has moved on to other business endeavors. Oh, and - the Comments have been “Turned Off” for the video… hmmm… I wonder why. Vinny was the Global President of Pure Wellness starting in Feb 2012 until Nov. 2021 and during his tenure at Pure Wellness - in 2017, he became the co-founder of Intellipure… so, I’m not sure how that all came about. 9) I will say, I saw some impressive EN1822 testing results for the Intellipure solutions on their website.. but the testing company which did those tests also gave an AirDoctor unit a 100% filtration rate at .003 microns which I HIGHLY DOUBT to be true. Even the IQAir HealthPro Plus was EN1822 3rd party tested to do 99.5% at .003 microns… and I am positive the AirDoctor unit does not filter particles as well as the IQAir HPP… so, I think their official, impressive EN1822 test results are questionable, of course… So, there is that… 10) Also, Reddit person complaining of ozone coming from the Intellipure product www.reddit.com/r/AirPurifiers/comments/1dwyvsa/i_just_got_an_intellipure_468_dfs_filter/ Also, Reddit Intellipure EMF issues: www.reddit.com/r/AirPurifiers/comments/1dfxkxa/intellipure_emf/?share_id=PX0eDqrBbwuBMxtxgAz-B& So, I don't 100% know how good/great the Intellipure solutions are... but, I am leaning towards being skeptical. Thanks! Happy Holidays!👍

[@chaldreader1753]

@@AirPurificationEducation thank you so much, I appreciate you.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@chaldreader1753 You are welcome - Happy Holidays!

[@chaldreader1753]

@@AirPurificationEducation So should I refrain from buying Aeris 3 in 1 as the availability of filters may be an issue. I just bought one and was thinking of getting a second one but hesitate not knowing if filters will be available in the future

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@chaldreader1753 It is a risk. iRobot isn't providing any information on the future of the air purifier product line. Their robot vacuums make up 99% of all their sales so the air purifier product line is not a priority for the new CEO who started about 9 months ago. They lost money the past 2 years and therefore, the CEO had to step down. Some people in Europe tell me the Aeris 3 in 1 is very inexpensive so they purchase it with attritional filters (some people even buy 4 replacement filters) and hope that iRobot revives the product line in the near future. No one knows what they will do. It is really sad as they have unintentionally hijacked one of the best particle filtering air purifiers on the market. I am hoping they provide some insight in the 1st quarter of 2005. Good Luck!👍

[@generalfeed123]

Just a thought but would running a Corsi Rosenthal box and one of the above mentioned hepa filters work to extend the lifespan of the hepa filters since the Corsi-Rosenthal would catch the larger sized particles preventing it from clogging the hepa filters?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I have been thinking about this EXACT same thing. You MUST be SMART - cause brilliant minds think alike, lol!😆 I think it is probably more beneficial in wood type dust shops - where a lot of debris hits the air and the increased airflow of a CR Box could possibly really help prevent the HEPA unit from getting clogged too quickly... I also wondered about this in a regular room - like a family room, as well... I HAS to help, right? There are some variables involved in each environment which would determine how much it helps the HEPA filter but... for ex. I don't think the Dyson Big and Quiet has a prefilter - so yeah, I think it would potentially be a big help for that unit, in particular... but either way - even if the CR Box prevented the HEPA unit from being exposed to 50% of the larger particles - That would be a win to me... So, yeah, if someone wants to run it with a HEPA unit - I think, it just means cleaner air, in general... It is kinda like a big prefilter - to a degree... Thanks! 👍

[@NicolaCiccoli-b1y]

Hi Doug. In one of your video you said that it would be better if the carbon filter was before the hepa, otherwise some carbon particles might be released in the air. I'm trying to decide for an air purifier and I was wondering if that should be a deal breaker. For example, if in the Coway Mighty the carbon filter was the last one, would it be better to take instead a purifier with an hepa 13 and the carbon filter before it, or the Coway Mighty would still be better?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I have a Mighty with the cloth carbon filter coming before the HEPA and in this Coway video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i16apZlojZtsj8U&ab_channel=cowaymega They show the pelletized carbon version also with the HEPA coming last, as well. So, I think the carbon comes b4 the HEPA on both versions of the Mighty. The Coway Mighty is hard to beat for the price and particle filtration performance, IMO. It is not elite but pretty darn good for the money - if it can get 4+ air exchanges in your space. Also, it is currently on sale on the Coway website for $150 which is a GRRRREAT DEAL! I've never seen it this low - cowaymega.com/products/mighty-ap-1512hh

[@NicolaCiccoli-b1y]

Thanks for your answer. I agree with what you've said, but I think that I've explained myself poorly: I know that in the Mighty the carbon filter is before the Hepa, but if, for example, it was after, would still be a better choise than a normal Hepa 13 with the carbon before or in that case it would be worse?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@NicolaCiccoli-b1y I think you are asking if the carbon filter was after the HEPA filter - would it be as good a solution as a HEPA 13 with the carbon before the HEPA. There isn't really an answer to this question. We don't know the quality of the HEPA 13 unit in question. It may be great - or it may be poor. Air purification levels don't work like this - a lot depends on how well the filters are sealed in the units... There are other variables, as well. We can't just say would a HEPA 13 be better. It's like asking would a Corvette that couldn't do 0 to 60 in 3 seconds but in only 4.3 seconds... would that Corvette be better than a $70,000 sports car? We don't know how good the other sports car is. Hope that makes sense.

[@NicolaCiccoli-b1y]

I'm sorry, I meant with all the other characteristics being equal. I'm just trying to understand how much of an impact the carbon filter after would be.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@NicolaCiccoli-b1y It will depend on the brand and the carbon being used and how much airflow is going through the unit and filters. I would suspect more carbon getting into the air on higher airflow settings than lower. I would also expect more carbon getting into the air with pelletized carbon filters vs. the cloth version. So how much carbon that gets into the air will depend on some variables, for sure. So, I can't just make a blanket statement like "don't worry, it's not a lot" or don't worry - it won't affect your health much." What long term studies have been done on the carbon being emitted into the air and people breathing it? Maybe none. But what if someone does a study on this in 10 years and we find out there is a 37% more chance of lung cancer associated with units that put carbon pelletized filters last in the airflow process? Then that would possibly change a lot of thinking on this. That said - I currently believe it is probably much less of a health risk/issue, in general, than not having the air purifier in the room at all. But if I see data that conflicts with this current belief - then I may change my mind.

[@toddbunnell9675]

Great video. Can you comment on which of these purifiers (and filters) are made in the USA? Seems Austin and Airpura are both made in USA or Canada.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Off the top of my head - Austin Air is the only one I am familiar with that is US made and Airpura is from Canada. Oransi has its main offices in the US but they only assemble some of their units in the US. Also, the steel for the Austin units are from the US but the cords are internationally supplied as is the carbon, I believe. So, "American Made" has some variables applied to it. Thanks!

[@emrekarakocx]

Your reviews are great, thank you! However, the air purifiers you recommended are impossible to get in my area. The brands available here include Dyson, Winix, Levoit, Xiaomi, Shark, and Philips. I have a slight allergy to dust, and I also have a cat at home. Every morning, I wake up with a runny nose, but it goes away after an hour or two. I’m hoping an air purifier can help with this.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yes, I think an air purifier can help you with this issues. Of the ones you mentioned - I'd lean towards the Winix, Philips and even a Levoit Vital 200S.

[@emrekarakocx]

@@AirPurificationEducation Would you recommend that I buy the Winix Zero Pro?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@emrekarakocx Sure - it is somewhat similar to the 5500-2 so yeah, that would be a good investment. 👍

[@hardboard82]

I’m surprised the Airpura P714+ isn’t on the list. Is that because you think it’s a bit overkill, or too expensive, or diminishing returns? Hardly better than the Airpura R714? Some other reason(s)?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. Airpura has a lot of different units and much more than most all other air purifier manufacturers so, I asked the owner what he considered to be the best for dust/allergens/asthma and he chose the R614/R714 units and the I600/700 so I went with those. I could have added more Airpura units to the list but I didn't want to "overwhelm" people with their brand and also didn't want to appear biased towards them. I do like them a lot, though. Thank you!👍

[@CpnCrunch211]

I see some IQAir used models on ebay and was wondering if its wise to get a used one, if there was any drawbacks. Would be nice to get one on a used discount considering the new price.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

1) I've had 1 IQAir HPP for about 10 years b4 it broke and it made some funky noises around year 6 (I would sometimes punch/smack the top of it to quiet it down) and I have one now that is about 1 year old and it did make some jiggling noise after only a few months.... I put a 5 lb. weight on top of it to shut it up, LOL! And now, without the weight, I think it doesn't make the funky noise anymore... But, I wasn't too happy to hear the jiggling on a less than 1 year old $900 air purifier... And now they want $50 more, it seems. 2) So, I am a big fan of the filtration of the IQAir HPP but I have come to the realization/conclusion that I think the steel units made by Airpura and Austin Air probably last longer and are more prone to being problem free... 2 units is not a large sample, for sure... and I am guessing on this but... - I had 2 Austin Air units run 247 for over 15 years on high speed and I never had 1 issue... And the IQAir HPP that broke at about year 10 was only run 40 hours a week max. So, it only ran 25% as much as the Austin unit b4 it died... 3) With this in my mind... I think it is possibly OK to buy a used IQAir HPP unit - esp. if you change the filters... because we don't know what they were filtering.... But, I'd like to know how old the unit is and if you can check on the hours the unit ran - that would be a plus. In my opinion, if the unit is within 3 years old - I think I'm pretty cool with that ... all things considered... but, I'd also check for any cracks in the plastic chassis, as well... when you get your hands on it. 4) If your room is 500 sq. ft. or less with 8 ft. ceilings - you can get a brand new Airpura R414 with a Super HEPA filter for about $485 (with coupon code DZAIR10 - normally $535). And I think it will filter particles in a similar manner to the HPP + it has more carbon so it will be better for odors/VOCs + it is smaller so it can sit on a table, etc. And it has the same motor as the Austin Air larger unit so it is powerful and that thing was still going strong after 15 years when I swapped it out with a HPP and the other one with an Aeris 3 in 1. 5) So... I personally, would not purchase a used air purifier but... if someone could get a HPP that "looked" nice without any cracks and it was less than 3 years old... and it was a really good price - like maybe, $300 or something like this... then, that might be OK.... but, I'd want a 30 day return policy... + I'd want to know if any of the warranty still applies... Else - I'd consider an Airpura... as I am quite a fan of their solutions, as well... and customers sometimes refer to them as "almost like Industrial quality"... Those are my 2 cents - Good Luck! 👍

[@CpnCrunch211]

@@AirPurificationEducation thanks so much for the detailed response! The Airpura R414 was on my radar along with the Winix 5500-2. I've seen people on reddit recommend the Winix, I assume the price for performance is why. I have a 300 sq ft living room with a tall shed ceiling (14-8 ft) so wasn't sure if the winix would cut it or the Airpura. If the Airpura has a solid fan as you mentioned maybe I'll go for that one. Originally was thinking of getting 2 Winix 5500-2's for the space or one R414. Trying to alleviate pet dander allergies along with general air quality.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@CpnCrunch211 I like the Winix 5500 units for the $150 pricing and 2 units would definitely improve the overall air quality in your space but... the R414 is on a totally different filtration level for particles and vocs/chemicals. And it's gaskets and internal seal are vastly superior to the 5500 units. I think the R414 is like having a "mini" IQAir HPP in the room.... the R414 comes with a Super HEPA filter (99.99% at .3 microns) so it is just on a totally different level. Also, I've become more and more of the belief that air purifiers that shoot the clean air parallel to the ground will tend to provide better air quality for consumers - depending on where the units are located in relation to the people. There is no such thing as true, total "Air Exchanges" in a room - in the real world. Dirty air will leak into the environment on a regular basis and there is dust and debris on the floor, desk, bed, our clothing, etc. that will also enter the air over time, as well, as we move around and "Stir it up". So, if you have high ceilings - that will be more of a negative for the Winix 5500 units - since the clean air comes out the top towards the ceiling. The R414 will push the clean air moreso in the direction of the inhabitants of the room - which I think is much better - esp. in your room arrangement. I also like the Coway Mighty at the $150 price point and I think it has a better seal than the Winix 5500 - I have both and recently analyzed them after 6 months of running. So, over time... I think the Mighty will filter better with dirty filters than the 5500. I know the RTINGS.com test shows the 5500 filtering better than the Mighty with brand new filters... but I do not think that will be true after 6 weeks or so of actual use. Either way, I think the Mighty and 5500 are somewhat similar in performance for particles and good at the $150 price range... but I do think the R414 will be superior for smaller particle filtration that both of them. Good Luck!👍

[@CpnCrunch211]

@@AirPurificationEducation that makes sense, thanks for the help again. Will go for the R414 since it should work for my weird ceiling.

[@kaitlinbyrnes4504]

Hi! Do you have any thoughts on the new Austin Air It machine? The one that is being marketed as a personal air purifier? I am looking for something I can put on my desk and I can travel with to purifier the air in hotel rooms. I am looking for one that helps with odor and chemicals, so I would get it the the VOC wrap option. It does look pretty tiny, so I worry if it will do anything, but maybe if I keep it close to me? Austin seems to be one of the only options that helps with VOCs as well as odors.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Here are my initial knee-jerk opinions/analysis of the IT based on what I see online. 1. Size: The unit is 8” tall and 11” x 11” which seems like a pretty decent size. 2. Personal Air Purifier: They call it a “personal air purifier” but that insinuates that the unit would blow air on you/your face region. And with the Austin units - the air exits the units at about a 45 degree angle (or more) - shooting upward. So, if you want to have the air blow right in your face region with the IT - then you would have to be very specific where you place the unit to benefit from the airflow and it would have to be very close to you and kinda “under” your face region… which does not sound ideal. I think they should have put moveable louvers on the unit so people could direct the air flow more easily. Airflow of the unit: The CFM is as follows. 125 high, 62.5 medium, 31.25 low. It gets a lot of airflow for such a small unit and could get 4.6 air exchanges in a 200 sq. ft. room with 8 ft. ceilings - on high speed. So, I’d say it could be more than a “personal/spot” air purifier in a room of 200 sq. ft. or less. 3. Carbon for VOCs/Odors/Chemicals: The unit offers 2 different options - it can come with just a HEPA filter and prefilter or with an upgraded carbon cloth filter. However, there is only a $15 difference between the 2 versions. How much carbon do we think we are getting for $15? Not a lot, I am sure, as good quality carbon is fairly expensive. Plus, they do not provide a warranty for the carbon filter. Their website states, “*The optional VOC Carbon Wrap add-on is designed to last three months under normal conditions. The carbon VOC Wrap does not carry a warranty.” So, the carbon component only lasts 3 months “under normal conditions”. Based on what I am seeing - they don’t seem to have much confidence in the carbon solution, IMO… and neither do I. So, I would look at the unit as more of a particle filter solution only. The carbon option does not appear to be very strong. Also, the carbon solution is $15 by itself and it would probably need to be changed about 4 times a year… So, that cost may add up over time, as well, with shipping, etc. 4. Pricing: The HEPA only option is $475 and the option with carbon is $490. I mean, wow… that is expensive for what we are getting when we compare it to two other options which I think are superior - the IQAir Atem Desk unit and the Airpura R414. 4A. The IQAir Atem Desk unit is $400 and it filters ultrafine particles at an elite level. It does not come with carbon but you can get a Plus filter which has some. However, I don’t think the carbon will last a long time. That said, we can more easily direct the airflow to our face region and it is high level filtered air for particles, for sure… for 18% less money than the IT. Plus, it is a narrow unit so it will fit more easily on a desk. All that said, I view the Atem Desk as a "spot" air purfier - to your face region - as opposed to a soltuion that will provide air exchanges as it only has 39 CFM on high speed. 4B. The Airpura R414 is 7.5” taller than the IT and 1” wider - so it is a larger unit. It is not officially categorized as a “personal air purifier” but it is still something that can fit on a desk next to a person and I think its going to be able to blow purified air in the face region much easier than the IT. Because the air comes out on all sides at about face level (depending on how one is seated). So, I personally categorize the R414 as a quasi personal air purifier AND a room air purifier that can actually provide a good amount of air exchanges. And for $44 more than the IT we get a Super HEPA filter that filters better than HEPA at 99.99% at .3 microns. So we get BETTER than HEPA filtration. And we get 8 lbs. of carbon which is vastly superior to both the IT and the Atem for VOCs/Odors/Chemicals. Plus, it has 353 CFM on the free flow side - which will come to about 250 CFM on high speed with the filters installed. So the R414 can provide almost 4.5 air exchanges per hour, in a 400 sq. ft. room, as well. Again, with a Super HEPA filter = better than HEPA filtration. Airpura also has an R400 unit with the same dimensions as the R414 but it comes with a HEPA filter for $500. Which is only $10 more than the IT. So, when I initially look at the numbers and features of the 3 units - I personally, would probably go with either the Atem or the R414/R400 at this point in time. That is my initial knee jerk reaction. I currently believe that Austin tried to “follow” Airpura as Airpura came out with smaller units about a year or so ago - and their smaller units like the R414/R400 are selling very well. So, I feel as though Austin tried to kinda copy them in this regard - as the two brands are oftentimes compared to each other. All that said, for traveling - I do think the IT is a good option for a hotel room for particle filtration on high speed… not sure how great it is for VOCs/chemicals…. Oh yeah, if you get it - PLEASE let me know how you like it as I LOVE real world feedback from customers😃 I hope that helps. 👍

[@kaitlinbyrnes4504]

Thank you so much!!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@kaitlinbyrnes4504 You are most welcome!

[@stanleyl.9026]

Hi would the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH be good for a bedroom? This would be mostly for dust and pet hair/dander that affects allergies and asthma. Thank you.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

For the low price - yes, I do definitely like the Mighty for a bedroom for dust/allergies, etc. Other units are better but the Mighty is a good place to start. Oh yeah, whatever solution you go with - - please let me know how much it helps you - as I like real world feedback on the solutions. Thanks! 👍

[@stanleyl.9026]

@@AirPurificationEducation thanks for the reply! Would you recommend something else or should I go ahead with the mighty? I don’t mind spending more

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@stanleyl.9026 So, the Mighty is a very good unit for the money and it may/may not solve your issue. Here is a listing for units for bedrooms (300 sq. ft. and less) in order or most effective to lesser - I currently have the Mighty at #13 on the list. airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/ They are of all different price ranges and sizes but the order of the list for effectiveness is pretty accurate.

[@justeen3888]

Whats the best for mold in my house. Severly sick from mold

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room(s) and the ceiling height(s) you wish to put a solution in? (cubic footage). 2) Specifically, what are you trying to filter out of the air (dust, allergens, odors/chemicals?). A) What is the #1 most important issue you wish to resolve? It seems mold is the issue here. B) Do you currently have mold in your current space? **Was your space mold remediated? **Is the mold coming from the basement or crawlspace? **Do you need a dehumidifier for the basement/crawlspace to keep the relative humidity lower? Typically, if your RH is 60% of less - new mold will not grow. 3) Are you chemically sensitive? Or super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment? 4) What country do you live in? 5) Any other additional variables/issues with you or your environment are also helpful... Thanks!👍

[@ΓεώργιοςΠαπαδόπουλος-υ8υ]

In Usa you have mold on your houses, because of moisture and the wood of your houses. Use ozone generator to clean the house. And buy mini split AC units for your house. In Europe we use them also for heat, and we don't have moisture problems in our houses. They are in affordable prices and with very low consumption.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@ΓεώργιοςΠαπαδόπουλος-υ8υ Many homes in the US have mold issues stemming from high relative humidity in their basements and/or crawlspaces. This is a common issue fixed with correctly sized dehumidifiers to keep the RH below 60%. Thank you!

[@ΓεώργιοςΠαπαδόπουλος-υ8υ]

I aggre, but dehumidifiers don't work well at low temperature's. In Europe we use mini split Ac's that take the moisture out, and also give heat to the rooms. Thank you for all your efforts with the Air Purifiers. I subscribed to your channel. 👍 ​@@AirPurificationEducation

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@ΓεώργιοςΠαπαδόπουλος-υ8υ Yes, the US has definitely been "late to the party" on the mini split issue, for sure. That said, I am seeing them more and more popping up over the past 5 years for residential and commercial buildings - at least, here in Georgia. We never seemed to have caught onto the whole "metric system" but there is still some hope for us on the mini split issue, lol! 😆 Thank you!👍

[@cryptospacefox4898]

What is the best air purifier for pet hair, cats etc but also does all the other VOCs etc

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I think the Airpura R714 with a Super HEPA filter and 18 lbs. of carbon: www.airpura.com/products/r714-the-everyday-air-purifier?_pos=3&_sid=77f9025d5&_ss=r You get a 10% Discount with Coupon Code DZAIR10

[@ETfrogable]

What do you think about ozone (O₃ = Trioxygen) generators ? Harmful ?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Ozone generators can be effective at helping to improve air quality and get rid of odors, etc - but they are supposed to be run when occupants are not in the home. So, they are more of a temporary solution when no one is around… but not something we would want running continuously while we are home co-existing with it. Thanks!👍

[@ETfrogable]

@@AirPurificationEducation Yeah right, but I heard they don't use them in California because they think it's bad for health. I had read some university study about it..

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@ETfrogable So, they said that the ozone was unhealthy - even when the occupants were not present when the machines were running? That a day later (or so) the effects of the ozone machine still posed health issues to people? Can you please give me the link to the University Study that said this? I would appreciate it. I have read and analylzed a couple of “University/Medical Studies” the past several days on air purification issues and I have been shocked at the lack of understanding some of these people/authors/University students exhibit in their tests/studies/conclusions… And then other future University Studies reference their works… kinda like the “blind leading the blind” stuff… I think I’m gonna eventually make a video on this topic as I’ve seen sometimes they honestly just don’t know what they are talking about - and some of their conclusions are just not accurate. Yet, they are portrayed as “experts” in the industry and that is just NOT the case. Now, this ozone issue we are talking about - perhaps the study is accurate... they may be 100% correct. But, I have just become super skeptical of some of these "studies" recently as I've seen some of them make massive mistakes in their testing methodologies and or conclusions that they drew based on other data. Thanks! 👍

[@ETfrogable]

@@AirPurificationEducation Try this : ' Hazardous Ozone-Generating Air Purifiers ' on google as I cannot post links (it's from Califorina Air Resource board). I think it's forbidden to use ozone generators in California. Thanks for your answers by the way and yeah you should definitely make a video about it.

[@7zx2049]

Hi how about GermGuardian AC3000 AirSafe+ Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter & UV-C ?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry. I’ve never sold this unit nor have I consulted on it. But based on what I see online - I’d initially say this: Here is a video I viewed - Video1 (there are not a lot of in depth, video reviews on this unit at this point in time): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_bknZ_mJKLnZI&ab_channel=ReviewsZoo Manufacturer’s Product Page: guardiantechnologies.com/products/germguardian-ac3000-airsafe-intelligent-air-purifier-with-360-hepa-13-filter-with-air-quality-sensor-and-uv-c-light-white’ I also looked at the product manual and some Amazon content. 1) PREFILTER: The prefilter is also the carbon filter and it is supposed to be cleaned/vacuumed every month which is a good thing, IMO. This will help retain airflow. 2) GASKETS: Gasket on the HEPA Filter: Gasket on the Bottom of the HEPA filter looks pretty decent based on Video1. I saw a picture of the gaskets on the top of the HEPA filter, as well, and it looks pretty good esp. for such an inexpensive solution. 3) SEALS: Seals between the HEPA Filter and the inside of the unit: Based on video1 we can see by the way she takes off the bottom of the filter that there is not going to be a good seal inside the unit between the HEPA filter and the inside of the unit. But I cannot see how much the top of the unit is pressed against the top of the unit… or not. But, based on the video - the HEPA filter is not pressed against the top of the unit. 4) UV Lights: I am not currently a fan of UV lights/technology. I don’t currently think they offer a strong benefit to an air purification solution. 5) SMART FEATURES/AIR QUALITY SENSORS: I am not a fan, in general, of the Smart features/Air Quality Sensors on air purifiers as the air quality sensors tend to be inaccurate. And less expensive air quality sensors on actual air purifiers tend to be even more inaccurate. And I don’t see the value of my air purifier running at a higher or lower speed based on what the sensor on the unit thinks is the quality of my air. I want my air quality to be good all the time - so I run my units at a high rate of speed 247 - regardless of whether they have air quality sensors on them, or not. 6) CARBON: This unit has very little carbon so it will not be good for odors/VOCs. Replacement filter on Amazon: Seems they have 4 different replacement filters for the unit - one for pets, smoke, etc. and all are below $40. They do have replacement filter options with more carbon and they may be OK for a short period of time in a small space for a few months… depending on the amount of odors/VOCs in the environment and how sensitive someone is to them. 7) AIRFLOW: The chassis of the unit has a triangularish type shape and I’ve never seen an air purifier with this type of shape. It makes the unit look more attractive, to a degree. But it is a poor design for airflow - I currently believe a cylindrical shaped chassis should accompany a cylindrical shaped HEPA filter for optimal airflow issues. Plus, there are areas around the outside of the chassis that don’t have holes to allow for airflow - and this is also not great, either. 8) CONCLUSION: I like the filter and gaskets for the low price. And I like the fact you can clean the prefilter. I think the unit can help consumers with dust/debris issues in smaller spaces like 200 sq. ft. with 8 ft. ceilings. I like it better than the Levoit 300 on the prefitler issue. And I think it has better carbon options than the 300, as well. I doubt it is going to do a good job on ultrafine particles as it is an inexpensive lower level unit but I do like it for the money for larger particle filtration in a small space. And I think it can help folks improve their overall air quality in a small space. I think it is definitely a good investment for $79 on Amazon: amzn.to/4a3H3oX All that said, I think for $129, the TrueSens Z-2000 has a better seal inside the unit + a DuPont HEPA filter (better HEPA filter) - and it will filter particles better than the AC3000. amzn.to/3zpQPUu It can almost get 4 air exchanges in 200 sq. ft. per hour (the smaller Z-1000 is better sized for 125 sq.ft.). But, it is also more expensive than the AC3000 - so, it depends on how much one is willing to invest. So, that is what I currently think - Good Luck!👍

[@7zx2049]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you for your insightful comment; I completely agree with your points! I reviewed your guide and was wondering if you could please rank the best air purifiers for formaldehyde? Cheers!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@7zx2049 Best Solutions for Formaldehyde that I am currently aware of: 1) There are multiple Airpura solutions with carbon mixtures for formaldehyde: www.airpura.com/search?q=formaldehyde&options%5Bprefix%5D=last 2) IQAir GC Unit: amzn.to/4bEyf96 3) Dyson Big and Quiet Formaldehyde: amzn.to/4gQAiZI

[@hakighz1952]

I wonder what would be your opinion on electrostatic air purifiers like Airdog which claims it is better than hepa units

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. 1) I sold Friedrich C90B units in the past and they had Electrostatic filters involved and my understanding was - they filter less and less efficiently over time as the filters get dirtier. That said, the Friedrich C90B may/may not filter in a similar way to the Airdog solutions. I don’t have real world experience with the Air Dog solutions but someone asked me about them about 5 months ago and I looked at them online for a short period of time and I commented: 2) “I don’t have direct experience with them. They seem like decent units and look like they are made of above average quality. They do make some pretty large claims, though, “Airdog X8 is powered by patented TPA technology. TPA® creates an ionic field that actively removes ((instead of trapping) harmful particles, common allergens such as pollen, pet dander, and dust, filtering them down to 0.0146 micron (6x smaller than similar air purifier filters) and around 10 to 20 times more efficient than traditional HEPA air filters.” What exactly does 10 to 20 times more efficient than HEPA mean? Plus, they only have a 1 year warranty which doesn’t inspire tremendous confidence in me. $650 to $1,100 air purifiers with only a 1 year warranty? Where is their confidence in the longevity of their products? To me, that’s kind of a red flag. I can see a $100 unit having a 1 year warranty but $650 and up? I don’t like that, at all.” 3) Ozone Removal Filter comes last. On the EdenPURE website it says, “Ozone Removal - while low levels of ozone are not harmful, the Airdog® supercharges the dirty air through the early stages of purification through ionization and ozone generation. This final stage removes ozone from the returning clean air. This would also include any previously occurring ozone in the air of highly polluted cities and countries whether occurring only on hot “alert” days or from man-made pollution alert days.” Yeah… I’m not too excited about that whole thing… It actually looks like it may filter in a similar manner to the older Friedrich C90B…which created ozone… but these guys have a filter that comes last that removes it? Hmmm… my knee jerk reaction is - I think, I’ll pass, lol! 4) Also, in general, I kinda feel this way about “special filtration technologies” that some companies talk about: I currently tend to trust the IQAirs of the world who can implement these technologies if they thought it was beneficial to the overall filtration of their solutions - but choose not to. The Aeris 3 in 1 was created by an MIT guy and another engineer from a top 7 global engineering school... And that was created within the past 8 years or so... and they chose not to implement electrostatic technologies and whatever other technologies they could have... and the 3 in 1 filters particles at an elite level + the company was purchased for $72 Million by iRobot 2-3 years ago... So, I tend to believe in their engineering abilities to come up with the best solution... over other companies "adding" technologies to their solutions which may or may not be of benefit... but, they like to highlight in their marketing campaigns... like, "we have this technology and it makes us different/better". I always think - if it is so great, then why didn't IQAir or Aeris or Camfil implement it in their upper echelon solutions? Thanks!👍

[@hakighz1952]

@ Thank you for your comprehensive answer. I really appreciate that. I am looking for small unit for my bedroom and it is a pain to go through marketing lingo. As to airdog the idea of not having to replace filters every couple of month and with air purifier in all rooms which really adds to quite an expense was very appealing. But yeah, I was not sure if technology is mature enough. Thank you again on your thoughts

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@hakighz1952 Yeah, companies in the industry can say a lot of stuff which may or may not be accurate. You can look at my link to some of the best air purifiers for smaller rooms (300 sq. ft. and less) for particle filtration - like dust/asthma, etc... airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/ But IDK, where you are located or what you want to specifically filter.

[@ejg6f]

what's your thought about LG puricare system?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Looks like there are 4 different ones… and they ain’t cheap - which one? www.lg.com/us/air-purifiers?gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds

[@alexschrauwen9964]

I have two aeris air 3-1 but i find the air inlets very small.and the prefilters are a pain in the ass to get in place . Is it really so good as you said in another set of reviews. I have bought them for € 49.95 and reserve filters also 49.95 euro. So have enough for two years now

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the little metal screen prefilters are kinda difficult to navigate initially. But, after you do it a few times it becomes very simple. Now, I don't even look and I just clip them into place quickly... but the first time I got the unit - I was down on my hands and knees trying to figure out how to get them into place. And Yes, the particle filtration from the 3 in 1 is ELITE and I think even better than the $950 IQAir HealthPro Plus. And even changing the prefilters on the IQAir HPP is kinda difficult and many folks complain about that process, as well. It is harder than on the 3 in 1. All in all, you got fantastic particle filtering units for what appears to be an unbelievably low price - Congrats!👍 I paid about $700 more than you did for a single unit 😭

[@heathmister26]

Is an older used IQAir model a good option if I get all new filters?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Maybe, - it will depend on the price and the age of the unit and how many hours are on the motor. My 1st IQAir HPP died after running it about 40 hours a week for about 10 years. But, it sometimes made some noises after about 6-7 years... So, it depends on a few factors, I think.

[@BrandiPrimo-q2q]

Hello Doug! What are your thoughts on Philips air purifier? Expecially the ac3033/10. Do you think they generally have a good seal?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

No, that internal seal does not look good from the videos I’ve seen.

[@BrandiPrimo-q2q]

Ok, thanks! I love your videos, they are very informing!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@BrandiPrimo-q2q Thank you!👍

[@dianerobin2904]

Thanks for your excellent and detailed informative videos! I purchased an Austin Bedroom Machine in 2021 mainly due to mold and virus concerns in our small, just under 1000 square ft. home. At time of purchase Austin stated to change the filter every 2 years. Now Austin says the filters last 5 years. Did they upgrade their filter?? Or did they just revise their estimate on longevity of the filter? 2 years compared to 5 years is a pretty big difference. The Bedroom Machine filter now costs roughly $570. I may replace with the Healthmate Plus filter which is now $430. Anecdotally, the Austin Bedroom Machine has certainly helped with the mold issue. On the down side, I have found it to be loud from the start. I am rather sensitive to noise. The unit sits in an open living area and runs 24/7 on low except when I vacuum ( then it's on high). If I had found your videos in 2021 I might have gone with a different machine.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your comment! For the past 17 years - I have always seen the Austin Air HEPA filter replacements for all their units to be about 5 years. That said, I don't think the carbon component will last 5 full years. The Austin units tend to be somewhat loud on the highest speed but I generally like the white noise they make. That bedroom machine is a very good investment in your long-term health, for sure. If you replace it with the Plus filter - please let me know how you like it in comparison - I would be interested in your feedback on this issue. Thank you!👍

[@mrjunk3203]

What air purifier would you recommend for a nail salon?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry. Nail Salon environments require a lot of carbon to absorb the VOCs/chemicals. For a Nail Salon application, I'd go with the Airpura C600DLX. It has 26 pounds of specialized carbon which is the most of any stand alone air purification solution I am familiar with. I consider Airpura to be the closest thing to "carbon experts" out of about 50 or so different air purification manufacturers that I work with. And they recommend the C600DLX to be their best solution for Nail Salons out of all their units. *1st Airpura C600DLX: www.airpura.com/products/c600-dlx-chemicals-and-gas-abatement-plus?_pos=6&_sid=5ce0653eb&_ss=r *2nd Best I would select is the C600. This also has 26 lbs. of carbon but does not take out as many different types of chemicals as the DLX model. C600: www.airpura.com/products/c600-chemical-and-gas-abatement?_pos=8&_sid=0e6b20399&_ss=r *3rd Best I would select is the F600DLX. This also has 26 lbs. of carbon and focuses on Formaldehyde a little bit more. F600DLX:www.airpura.com/products/f600-dlx-extra-formaldehyde-vocs-and-particle-abatement?_pos=6&_sid=e2b81a62e&_ss=r ***You get a 10% discount on the Airpura solutions with coupon code: DZAIR10 *4th Best: IQAir GC: amzn.to/4bEyf96 This has 12 lbs. Of carbon and it is very good for VOCs and Odors. Please let me know if you have any additional questions - Thank you!👍

[@mrjunk3203]

@@AirPurificationEducation thank you for the reply and great content

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for the kind words - I do try😄 @@mrjunk3203

[@jakab4898]

Hi, Thank you for sharing your expertise. I want to buy a purifier for a 400-square-foot room that is very close to a high-traffic road. What are the best options for such an environment if there are no other specific needs? What contaminants should I focus on? For example, would filtering out nitrogen dioxide be important? If so, is a carbon filter sufficient, or do I need a more specialized filter for this application, such as zeolite?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. I assume your ceiling is 8 ft. tall? Let me get back to you on this for a more complete answer. Thank you!

[@jakab4898]

Yes, ceiling is 8 ft. Thank you very much.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@jakab4898 OK Cool - thanks. Let me check a few things - thanks!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@jakab4898 Thank you for your inquiry. I am going to give you a couple of options and they all have additional carbon additives like the Airpura V600 and V400 have potassium iodide - and the IQAir HPP has potassium permanganate: 1) IQAir HealthPro Plus unit: It has 5 lbs. of carbon and IQAir says to change the carbon about every 18 months but I run mine 247 and I think I may actually have to change it every 6 months or so… as I feel like it doesn’t do as good a job for odors after around 6 months… So, you will probably have to change the carbon sooner than 18 months, IMO. That said, it should do a great job in 400 sq. ft. for particle filtration and also do a good job on the VOC issues, as well. amzn.to/3NIJ6Uq 2) Airpura V600 with 18 lbs. of carbon. www.airpura.com/products/v600-vocs-and-chemicals-good-for-wildfires-air-purifier?_pos=5&_sid=e69cfc2a4&_ss=r This is a HEPA solution with a lot of carbon. It would do a great job in 400 sq. ft. But it is a larger unit and since you only have 400 sq. ft. - then you could also go with the smaller V400. 3) Airpura V400 which has 8 lbs. of carbon. You can still get a lot of air exchanges with this unit in 400 sq. ft. (The fan is as powerful as the IQAir HPP’s fan) but it is much smaller than the other 2 units and can sit on a table, etc. www.airpura.com/products/v400-vocs-and-chemicals-good-for-wildfires-air-purifier?_pos=2&_sid=2b170eb09&_ss=r You can get a 10% discount on the Airpura solutions when you use Coupon Code DZAIR10 on their site or on the phone with them. I would say all 3 of these options are really good for Car/Road type pollutants for a 400 sq. ft. space. If you remember, please provide feedback on how you like whatever solution you go with as I value real world customer opinions. Thank you and Good Luck! 👍

[@jakab4898]

Thank you very much! I like the IQ air, the model HealthPro 250 NE is available here in Australia, which seems to be essentially the same as the HealthPro Plus. It's pricy, so I'll probably wait till Black Friday to see if I can get one cheaper.

[@adiands850]

Hello, thank you for the awesome videos! May I ask why the Aeris aair Lite does not appear in your list in this video? Since in your other video about best dust purifiers, it came top of your recommendation. Thank you!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

The reason is that iRobot, which now owns Aeris, apparently has decided to not continue manufacturing the Lite unit. I was told they don't have future plans for the Lite unit a couple of months ago. It seems they were going to only go with the 3 in 1 unit. That said, they got a new CEO a few months ago and we'll just have to see what his plans are for the entire product line. Thanks!👍

[@adiands850]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thanks! I actually just ordered one today in the EU, based on your recommendation. So it looks like I got one of the remaining ones in stock. I am tempted to get a couple of spare filters in case the price for their consumables increases.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@adiands850 Good for you! I hope they continue to manufacture and support it but we'll just have to see. Thanks! 👍

[@JeffreyMcIntosh]

Very helpful, but it is quite difficult to digest the vast amount of data. I appreciate your intense detail. It seems like the best value for the money is the Airpura R414 Air Purifier. After applying your discount code, you can get it for under $500, which is a great price for a very heavy-duty filter system. Let me know if I am missing something, as even the Austin systems are $200 more. Thank you again, I appreciate your channel!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your comment. Yeah - there is an ocean of information on this stuff and I learn new things weekly, lol! Yes, the R414 is a GREAT filter for particles in about 500 sq. ft. and less IMO... and it has more carbon than most solutions out there - even the IQAir HPP. That said, I just purchased the V414 last Friday, which also has a Super HEPA filter like the R414 but it has Potassium Iodide in the Carbon, as well, so it will take more chemicals out of the air... For example, smoke has a couple thousand chemicals in it and the carbon in the V414 will help take more of them out of the air. V414: www.airpura.com/products/v414-vocs-and-chemicals-good-for-wildfires-air-purifier?_pos=1&_sid=dad03c8c9&_ss=r I sometimes get smoke in my area and I could actually smell it coming through my window last week. And during the year, we get some other smokey-ish, kinda odor that blankets the outside air on a weekly basis - in general - throughout the year. IDK if it is smoke or a manufacturing process in our region. So, I figured I'll go with the better carbon version as it is just a little bit more money. I think they are both really good units - esp. for the money. 👍

[@JeffreyMcIntosh]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you! I see the size of space is a important consideration! Thank you again, we will start out with a R414 (thank you for discount code!) then see how it goes, if we like it will get two other units from them to put around the house R614 etc. Thank you! This was the only video I found where I felt confident about my purchase after watching, Ha!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@JeffreyMcIntosh 1) "I see the size of space is a important consideration!" Yes, it is for sure... but I also think being in the DPCA - Direct Path of Clean Air, is also a consideration, as well. An Airpura unit near me - shooting air parallel to the floor in my direction is superior to relying on "air exchanges" in most cases, I think - because, there is no such thing as 100% air exchanges in a room in the real world. In air purifier testing chambers - yeah, they may be airtight and they oftentimes do not permit any outside air from entering... Well, that just about NEVER happens in the real world... and I sit near my 2 large windows for much of the day - so having a smaller solution - between me and the windows is going to be superior for my situation in this particular room. There are some variables to consider - I have learned. Anyhow - Let me know what you think of the unit - if you remember to... as I value real-world feedback on the solutions. Thank you!👍

[@JeffreyMcIntosh]

Thank you so much. Another question in your experience how do you feel about installed solutions like: the Trane CleanEffects™ and Air scrubber IAQ-295- (Retro) compared to some of your top picks in this video like standalone airpura, etc? Who performs better, cost, vaule? Thank you sir!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@JeffreyMcIntosh This is a good question and I will eventually get into whole house air purification solutions that connect to HVAC systems in the future. I just have so much other stuff to work on right now… I did sell some different Whole House solutions/brands in the past - while I was in the last company for 15 years. And here is what I currently think… 1) Whole house air filtration solutions will have a problem filtering particles and VOCs/chemicals as well as upper echelon stand alone units because of the large quantity of air that is running through the HVAC systems. You don’t want to cause a “bottleneck” in the airflow running through your ducts so it’s very hard to filter that air at a high level. For example: The IQAir HPP ($949) is rated at 99.5% filtration at .003 microns. And their more recently engineered solution - the Atem X ($1,400) which has more airflow than the HPP, is only rated at 99% at .003 microns and that is only at the lower speeds… And their whole house solutions (the PerfectPro Series) are rated at 95% for .003 microns (and they don’t filter at a HEPA level). And of course, they handle more airflow than the 2 stand alone units. So, even with the IQAir Product line - and they are definitely top 1% when it comes to air purifier manufacturers on the market… They have a lot of money to put into R&D and they have the ability to hire top level engineers… We can clearly see - their solutions filter particles worse as there is more airflow involved. Plus, their whole house solutions and the Atem X do NOT have any carbon for VOCs/chemical filtration. Another BIG reason to go with a HPP, IMO. Their whole house solutions range from $1,800 to $3,400 but I’d rather purchase individual HPP units for a few rooms. 80/20 rule - I’d put them in the rooms I spend 80% of my time, in general. 2) If I was going to choose a Whole House filtration solution right this second… I think the Amaircare AirWash Whisper units are good and currently, I think that is what I would put in my home when it comes to whole house air purifiers. **They have their own independent fan. **They are 3rd party HEPA tested. **And their AirWash solutions utilize carbon for odors. **Amaircare is a very reputable manufacturer based out of Canada. They have been around for over 25 years and they make really good air purifier solutions. A few years ago, I dealt with a consultant in the filtration industry - his name was Dan Ventura. He is located around the Seattle area. He has a consulting company called Hawk Environmental and I found him to be very knowledgeable about air filtration, in general. Our company worked with him in regards to the Amaircare solutions - as we were a dealer for them. He told us the AirWash solutions were being used in libraries (and/or Government buildings) in Seattle, specifically for wildfire issues. The buildings provided a "safe space" for people with breathing problems from wildfires - if I remember correctly. All that said, I don’t think they are great for VOCs/chemicals as the air is moving through the carbon quickly and it has a harder time absorbing the contaminants… I had a customer tell me they thought it wasn’t great for odors. So, if you are interested in something like that - then you could contact Dan and tell him what you are interested in for your whole house solution... and I feel confident he will point you in the right direction as he seemed to be very "customer-centric". 206-208-6826 [e-mail] Please let me know how it goes with Dan and whatever feedback you can provide on whatever whole house solution you choose… 3A) The Trane CleanEffects: I sold these units at my previous employer… and when I say “sold” I mean, we had them in inventory (or a brand just like it) but I never actively recommended them to customers. Their website: www.trane.com/residential/en/products/indoor-air-quality/air-purification/cleaneffects/ 3B) They don’t claim to be able to capture particles smaller than .3 microns… so if 90% of the particles in the air we breathe are Ultrafine particles and they’re .1 to .003 microns in size… this solution does not appear to be nearly as good as some of the upper echelon stand alone units. 3C) It also does not possess any carbon so it won’t help with odors and chemicals. 3D) The video on this page has a women saying - at 17 seconds into it… that the unit “removes up to 99.98% of airborne particles” but in the fine print below - it says “Based on 3rd Party testing of particle removal efficiency down to 0.3 microns (2005)”. What?! So, it is NOT removing 99.98% of ALL the particles in the air… the sneaky verbiage/wording is “up to” - that is the sneaky way of saying it doesn’t. And what is up with the 2005 testing date?! I was a YOUNG MAN in 2005 - with hopes and dreams and…. well, enough about me… This exact version of the unit was around 20 years ago? It hasn’t changed at all in 20 years? Interesting… I guess we could say the IQAir HPP was around over 20 years ago, as well… They do the same in the first paragraph of the manual: “Congratulations - Your air filtration system is the most advanced, innovative and effective whole house air filtration system on the market today. It is designed to deliver air that is meticulously filtered and cleaned of up to 99.98% of allergens to provide maximum comfort. You and your family can breathe easier than ever before.” “Up to 99.98%”, lol! Which reminds me - I have a great job offer for very talented, aggressive salespeople! What is the compensation? That’s the BEST PART! You will get compensated “UP TO” $1 million dollars per year… depending on how many CleanEffects solutions you sell, lol! 3E) The “Certified asthma & allergy friendly” sticker is just marketing - not impressive. I am sure the IQAir whole house solutions filter particles much better than this solution. 3F) At 33 seconds into the video she says it “Removes 99% of substitute COVID-19 particles.” I think it is much easier to test filtration equipment and get it to provide “good test results” for Covid and viruses vs. dust particles. I’ve seen $100 stand alone solutions provide graphs that show they filter “99% of this virus and that virus and bacteria”, etc. And we’ll generally see air purifier manufacturers pushing the “virus filtration capabilities” of their units as they seem to oftentimes get the 99% number/metric in the marketing/advertisement one way or another… So, this is also not an impressive point to me, either…. As so many other - even very inexpensive stand alone air purifiers provide similar verbiage. But, I don’t think the vast majority of these solutions actually perform at those levels in the real world. (CONTINUED BELOW)

[@illmatic215]

Hello. I am completely sold on the HPP because of ultra fineparticles and virus protection for my living room but i dont know if that is over kill. I am also looking for bedroom purification with virus and dust. What purifiers would you recommend i need ultra fine particle protection in my bedroom if i have it down stairs in the main living space? I am in the us market

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry. 1) “I am completely sold on the HPP because of ultra fineparticles and virus protection for my living room but i dont know if that is over kill.” I run the HPP in my bedroom for the same reasons and if I want elite particle filtration a space that I spend many of the hours of my day - then no, I wouldn’t consider it to be over kill at all. It all depends on what level of filtration one wants. The more UF particles we breathe on a daily basis - the more unhealthy it is for us over the coming 10, 20 and 30 years - there is an accumulative toxicity issue within our bodies - esp. over time. 2) “I am also looking for bedroom purification with virus and dust. What purifiers would you recommend i need ultra fine particle protection in my bedroom” For the bedroom - if pricing and size is an issue - I’d go with an Airpura R414 with a Super HEPA filter which filters better than HEPA (99.99% at .3 microns). It is much smaller than both the HPP and the Aeris 3 in 1(which I have in my family room) so will take up less room in a bedroom + it can fit on a table… Also, it has 8 lbs. of carbon which is more than what both the HPP and the 3 in 1 have combined… so it is vastly superior for odors/chemicals than either of those solutions. It currently retails for $535 but you can use Coupon Code: DZAIR10 to get a 10% discount - which will bring it down to about $482.00: www.airpura.com/products/r414-the-everyday-air-purifier?_pos=1&_sid=3d5ea67f8&_ss=r If you would be so kind… Please let me know what solution you choose and how it works for you as I value real-world feedback on the solutions. Thank You and Good Luck!👍

[@illmatic215]

Thank you for responding quickly. I purchased the HPP using your link prior to reading your response. I am also going to purchase the AirPura 414 either today or tomorrow. One final question. During the winter we often use a humidifier in most rooms we are in. Will they impact each other if I have them both running at the same time?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@illmatic215 Oh great - thank you, I hope you love the units! "During the winter we often use a humidifier in most rooms we are in. Will they impact each other if I have them both running at the same time?" I doubt it should be an issue, because we use a humidifier in the winter with our air purifiers, as well. The last company I was at also sold humidifiers and some customers had both a humidifier and an air purifier running simultaneously during the winter months. I would say - it should not be an issue so long as you kinda keep them a distance from each other. For ex. in our room, during the winter - we have a humidifier on one side and the air purifier on the other side. And the humidifier blows the water droplets up into the air. This is totally fine... That said, I wouldn't want the humidifier sitting right next to the air purifier blowing water droplets directly into the intake of the unit... because when the mist comes out - I wouldn't want the air purifier pulling in the water before it can evaporate in the air... if that makes sense. Worst case scenario - if the 2 units are too close to each other... - the prefilter would get a little damp but the continuous airflow would probably dry it out pretty quickly. In over 15 years - I've never had a customer tell me they had a problem running a humidifier and air purifier in the same room so I really think everything should be OK. Hope you love the units and let me know what your thoughts are - thanks!👍

[@illmatic215]

I've been using thr HPP for the last few weeks. I absolutely love it. Thank you for thr recommendation. I am going to order the air Pura today for a smaller option in the bedrooms.

[@illmatic215]

I just tried to order it shows the couple code for DZAIR10 doesn't work for the AirPura R414

[@rock05climber]

Great videos! Do you have any info on how trustworthy the refurbished Aeris 3 in 1's are. I can't find who refurbished them. Thanks!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I know there are some refurbs out there but I don't know how good they are or the length of warranty. A 3 in 1 customer was complaining yesterday that she couldn't get any assistance with her unit as she was apparently having some issues with it. + we don't know what the new iRobot CEO plans for the Aeris product line. So, I personally would wait to see what iRobot plans to do with the product line. Of note: it only accounted for about 1% of their sales last year so I don't think it will be a major focus for the new CEO for a while, unfortunately. Thanks!

[@NuanDaa]

Have you tested airdoctor 5500?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I don’t have any first hand experience with the Air Doctor units but I have been asked about them multiple times in the past - so I have done a little research on them… + I want to get one to do a review on it, eventually. So, here are some of my current thoughts on the Air Doctor Product line: 1) The filters are implemented in a perpendicular manner to the floor - for most of the units and this is not ideal for sealing issues. Dirty air will escape around the fillers over time. Filters installed in a parallel manner to the floor can be superior solutions for sealing issues - like the IQAir HealthPro Plus and the Aeris 3 in 1. 2) Air Doctor has documentation which shows that some of their units have been 3rd party tested and they claim to filter 99.99% down to .003 microns but I HIGHLY doubt this to be true in the real world. That is better filtration than the elite IQAir HPP but the Air Doctor units are not sealed nearly as well as the IQAir HPP. And the HPP doesn’t even filter 99.99% at .003 microns. So, they are presenting some really sketchy 3rd party testing documentation, IMO. Yes, some 3rd party testing labs will provide testing results which make some of the units appear to filter better than they actually do. No ethics. 3) Air Doctor has used some very sketchy/underhanded marketing tactics in the past with online influencers making their units appear to filter at an elite level when this is not the case. And influencers are more than willing to throw all sorts of debris into the filters to make them super dirty and seem like they filter extremely well because Air Doctor provides them with a 15% commission on the sales. And this is the most commission I’ve seen for any air purifier in the entire industry. Now, I am not against influencers making money with manufacturers (Heck, even I want to do this) but - they have been more aggressive then most manufacturers and the few influencer videos/blog pics. I’ve seen show a ridiculous amount of debris stuck to the prefilters - which will NEVER occur in the real world. Fake marketing. I run 7 or so air puriifers in my home and I’ve never accumulated even 20% of the debris these influencers show on their prefilters - which supposedly got filtered within only 4 weeks or so. I believe they coached these influencers to make the prefilters super dirty - as the influencers were “generic” and not “air purification” specific influencers. I believe these are unethical marketing practices. 4) The Air Doctor units only have a 1 year warranty which I think STINKS and it is one of the worst and shortest warranties in the entire industry - that I have ever seen in 16 years. Very Bad! Where is their confidence in their product line? I cannot believe they are selling air purifiers - mostly for over $300 - and they only have a 1 year warranty… I was very surprised when I found this out. They are definitely one of the worst manufacturers when it comes to warranty length. And I complained in past videos about Aeris only having a 2 year warranty, LOL! I mean, only 1 year??? Crazy. 5) All that said, I think they are decent solutions - kinda like average - but not elite. But definitely better than nothing. And so I'd probably rank them around #12B on my current dust/asthma ranking list for a 300 sq. ft. room. So, I currently think they are decent but def. not elite. 6) Here is my current listing of some of the best air purifiers for dust/particle filtration for small and large room sizes: airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/ Hope that helps! 👍

[@Popa3120]

Hello, what is your opinion of the Alen air filters? Have you tested them or used them personally? Wondering if they’re worth the high price tag?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I have sold Alen Air purifiers in the past and I think they make decent units. Not elite, but decent. What do you want your unit to filter? How large is your space? What is the price you are looking at? I'll tell you what I think. 👍

[@Popa3120]

@@AirPurificationEducation I need a purifier for my daughter’s mild asthma due to a dog dander allergy. We have a two story 2100 sq ft home.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@Popa3120 Air purifiers will only work in the room they reside in. For example, you put one in your bedroom with the door shut and you put one in your Kitchen/Family room. Here is my listing of best air purifiers for asthma for 300 sq. ft. rooms/bedrooms and also 1,000 sq. ft. spaces: airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/

[@Mojo_DK_]

What is your opinion on the Nukit Tempest or the Clear Air Kit stuff?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I do not have direct experience/feedback with either solution(s) (ie. I never sold them to customers) but knowing that - here is what I currently think of MERV 13-centric solutions, in general: 1) The people who try to sell/push MERV 13 solutions tend to stress lower costs and lower noise vs. typical "HEPA" air purifier solutions. I do think - depending on the solution that sometimes/oftentimes a MERV13 solution can be quieter - however, just of note: CR Boxes can oftentimes be very loud (even though, I know we are not really talking about them specifically - I want to add them into the general MERV 13 conversation). 1B) When it comes to the cost of the solutions - good quality MERV13 filters from say 3M, are not really that inexpensive and I don’t think the MERV13 solutions, in general, are as “super inexpensive” as some may think vs. a HEPA solution. This all depends on the specific units we are talking about and how much they are run, etc - of course. But when I did a cost analysis of a CR Box with 3M filter replacements vs. about 17 other air purifiers - the CR Box ranked #9 as the most expensive solution to run over a year. This really surprised me because all you see online is how inexpensive they are vs. manufactured air purifiers… well, with 3M filters - which I’ve heard are supposed to be the best in the industry - I found that not to be the case: airpurificationeducation.com/cost-of-ownership-rankings/ That said, the Nukit and Clean Air Kits are probably going to be less expensive to own - I am assuming, since they utilize less filters + the power supply is supposed to be more energy efficient. So, I can see where the Nukit and Clean Air Kits will in general, be less expensive than most HEPA air purifiers on the market to own and run. So, without much analysis on this issue - I do currently think these 2 brands will possess lower cost of ownership than most HEPA solutions. 2) As for the filtration - neither MERV13 solution possesses any carbon so I think they will lacking when it comes to filtering VOCs/odors vs. some other air purifier brands. 3) I do think these MERV 13 solutions are good for filtering larger particles. And they will help take out larger particles in the air but the smaller particles are the most dangerous to humans and the most plentiful in the air (ultrafine particles = 90% of the particles in our air and they are .1 to .003 microns in size). And I am not sold on the MERV 13 solutions at doing a good job of filtering them. 4) NASA, Thousands of US Hospitals (and others around the world), Airplanes, the DOE - Department of Energy... and on and on and on use HEPA filtration for superior air quality NOT MERV 12,13,14 filters… So, while I am open minded to MERV 13 solutions… I’d have to see major installations involveing critical air quality applications, basically “decide to switch from HEPA to MERV 13 solutions” because they feel the filtration is superior to HEPA. And I think this makes a lot of common sense. 5) The CDC recently said, "DIY air filtration units may be effective for temporary use until commercial portable air cleaners with known performance characteristics can be acquired, or used in areas that cannot obtain commercial portable air cleaners. However, the EPA does not recommend the DIY units as a permanent alternative to products of known performance (such as commercially available portable air cleaners)." I know we are not specifically talking about DIY solutions but I do think the CDC is probably referring to MERV 13 filtration solutions, in general, in this statement (not just DIY) so… I currently think this statement also applies to other MERV 13 filtration solutions on the market. 6) I had a European 3rd Party air quality tester with 30 years of experience (with clients including Mercedes Benz, IQAir, General Electric, etc.) tell me that MERV 16 filtration can sometimes beat a good quality true HEPA solution… but there is a big difference between MERV 13 and MERV 16 performance. They did NOT say a MERV 13 solution could match or surpass a good quality HEPA solution. 7) MERV 13 filtration solutions are better than nothing and they definitely do improve the quality of air in your space esp. for larger particles - but I do not think they filter better than the upper echelon HEPA solutions on the market. Like I said - I am willing to change my opinion on this over time but I’d have to see strong proof from multiple unbiased, reputable sources. That’s just common sense, right? Hope that helps. 👍

[@bmneilly]

Are you planning to do a review or talk about the Dyson big and quiet formaldehyde BP04? It looks a lot nicer to me than these other ones but not sure if their claims are 3rd party tested.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for the question. I just updated my current opinions on the Dyson Big and Sexy a few minutes ago... here they are: ************************************************************ I've taken a look at the Dyson Big and Quiet - in some review videos and such (I don't have it - nor have I used it) but I think it is probably much better than their fan units for filtration. I actually like the look of the unit and I think the idea of the fan pushing the air around may be a good idea. I give them tremendous credit for "thinking outside the box" in the creation of the unit. They really tried hard on this one and it is a unique air purifier. Here are a few points about the unit and what I currently think. 1. CARBON: The Carbon Filter comes last - after the HEPA filter. And I don't like the fact that the carbon component comes after the HEPA filter as I think you most always want the HEPA to come after the carbon to catch any carbon particles and prevent them for entering the air... and some of the best air purifier manufacturers put the HEPA last like IQAir, Aeris, Austin Air, Airpura, Camfil, etc. Also, it does not appear to have a lot of carbon in comparison to some other units like the Airpura units and the IQAir GC which are somewhat in the same price range. So I would guess the lifespan of the carbon to be maybe around 5-8 months depending on the environment it is used in and how long it runs (I’m guessing on this). I think it may be better than most air purifiers for odors/VOCs as it appears to have more carbon than most units but in the $1,000 price range I think an Airpura or IQAir GC will perform better for VOCs/Chemicals/Odors. So, I’d say it’s probably a “tweener” unit for carbon. Better than most but not in the higher echelon levels. They say to change the Carbon every 2 years but I think folks may be changing it sooner. Formaldehyde: It is supposed to be good for formaldehyde and it is marketed in such a manner so, I’m guessing they worked hard on this component and it does a good job on this. That part is kinda hard to know. 2. PREFILTER: No Prefilter? Surprisingly, the solution doesn’t have a Prefilter which means the HEPA filter will get clogged much quicker and the airflow will decrease dramatically over the weeks and months the unit is in use… I can’t believe they don’t have a Prefilter for this solution - this is really “Filtration 101” and all the best air puriifers have at least a prefilter - and some have a prefilter and a screen before it to catch the larger particles before they can even get to the prefilter. The lack of a prefilter will clog the HEPA filter and lower the airflow over time and also cause more dirty air to get around the clogged HEPA, IMO. I am shocked they don’t have a Prefilter. 3. INTERNAL SEAL BETWEEN HEPA AND INSIDE OF UNIT: From the videos I’ve seen - It does not look like the HEPA filters are sealed well inside the unit… so as the HEPA gets more and more clogged - more dirty air will escape around it.. And around the carbon filter, as well. So, I think the seal with the HEPA filter is maybe average… I need a better look at it and the gaskets… 4. HEPA FILTER: It does have a large HEPA filter and I do like that part. They say to change it about every 5 years like an Austin Air or Airpura so that may be reasonable. However, they also say on their product page: www.dyson.com/air-treatment/air-purifiers/big-quiet-formaldehyde/prussian-blue-gold-bp04 “Long-lasting filter The HEPA H13-grade filter lasts up to 11 years.⁹ Remove and dispose in one click.” Bottom of page says: ⁹Particle challenge by DEHS oil specified in EN1822 within a chamber specified in ASTM F3150. But, I’ve never heard of a HEPA filter lasting 11 years and I don’t know what they are talking about here. And they mention “EN1822” but I don’t see where they are actually EN1822 certified. 5) WARRANTY: Only 2 years. I don’t think a 2 year warranty is enough for an air purifier that is about $1,000. 6) TESTING/CERTIFICATONS: The product page mentions “EN1822” but does not say the unit IS ACTUALLY EN1822 certified by a 3rd party lab (the filters or the overall unit). Product Page: www.dyson.com/air-treatment/air-purifiers/big-quiet-formaldehyde/prussian-blue-gold-bp04 n They say: A) “⁺Third party full machine testing based on GB/T 18801-2015 formaldehyde cumulative clean mass testing with continuous injection until plateau of formaldehyde CADR is achieved. Results may vary in practice.” - So, this part may have been 3rd party tested, it seems. B) “¹Testing for PM2.5 purification completed in a large testing chamber following relevant Dyson testing methods. Results may vary in practice.” - So, I think Dyson conducted this test themselves. C) This claim on their website is kinda misleading to me. “Captures 3x more NO₂, a common urban pollutant.⁴” Because the little “4” after the sentence refers to this verbiage at the bottom of the page: “⁴Compared to adsorption by the standard carbon filter in Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde (BP03).” To me, this would be considered marketing weak sauce… they make a seemingly impressive claim at the top of the product page but it is only in comparison to the BP03. Not cool, IMO. D) “⁹Particle challenge by DEHS oil specified in EN1822 within a chamber specified in ASTM F3150.” This means to me, that Dyson conducted this test by themselves but did NOT have a 3rd party testing lab conduct the EN1822 test. 7) CONCLUSION: So, all in all - Currently, I think: *it is a decent air purifier and it will improve the quality of air in a room - like most air purifiers. *But I don't think it will filter particles at an elite level like an IQAir HealthPro Plus, Airpura or Aeris 3 in1. *I do think it is going to be better than most air purifiers for VOCs/Odors/Chemicals but not a GREAT solution for this like the IQAir GC or Airpura units. *It may be very good for formaldehyde but - that is hard for me to know. *And the lack of a prefilter is a bad mistake which will hurt the performance of the unit the more it is used, IMO. *So, for @ $1,000 I’d personally go with an IQAir, Airpura, or Aeris solution… So, those are my initial thoughts based on what I see online... Thanks!👍

[@bmneilly]

@ wow. Thank you for all the feedback. Above and beyond. The big and sexy is on sale for $800 right now which is what tempted me. Seems there’s a lot more they can improve on it maybe with an update. I’ll check out those other models you mentioned. Thanks again.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@bmneilly Yeah, for $800 - for particle filtration issues... I'm going towards a $950 IQAir HealthPro Plus or an Airpura with a Super HEPA filter.... Fo' Sho!👍

[@letsgo4834]

@@AirPurificationEducationThougtful analysis. This is what many of us crave as discerning consumers.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@letsgo4834 Well, if you can "survive" some of my sleep-inducing air purifier ramblings - then, I guess that may be a good thing, LOL! Thanks!👍

[@andreabeckman6281]

This is a great video packed with valuable information! You have confirmed my belief that I should run a larger unit even in a smaller space to get better filtration! I have a Levoit 200S-P and a smaller Levoit right now. I also have an Air Doctor AD3500 on the way. I’m thinking of returning the Air Doctor once it comes to get the IQ Air. How do you feel about the Air Doctors? I personally am worried about the optional ionizer which I don’t like. I’m mostly trying to filter allergens and specifically mold spores

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thanks for your comment. I think the Air Doctors are decent air purifiers but not in the upper echelon. The IQAir HealthPro Plus is upper echelon, for sure, and definitely filters better than an Air Doctor for particles... so Yeah, I'd be in favor of going with the IQAir HPP for allergens and mold spores. Let me know how you like it if you remember to give feedback - thanks!👍

[@davidmadani7141]

Good review. Any advice regarding AirPura R600?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. In order for me to better answer you... Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the room(s) and the ceiling height(s) you wish to put a solution(s) in? (cubic footage). 2) Specifically, what are you trying to filter out of the air (dust, allergens, odors/chemicals?). What is the #1 most important issue you wish to resolve? What is the #2 second most important? - if there is one... 3) Are you chemically sensitive? Or super sensitive to the contaminants in your environment? 4) What country do you live in? 5) Any other additional variables/issues with you or your environment are also helpful... Thanks!👍

[@davidmadani7141]

@ 1) 1500sqft main floor 2) dust, odors, mold, voc 3) no 4) Canada 5) older basement, needs restoration (40%RH), newly renovated main floor with wood stove, no air exchanger.

[@andreavolpi5131]

Hello Doug. I'm sorry to bother, but I've decided to buy an air purifier some time ago, but I'm having problems deciding on wich one. I can't rely a lot on your free guide, because of availability in my country and prices. So, for my specific needs of space I've came down to these models, and I would like to know witch of these do you think would be the best: Philips AC2887, Leitz z-3000, Shark NeverChange Max and Electrolux EPU72571UG. I suffer from allergy, but I would also be interest in general filtration. Thank you in advance.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

1) Can you please tell me - are you not able to get a Winix 5500 or a Coway Mighty? Or one of the variations on those product lines in your country? Coway has a lot of variations of air purifiers on the market. 2) I am not familiar with all these units and I can't see the quality of the seals of the HEPA filters inside the air purifiers so it is hard to really know which is best. That said, I'd probably go with the Philips air purifier. Thanks!👍

[@andreavolpi5131]

@@AirPurificationEducation Thank you for your answer. 1) No, I am not able to find the Winix 5500, I only see option for import it from other countries. I can find Coway products, but some of them are out of my budget, some of them I suspect they have a too low cadr, and I can actually buy a Mighty, but I don't like the fact that it has only 3 speeds, because the max one I suspect it might be too much, too noisy (considering that it should be near me), and, I don't know if that is true, but I've heard that leaving them on max speed too much might cause some bad smell because of the heat generated from the motor. And the middle one I was afraid wasn't enough.

[@andreavolpi5131]

@@AirPurificationEducation 2) Ok. What do you make of its claim that the filter would last 2/3 years?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@andreavolpi5131 The vast majority of HEPA air purifiers leak dirty air around the filters and the dirtier the filters get - the dirtier the air will be. I think the screen can help keep the larger particles off the HEPA, in general. But I don't know how long the filters will last... 2 to 3 years sounds like a long time. It depends on how much you use the unit and how dirty the air is... I would say... but make no mistake about it - for a unit like this - I think the air coming out of it will be dirtier even a few weeks after using it... so, you may wish to change the filter sooner than 2 to 3 years... it will depend on some variables.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@andreavolpi5131 1) " too low cadr" - I wouldn’t worry about the CADR numbers as they are very imperfect: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2bKeWl_d9aDocU 2) “I've heard that leaving them on max speed too much might cause some bad smell because of the heat generated from the motor. “ - I run a Mighty 247 on high speed and have for about 6 months now with no issues. I would choose the Mighty over all these other options. But maybe your Mighty units are manufactured in a different location.

[@FloridamanForever]

I bought. Levoit 600s, its marketed as a true hepa filter. Is that incorrect?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

IIn the past, Levoit marketed all their air purifiers as having HEPA filters but last I checked 3 months ago - ½ of their units do not have a HEPA filter. The 600S is not marketed as a HEPA air purifiers on their website. On Amazon, they say “Levoit Original Filter is HEPA-grade while operating in Sleep Mode”. Which means the 600S does not have a HEPA filter and only works at a HEPA level on the lowest setting.

[@rsc1991]

What would you get for a 400 feet dining/living room area with double high ceiling, 4 dogs and wildfires in the summer? 🥲 I don't know who to trust anymore. I have 3 levoits on my smaller rooms. Any opinions on the Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet Formaldehyde BP04 (Prussian Blue/Gold)?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry. 1) Can you please tell me which Levoits you have and how you like their performance? 2) I think the Dyson BP04 is a HUGE improvement over their earlier “fan” air purifiers but I wouldn’t purchase one as I think there are other units out there that filter better. 3) How important is the odor issue for you and the dogs? Do you have any pet allergies? 4) Where are you located and how often do you have the Wildfire issue? 5) So, you have 16 ft. ceilings in 400 sq. ft? Please lemme know - thanks!👍

[@fanfan867]

@AirPurificationEducation would a hepa12 filter from aeris be good enough?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I'm not sure of an H12 option for it. I've only seen H13 and H14 options. Do you have a link to the H12 option that I can see?

[@ejg6f]

can you please do a review for lg?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Which one?

[@RobertaFilippucci-v2o]

Hi Doug. What do you think of Dyson air purifier?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I used to sell the Dyson Fan/air purifiers and I never really felt they were serious air purifiers. So, I had never recommended them to clients/customers. I've taken a look at the Dyson Big and Quiet - in some review videos and such (I don't have it - nor have I used it) but I think it is probably much better than their fan units for filtration. I actually like the look of the unit and I think the idea of the fan pushing the air around may be a good idea. I give them tremendous credit for "thinking outside the box" in the creation of the unit. They really tried hard on this one and it is a unique air purifier. I don't like the fact that the carbon component comes after the HEPA filter as I think you most always want the HEPA to come after the carbon to catch any carbon particles and prevent them for entering the air... and some of the best air purifier manufacturers put the HEPA last like IQAir, Aeris, Austin Air, Airpura, Camfil, etc. So, I think it is a decent air purifier and it will improve the quality of air in a room - like most air purifiers but I don't think it will filter particles at an elite level like an IQAir HealthPro Plus, Airpura or Aeris 3 in1. So, those are my initial thoughts without really having much experience with it... I may get it in the future - we'll see... Thanks!👍

[@RobertaFilippucci-v2o]

Thanks for your answer! I don't kwon if you can answer, but I wanted to buy a Coway Mighty, but my parents said that a Dyson is better and I should take that instead. What should I do?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@RobertaFilippucci-v2o 1. Which Dyson unit are you considering? 2. What is the cubic footage of your room? Sq. ft. x ceiling height. 3.What do you want the air purifier to take out of your air?

[@RobertaFilippucci-v2o]

It would be the TP10 or HP10. About 150 square feet and abaut 8,8 feet high. But I would prefer not to use them at max speed, for the noise. I have a seasonal alergy, but I do not exactly know to what. But in the near future I will be going to live in an urban area so if it could also clean a bit of of pollution it would be good.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@RobertaFilippucci-v2o I would definitely take the Coway Mighty over the TP10 or HP10 in that case. It is a better air purifier for sure.

[@nickc4336]

What’s your opinion of the Alen air 75i or the Jafanda 999?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I think Alen makes decent air purifiers - not elite for particles like IQAir and Airpura. But I do think they make some decent units. I don’t have direct experience with Jafanda but based on a little research, I’d say this: The Jafanda 999 has the carbon filter come last which is not preferred as carbon can get into the air. That’s why the best air purifiers have the carbon come before the HEPA filter. IQAir, Airpura, Aeris, and Camfil would be considered upper echelon manufacturers and they will all put the HEPA filter last. The JF999 looks like a decent unit for the money but it is not elite - from what I can see.

[@adlerz5433]

Do you know anything about the Blueair classic units I like the look of their metal builds but I'm not sure about there claims about ionization etc

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yes, I've sold them in the past. Blueair makes nice looking air purifiers that are quiet. However, they are not the best at filtering and I've never recommended them for customers.

[@jurasicdove1859]

Have you had a chance to review the Coway Airmega ProX? I’m trying to decide between that or the Camfil Citi M for removing mold from the air. We already have the HealthProPlus (bedroom) and Aeris 3 in 1 pro (living room). However, we have 24 foot ceilings so I’m thinking it’s not enough…

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I provided a response to your question on the ProX a few days ago but maybe YT didn't message you. That happens a lot I think... So, I'll repost my opinions on the ProX. But, it won't filter nearly as well as an IQAir HPP, Aeris 3 in 1... and not as well as the City M, either... it is really engineered to filter like a Coway 300/400 with less filtration capability on the carbon/odor/VOC side. If you have 24 ft. ceilings and a lot of cubic footage in the space - I think it is oftentimes better to have more than 1 air purifier in the environment instead of just 1 larger unit at only 1 location. As there is really no such thing as a "True 100% air exchange" in a real-world environment - esp. when the space possesses a lot of cubic footage and/or it contains a lot of furniture or furniture that blocks airflow in certain areas, etc. For example, lets say I have 24 ft. ceilings and 600 sq. ft. which equals 1,800 sq. ft. with 8 ft. ceilings (or 14,400 cubic ft.)... If pricing is an issue… I would rather have 2 Airpura R414 units at different locations in the space instead of 1 IQAir HPP or a single Aeris 3 in 1... as 2 Airpura R414 solutions would be able to provide me with about 500 CFM from 2 different locations. An IQAir HPP could give me 300 CFM and an Aeris 3 in 1 could give me 390 CFM at least while the filters are clean/newish. I wouldn't like the 3 in 1 with 24 ft. ceilings as the clean air will be pushed way up high towards the ceiling... and it is not strong enough for the cubic footage. I also would rather have an IQAir HPP sitting in close proximity to me - blowing the purified air in my direction as that will be better than trying to get total air exchanges in a lot of cubic footage (assuming a single unit is undersized)... and most of it above our heads... I don't really care how good the air quality is at my ceiling to a large degree. I mostly care about the quality of air I am breathing on a second to second basis. A single IQAir HPP will be too small to get a good number of total air exchanges in the space I described but if I can be in a "direct line of fire" for the clean air most of the time… - that is probably a better solution than an undersized unit trying to obtain total air exchanges.. Ditto for the 2 smaller Airpura R414 units. They can be put on a table, etc. to help blow the clean air "on you" or in your vicinity. Unit pricing in US vs. CFM/Airflow: So, an IQAir HPP is $899 an Aeris 3 in 1 is usually $750 or there are Refurb units out there for $300/$400. A City M was $750 last Thanksgiving in the US but I've seen them for @ $1,000 - $1,500, or so recently and the Airpura R414 units are $535 - so 2 of them would be $1,070. But for $1,070 I would get about 500 CFM which is double the City M - 40% more than the IQAir HPP and it will depend on what someone gets the Aeris units for... if someone can supersize the Aeris units and put 2 in the space and they are getting 5 strong air exchanges per hour - then that may be the best solution as it could potentially = 780 CFM and that may be great depending upon the cubic footage of the space. But, 2 smaller Airpura units at 2 different locations will oftentimes offer better “proximity” filtered air. So, it depends on what people are willing to invest for the solution... and what they deem to be good airflow in their space and how important "direct line of fire" of the clean air comes into play in their particular environment. For ex. I have a family room open to my kitchen with a hallway to the front door and a stairwell in between, as well. All with 9 ft. ceilings. We have a 3 in 1 in the space between the family room and the kitchen… and a Coway Mighty towards the front door - as I am running units to do reviews on them for the YT channel. This space is too large and arranged in a less than favorable manner for a single 3 in 1 to get good air exchanges… If I really wanted a great air quality experience for myself/family - I’d put an Airpura R414 in the family room and another one on the counter in the kitchen and then we’d be getting really good quality air when we were present in either space… And the purified air would be getting pushed towards us from the units vs. the good air going up to the ceiling. We don’t go down the hall to the front door often and the stairwell air quality would be of less importance, as well. So, I think you would have to decide what you are willing to invest in a solution for your space and how your space is laid out and where you and your family are mostly situated in the space and then… I think you can come up with the best options for your needs. All that said - here are my current opinions on the ProX: I don’t have direct experience with the Coway Airmega Pro X but based on what I am analyzing online… My initial opinions are: 1) Carbon for Odors/VOCs: The carbon only covers ½ of the airflow coming into the unit. I have never seen this design before and I don’t think it is a good idea for odors/chemicals/VOCs. As only ½ the air going into the unit will go through the carbon. Plus there doesn’t seem to be a lot of carbon with the solution so I do not think it is a good solution for odors/chemicals. 2) Cost of Filter Replacements: The replacement filters retail for $200 which is fairly expensive when considering they get changed every 6 to 12 months. So, the solution is less expensive to initially purchase but the annual cost of the filter replacements is more expensive than either of the IQAir HPP or Airpura solutions (which are high level filtering solutions for particles). And the filter replacements for 2 Coway 300 units would come to about $180 so that would be less expensive than going with a single ProX unit. 3) The Seal: There is not a great seal between the HEPA filter and the inside of the unit so it will not filter particles as well as the IQAir HPP, Airpura units or the Aeris 3 in 1. The Pro X will not be able to compete with them in this regard (but very few solutions are able to). The seal appears to be similar to the Coway 300/400 units. 4) Compared to 2 Coway 300 units: 4A) More CFM/Air Exchanges: I’d rather go with 2 Coway 300 units in a space as you will get similar particle filtration from the 2 Coway units but better airflow and air exchanges as they will be at 2 separate locations in the space and 2 Coway 300 units will = more CFM than a single Airmega Pro X. 4B) Only pay 8% more for the 2 Coway 300 units: The ProX is currently listed at $650 on Amazon and 2 Coway 300 units are listed at $353 x 2 = $706. So for $56 more - you get 2 units at 2 different locations in a space and they will produce 4 air exchanges in 1,256 sq. ft. insead of 4 air exchanges in 1,063 sq. ft. So, you would get about 18% more airflow in a space with the 2 Coway 300 units for 8% more of an initial investment. Also, filter replacements will be a little less expensive for the 2 Coway 300 units… and you will get more carbon for odors/VOCs with the 2 Coway 300 units, as well. 5) Conclusion: So, all in all, I think the ProX will perform for particle filtration in a similar manner to the Coway 300/400 units which is really good for the money and the area coverage. But I would rather go with 2 Coway 300 units in a space due to the superior airflow… Coway 300: amzn.to/3OKKAz3 Hope that helps. 👍

[@jurasicdove1859]

@@AirPurificationEducation I really appreciate your extraordinarily thorough response. You truly go above and beyond with your reviews and passion. I would love to contribute to your continued work in any way I can... I’ve decided to move forward with the Citi M as based on your recommendation that in combination with the Aeris should get sufficient air exchanges with our tall ceilings calculated square footage. Also, it does not appear that the airpura units have any third party certifications for their HEPA filters (ISO/EN/US Army) like the Camfil unit. Please let me know if you have a referral link for this or some other way for me to repay you for your love and support. My family thanks you. Your reviews are saving my newborn from mold induced asthma and for that I will forever be in your debt ❤️.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@jurasicdove1859 Thank you so much for your kind words and I am happy I can be of assistance. That said, I have not gotten around to doing a full review on the Camfil City M and I am not crazy about it for multiple reasons. This is why I put some of the Airpura units above it on the dust rankings. I have the City M running 24/7 in my hallway on high speed and some defects have come to light over the past couple of months. 1) The cost of the replacement filters is about $400 last I saw in the US. And now I’m seeing the price for replacement filters over $600 in Canada and that is just ridiculous. I don’t even see replacement filters for it in the US. 2) I don’t see good support for the product in the US, in general. I don’t see them having many dealers who sell the product or the replacement filters. I sure don’t want to spend $600+ for replacement filters from Canada. I asked the Camfil corp. Website a question about their product line and they referred me to a dealer who never answered my question. So, I worry about being able to get replacement filters… getting them at a reasonable price… and even general support on the unit, itself. It is not as easy to contact them as most other air purifier companies. 3) Warranty: The warranty is ONLY 1 year! THAT is Ridiculous! And I had to search all over for the warranty info. on the unit which is typically a bad sign. I didn’t even see it in their online manual. Come on now - who doesn’t put their warranty info. in their product manual? I got my City M for a special discounted price of $750 around Thanksgiving ‘23. But since then, I’ve seen very high prices for the unit - all over $1,000. I would be embarrassed to sell a $1,000+ air purifier with a 1 year warranty. It is a HORRIBLE warranty in comparison to most of their competition. So, you mean, if my $1,000+ City M - which takes $400+ replacement filters - conks out after 13 months - I’m left out in the cold? Wow - that’s just insane. They gotta do better than that. A 1 year warranty tells me they don’t have any confidence in the longevity of this solution. I wouldn’t be surprised if they had a longer warranty on the unit when it first hit the market years ago but customers were probably constantly contacting them about the magnets in the top of the unit… which we’ll briefly go over next… 4) Seal of the unit: When I first took my Camfil City M out of the box and opened the top of the unit… I thought to myself… “Hmmm… seems like they kinda over engineered this thing.” Over time… I found my initial feelings to be correct. The seal between the 2 filters and the sides of the unit seem to be pretty strong however the seal at the top of the unit is not impressive at all. There are 2 magnets that secure the top of the unit to a 2nd top inside the unit and BOTH magnets came undone within a matter of 4 months!! The magnets are held in place by glue… I mean, what?!?! And these are VERY strong magnets… so, anybody with common sense is going to question why they would utilize glued magnets to keep the top in place. 1 magnet came undone the VERY 1st day I had the unit! I mean, THAT is ridiculous! So, the top of the unit is not sealed well and I actually found a moth inside my unit after a few months… Yes, a moth! And it seems it had to enter the unit through the top and the poor seal. Ya just can’t write this stuff… LOL! 5) Prefilter? The unit does not have a prefilter to protect the HEPA filters so the larger particles are going to clog the filters over months and the air flow will decrease dramatically over time, as well. 6) EN1822 Certification: So, yeah, the HEPA filters ARE hardcore, heavy duty, industrial type HEPA filters. And the overall quality of the HEPA filters ARE impressive, for sure. But, the poor seal in the roof of the air purifier will absolutely prevent this overall unit from filtering at a HEPA level. And the lack of a pre filter will cut down the airflow significantly over time… And what is going to happen then? The fan will be sucking in more unfiltered air from the poor seal in the ceiling of the unit and kicking it back out into the room. To me, this is inevitable. These are all reasons I put some of the Airpura solutions above it. The Airpura units will filter better for particles - esp. 3 - 6 months down the road with their pre filters which will prevent their HEPA filters from getting clogged as much as the City M filters. And the Airpura units definitely have a better overall seal inside of their units. And most of my Airpura customers LOVED the performance of their units… So yeah, I put Airpura above the Camfil City M. Conclusion: A) Is the Camfil City M better than 99% of the air purifiers on the market for filtering particles? Yes. B) Will it filter better than the Airpura Super HEPA and HEPA solutions? Not in my opinion - esp. after months of use and dust/debris buildup. C) And Airpura is VERY good to their customers so I think they provide much better support… Camfil focuses their attention and resources on the B2B market (which has made them a billion dollar company) and the B2C market is currently just an afterthought in their overall strategy, IMO. D) And Airpura has a 5 year warranty on their units… So, I personally, would choose Airpura over the Camfil City M - every day of the week at this point in time. Also, you get a 10% DISCOUNT on the Airpura solutions with Coupon Code: DZAIR10 off their website or over the phone with them. So, if you want superior particle filtration - I’m gonna say… Aeris 3 in 1, IQAir HPP and Airpura are the top 3… and Airpura is superior to all of them for odors/chemicals as their solutions have a lot more carbon, as well. Basically, it sounds like I don’t want you to go with a Camfil City M… LOL! Oh well, these are my current feelings on the subject. But please let me know whatever solution you eventually select and how you like it - Thanks!👍

[@jurasicdove1859]

@@AirPurificationEducation thank you yet again for your response :). I was quoted $500 for the Citi M from a dealer in Florida. However, it appears to be a different variation compared to what is shown on the Camfil site. The main differences seem to be the following: - H13 instead of H14 HEPA - Has “Molecular filter” appears to be a carbon filter but comes AFTER the HEPA. Hello black lung disease ha. With everything you said I’m glad I did not yet move forward with the purchase and I appreciate your quick response :). I will definitely now clarify the warranty policy with this dealer and check to ensure they are able to sell replacement filters. I’m considering the possibility of putting a sheet of Merv 13 filter media on the outside intake vents to act as a pre filter as this is quite important for us having a dog that sheds (husky). Moving forward I plan to research independent tests/reviews for the air Pura filters. Your video about 99% of HEPA filters being a scam really got to me especially with having invested in a Levoit 600s that sits right next to my newborn every day. Thanks to you I replaced this with the Aeris and iQAir which helped more than words can describe ❤️. I’ll follow up with my research into airpura and let you know what I find. At this point I may as well fund my own HEPA research laboratory LOL.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@jurasicdove1859 1) $500 is a STEAL! Please let me know - are you in touch with Andrews Filter & Supply Corp. in Jacksonville? 2) “The main differences seem to be the following: - H13 instead of H14 HEPA” I would not necessarily view this as a negative as it is very possible they will get better airflow with the H13 filters which may provide better overall filtration in some/many environments. A respected 3rd party air quality testing facility in Europe told me that E11 (95%) can oftentimes beat out H13 (99.95%) solutions due to the increased airflow/semi air exchanges. So, better filtering filters do not necessarily always result in a better filtered room/environment. This industry is much less black and white than I ever imagined. The more I learn - the more I learn this to be true. 3) “Has “Molecular filter” appears to be a carbon filter but comes AFTER the HEPA. Hello black lung disease ha.” Yeah, when I see reputable companies do something like this - it makes me feel like they “painted themselves into a corner” with the original engineering design plans for the solution and after they accept the original plans… down the road - they are forced to do some things that are not optimal. I could be wrong but - this is what I start thinking. 4) “ I’m considering the possibility of putting a sheet of Merv 13 filter media on the outside intake vents to act as a pre filter as this is quite important for us having a dog that sheds (husky).” This does sound like a decent idea. It seems to really make sense. I know manufacturers don’t want the consumers to modify their solutions but I get asked a lot of questions on how to do this very thing. I generally tell folks not to modify their solutions as it would void their warranty and if there was ever a fire, etc. the manufacturer would definitely blame the modifications, for sure. But, I usually end those types of interactions with, “I won’t tell if you don’t tell.” LOL! 5) “Moving forward I plan to research independent tests/reviews for the air Pura filters. “ I don’t know if they have any official, reputable 3rd party tests that can be trusted… but I know they are really good from the feedback I’ve received through the years with customers + the build of the unit. Here is a video of Helder (the owner) using a particle counter on one of his units and it eventually shows 0 particle concentration at .3 microns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHPNd6uci62eaNU As you probably already know I am super skeptical of most air purification tests and think it is very difficult to accurately test solutions - esp. as to how they will actually perform in a real world environment… and over the course of time. Many air purifier companies will try to do a similar test as to what Helder shows here, however, one of the issues with air quality testers is that their results can be influenced by the airflow itself, as well as, some electronic components in the air purifiers (also, temperature, humidity, etc.). So, Helder shows the unit eventually “zeros out” for .3 microns and I know it IS a good filtering solution - but I cannot give him a pass on this test either… Gotta stay consistent with my analysis. I am more impressed with the overwhelmingly positive customer feedback on their solutions than any “amateur” test they show/conduct. That said, I am not an expert at air quality testing and maybe the specific tester he is using is superior to others for various reasons but… that would be an entirely new topic to research. 6) “Thanks to you I replaced this with the Aeris and iQAir which helped more than words can describe “ THAT is awesome and I LOVE to hear it! 7) Here is another thing that bothers me about the Camfil City M that I will eventually discuss in my official review of the product. I think the City M came out about 13 years ago. They have the dirty air come in through two of the sides and the clean air exits at the bottom on all 4 sides. Not many air purifiers have this type of airflow. I think this is a negative in multiple environments as furniture, etc. can block the “direct line of fire” of the purified air. I don’t think anybody really gets “100% Total Air Exchanges” in their real world environment unless it is a smallish space and the airflow of the solution is supersized for that space. Because of this - the “Direct Line of Fire” of the airflow of the purified air is something I have become more and more interested in. The IQAir HPP in my bedroom is on the other side of my bed about 8 feet behind me… some of the purified air shoots over the bed and “hits” me from behind. So, I am in the “direct line of fire” so to speak - for clean air - at least to a certain degree. Now, if I put the Camfil City M in the same space - the purified air will be pushed under my bed which has some boxes + it is much more dusty under there… and there is no way that this is going to be as beneficial as the clean air being blown more directly in my general direction, IMO. After a lot of analysis… I now think the “direct line of fire” (DLOF) of the purified air is probably the most important variable for better air quality - and even more important than semi “air exchanges”, in general. This would mean that an IQAir Atem on my desk - blowing clean air into my face region - will be superior for particle filtration - to an IQAir HPP sitting in the same room behind me. (and most all other air purifiers). This should be true, at least for the time that I am sitting at my computer facing the Atem airflow. About a year and a half ago, I made a video about where people should put their air purifiers in their rooms. And some manufacturers provide advice in their manuals as to where they think the best locations are to place their solutions. And I basically said - it doesn’t really matter too much so long as you super size the airflow for your space. Now, I think that statement is still somewhat true, of course, the more airflow/semi air exchanges - the better… However, I’ve come to the realization that the “DLOF” of the purified air is actually probably an even more important variable. So, the true answer to the question “Where should I place my air purifier in my room?”... is much more complex than I initially had thought… it will actually depend on multiple variables like: **the size and shape of the room **the furniture arrangement **where the most toxic air may be entering the room **where the consumer is located in the room most of the time and where their face is directed **and where the purified air is exiting the air purifier itself, etc. I saw a video by Camfil where the City M was filtering smoke out of a room and they literally put the unit up on top of a table for the demonstration and I was like, “Yeah, but almost no one is going to put the City M on top of a table.” And when I watched the smoke flowing it kinda appears that the air being blown out of the bottom of the unit is actually dispersing some of the dirty air further into the room. Basically they may have put the inflow and outflow on the unit too close to each other for certain environments. 8) But here is the BIG thing… It seems Camfil came out with the CC500 within the past 5 years, or so, based on it’s KZbin presence. I asked Camfil how old the City M and the CC500 are but they didn’t give me an answer so I am only speculating on this but… The City M seems to have come out about 13 or so years ago and the CC500 seems to have come out around 5 years ago. When we look at the 2 units from an engineering and airflow standpoint - the newer CC500 seems to be VERY SIMILAR in design to the IQAir HPP, LOL!! I think they created the City M years ago but realized they made some mistakes in the design and then after much additional research and testing - they realized IQAir really had one of the best designs on the market and they then proceeded to copy it… just like many other air purifier manufacturers have done over the years. The CC500 has the dirty air enter through the bottom of the unit - it goes through a 2 inch prefilter and then a 12” HEPA filter. Then the air exits the unit at the top - just like the HPP. The filters are inserted parallel to the floor just like the HPP and this is an advantage over perpendicular installed filters for various reasons. The similarities between the CC500 and the HPP are undeniable. Now, I know you can duct the CC500 and it isn’t an exact replica of the HPP, but the similarities are very, very obvious. And Camfil claims it filters better than the City M. And the Aeris 3 in 1 has a similar arrangement with their filters and airflow, as well - to the HPP. And as stated before, the 2 founders of Aeris have master degrees in engineering for ETH Zurich and MIT (the #7 and #1 highest ranked engineering schools in the world, last I checked). So, that is just one more feather in the cap for IQAir and another example from Camfil that makes me think the City M is not as elite performing as it could be and they tried to “fix their mistakes” with the newer CC500. Again, I am just speculating on all this - but that is how I currently “read” it. Lots to analyze and think about… Thanks!👍

[@abud1980]

@airpurificationeducation Hi, I have found a clearance sale for the Aeris 3 in 1 Purifier. I can’t find any replacement filters being sold. The units are being sold CHEAPER than cost of filters alone. I was gonna buy 5 years worth just for the filters. How long do these filters keep for if unopened?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. 1) iRobot was going to replace the Aeris units with the newer Klaara P7 air purifiers that connect with their robotic vacuums... and also, use a different filter (I think an H14 and I also think it would still fit in the original Aeris product line, as well). Amazon was in the process of purchasing iRobot but the deal eventually fell through and the CEO had to step down around Jan. of 2024. So, the new iRobot CEO started around 7 months ago and he is trying to revive the company... as they lost money the past 2 years. Robotic vacuums account for 99% of their sales so the Aeris Air purifier product line is a serious "afterthought" for these guys... they are currently not manufacturing any new air purifiers - or filters - from what I gather... so, no one knows what the future will hold for this product line. I kinda wish they would just sell it to another company so it can get the attention it deserves but we'll just have to see what happens... Yeah, they have kinda hijacked the entire brand... which is sad as Aeris was a great company to deal with prior to being purchased by iRobot... and they were really growing and moving in the right direction... but $72 million dollars IS $72 million, I get that... LOL! ***I think iRobot possibly does not provide great support on this product line, currently... 2) Some folks - especially in Europe have told me they see the Aeris units for a very low price and they'll buy it and get multiple filters, as well. The HEPA component of the filters should last a good while as I don't know if HEPA actually has a "lifespan".... but the carbon (for odors) can break down over time - even if not being used. So, if the filters are well packaged - then the carbon will retain it's lifespan for longer. Good Luck!👍

[@adlerz5433]

I am looking to remove odors from deodorant, smoke etc I have looked at the IQ air units which one out of all of these these units are the best the is the IQAir GC MultiGas any good? my region (uk) doesn't offer any Austin air units

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Can you please say are you chemically sensitive? I don’t recall someone mentioning deodorant, in the past. Where is the smoke coming from? Cigarette smoke? Wildfire smoke? The IQAir HPP is going to be better for particle filtration but it only has 5 lbs. Of carbon and I feel like the odor filtration capabilities wane around 6 months or so of continuous use. You can always purchase a new V5 Gas an Odor filter for about $99 at that point. The GC unit has 12 lbs. Of carbon so it is better for odors but it is not quite as good for particles. Both are really good units.

[@genericmike7361]

Any opinions on the smaller Coway Airmega's? like the 250/230/150 models? Thanks!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I think they are all going to be somewhat similar in their particle filtering abilities. They are all perpendicular installed filters - with similar looking internal seals - and the filters themselves appear to be quite similar in composition (with the exception of the 150 which does not have the carbon attached to the HEPA and comes with a carbon type cloth which possesses less carbon than the other options). Coway does make good air purifiers for particle filtering for the money. They seem to have really focused on the "design" and "look/aesthetics" of the units to provide consumers with different looking units/options - moreso than trying to create better/different filtering capabilities (outside of the amount of airflow moving through the filters). So yeah, I do think they are good for the money provided you put them in spaces that are sized within their capabilities. But, I don't think 1 is significantly better than another for particle filtration, in general.... Yeah, a 300 will have 2 filters installed so it will have around twice the carbon for odors/chemicals but I do think they will all be somewhat similar for particle filtration depending on how large a room you put them in as they possess different CFMs.

[@icedt5617]

Have you seen or tested any of the idaptair 2.0 models from airoasis? I can’t seem to find any reviews or videos other than what seem to be from the company themselves or possible paid sponsorship videos. I’m curious if you think or know that these are actually high quality HEPA filtration systems?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

On the iAdaptAir 2.0 Pro I don’t have direct experience with this unit but I did see some videos on their older units within the past year and I just looked at their site a little… Based on that - my initial feelings are: 1. Pre-filter: I don’t see much, if any, of a prefilter for their soluiton so the filters will get clogged quicker and provide less CFM/airflow over the coming weeks and months. I saw someone on video pull the HEPA filters up and they were caked with dust and she acted like that was impressive but in reality, it’s because the unit does not seem to come with a good prefilter that you periodically clean - so of course, the HEPA is going to get “caked” in dust. That is NOT a good thing. It will just limit the airflow to a crawl over time. 2. Gasket/Seal: looks like you just slide the filter pack in (straight down) - the seal does not look elite - just OK. Also, it does not seem like there is a strong seal above the filters with the top of the unit. 3. Carbon: Looks like the carbon component is sandwiched between the HEPA filter and the silver microbial filter. There does not seem to be a lot of carbon so I would not expect it to be a good solution for odors/VOCs for an extended period of time. 4. The largest unit is $999 and the replacement filters are $229? That ain’t cheap. 5. CFM/Airflow: They really stress the high airflow rate of the unit and a good amount of CFM is a good thing… however, I think the airflow will be reduced on this unit somewhat rapidly due to the lack of a good prefilter… So the unit will perform much better on day 1 than say day 100 - for particle filtrations, IMO. Conclusion: I would expect it to improve the overall air quality in a space - like most all air purifiers. It will definitely improve the overall air quality but it won’t perform in an elite manner, IMO. I would say it is a “Good” air purifier for particles but not “Very Good” or “Great/Elite”. These are my initial/current opinions.

[@icedt5617]

Thank you so much for your very thorough and amazingly fast response, I really appreciate you taking the time to give such a detailed breakdown. Take care buddy!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@icedt5617 U R Welcome! 😁

[@Jose-ds1de]

Good morning! I have beem watching your videos for a few days now. I found refurbished Aeris 3-n-1 for about $400. What are your thoughts on buying this unit or any air purifier that has been refurbished? I'm torn between the refurbished Aeris 3-n-1, Airpura R414, and Coway 400? I was wondering what you would recommend? Thank you in advance for your time ans help.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

1) I don’t buy refurbished units myself but if I did - I would probably want to purchase it directly from the manufacturer with at least a year warranty on it… I am guessing. 2) As far as the 3 in 1 goes: I want to wait on the Aeris air purifier product line at this point in time as iRobot just got a new CEO a month ago. They lost money the past 2 years in a row and their CEO was let go around Jan. 2024. The Aeris product line only accounted for about 1% of all their sales in 2023 so the new CEO will definitely not be focusing on it in the short term, IMO. He needs to get the global vacuum strategy figured out and no one knows what he will do with the air purifier product line or when he will address it. Also, prior to the new CEO - they were going to replace the Aeris units with the newer Klaara P7 units and they were going to introduce new H14 filters in the units, as well. But now, no one knows what is going to happen. Therefore, I think it is kinda risky to go with an Aeris solution these days. 3) “I'm torn between the refurbished Aeris 3-n-1, Airpura R414, and Coway 400? I was wondering what you would recommend?” A) How large is the room you are going to put the unit in? B) what do you want the unit to purify? Allergens, odors, etc. Thanks!

[@leoromancee]

Great video. I bought a Coway AirMega 100 for my dorm so I am excited to see how it performs. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on portable air purifiers, specifically the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini. Love your channel!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for the kind words. I currently don’t have any 1st hand experience with this unit but based on what I see online and my past experience… my initial knee jerk reaction/opinions are: A) I have an Aroeve air purifier that cost about $50 and it is one of the only air purifiers which I have - out of about 12 - that I don’t think really improve the quality of air much. I think it is very difficult to create a decent air purifier for only $50. It has to have a super cheap/inexpensive HEPA filter in it. It will most probably not be sealed well. And the motor is gonna be dirt cheap and weak. The replacement filter for the PureZone Mini is $10 - so it just cannot be very good. Plus, it only has 4 CFM which is crazy low. I think you’d have to put the unit right up to your face/nose/mouth region. B) The most recent reviews on Amazon are not good at all and I think the company probably used fake reviews to get such a favorable overall rating on Amazon - which is what a negative reviewer on their website also mentioned. So, all in all, I don’t think it will do much to purify the air or help people breathe better. Hope that helps. Thanks!👍

[@nomansea9949]

Hello, I’m a bit desperate and have a question. Do you know of AllerAir ? I’m looking at AirPura for a VOC problem, but I’ve seen for the price AllerAir has a lot of Carbon to offer. I have an AutoImmune disease and have found out the need for cleaner air. I have a VOC problem with mice dying in crawl space in attic. It happens each year, and the smell never really leaves, and harsh on body. Had some removed, but others can’t be. So I’m stuck, and wondering if you’d point me in a direction, whatever it is. Haha

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Good Question. I met the original owner of Allerair about 15 years ago. He was a good man and he genuinely wanted to help people with his solutions. He sold the company a few years ago and the new owners and staff were extremely difficult to deal with. The company/dealer I worked at stopped selling their units because they became so difficult to work with. Even after we stopped selling their units I had at least 2 people call me from out of the blue… to tell me how difficult it was to deal with them. One of the women wanted me to place orders with their company because she hated interacting with Allerair so much - and she wanted to only deal with me. I’ve never had any customers talk about a manufacturer like this in the past. Now, this was about 4 years ago… so maybe they have improved since then?? But, IDK… so, I wouldn’t order from them unless they were the ONLY option available. So, yeah, I’d go Airpura 1000% over Allerair based on the service issue alone. But also, I think Airpura makes elite solutions and their carbon quality and knowledge can’t be beat. Plus, their particle filtration capabilities are superior, as well. So, I recommend you contact Aolani Harrison at Airpura. She has 16 years of industry experience and she will be able to tell you the best option for your particular situation/environment. [e-mail] 450-978-9020 x210 / 866-505-7872 x210 You get a 10% DISCOUNT with Airpura when you us Coupon Code” DZAIR10 Please provide me with feedback and tell me what solution you eventually go with and how well it helps you… as I highly value real world feedback from customers. Thank you, and Good Luck! 👍

[@nomansea9949]

Thanks so much for the fast reply and info! I had no idea there were so many problems with service and will defiantly avoid that. No way do I want to risk that on top of air quality stress haha. Do you think AirPura is good enough for small particle problems too btw? I have an equal need for high end filtering and was going to go with the IQPlus but realized the VOC’s were more pressing. Sounds like AirPura is great for peace of mind. I just sent AoLani@AirPura an email and told her you sent me :) I’ll keep you updated with which solution ends up working.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@nomansea9949 Yes, Airpura can do both. They can also customize solutions and give you a Super HEPA filter that filters at 99.99% at .3 microns (better than HEPA). And their units have good seals. They are a top echelon air filtration manufacturer.

[@nomansea9949]

Awesome! Seems these systems will be my best bet. I feel bad asking another question, but do you have experience with whole home filter systems as well? The portable AirPura will be for my room, but I’d like something to circulate the entire house through the HVAC for the other occupants. I saw the IQ Air home system as an option but it doesn’t have an independent fan. Any info at all would he appreciated. We all appreciate your expertise good sir.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@nomansea9949 Sure, the IQAir PerfectPro solutions are good for particulates but getting them implemented in the home seemed to be somewhat of a pain. Scheduling the contractors and the timing and the communication between everyone usually caused problems with customers - so much so - that I eventually never wanted to get involved. Because I knew we were going to be dealing with a disgruntled customer sooner or later. That said, I think ordering directly from IQAir would possibly ensure a smoother transaction these days... but I don't know if that is totally true. Also, the IQAir Perfect solutions don't actually filter at a HEPA level - they approach HEPA. And like you said - they don't have an independent fan so..... I think the Amaircare AirWash Whisper units are good and currently, I think that is what I would put in my home. **They have their own independent fan. **They are 3rd party HEPA tested. **And their AirWash solutions utilize carbon for odors (IQAir PerfectPro solutions don't possess carbon). **Amaircare is a very reputable manufacturer based out of Canada. They have been around for over 25 years and they make really good air purifier solutions. A few years ago, I dealt with a consultant in the filtration industry - his name was Dan Ventura. He is located around the Seattle area. He has a consulting company called Hawk Environmental and I found him to be very knowledgeable about air filtration, in general. Our company worked with him in regards to the Amaircare solutions - as we were a dealer for them. Dan/Hawk Environmental is a dealer for the AirWash solutions, as well, and he helped educate us on the product line. We felt like he really knew his stuff and we were impressed with his knowledge. Our purchasing agent nicknamed him "Dan the Man", LOL! He told us the AirWash solutions were being used in libraries (and/or Government buildings) in Seattle, specifically for wildfire issues. The buildings provided a "safe space" for people with breathing problems from wildfires - if I remember correctly. So, I would contact Dan and tell him what you are interested in for your whole house solution... and I feel confident he will point you in the right direction as he seemed to be very "customer-centric". 206-208-6826 [e-mail] Please let me know how it goes with Dan and whatever feedback you can provide on whatever whole house solution you choose... as I value that feedback, as well - thanks!👍

[@ayahegazy238]

Great video! We just got the Coway 250 for 52 m square and wondering if we should’ve gotten the 300 or 400. Is it worth the upgrade or is the 250 good too?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

According to my calculations, if your ceiling is about 8 ft. tall (2.4m) then you may be able to get about 4 air exchanges per hour with the 250 but I do like to supersize the air purifiers for space, if possible, so yeah, I'd rather have a Coway 300 in there as you could probably run it on medium and get at least that many air exchanges but they'd probably be of a little better quality. Plus, you'd be pulling in air from 2 different sides which would probably be better for airflow, I'm guessing. Thanks!

[@adlerz5433]

Sorry to bother you again but do you know about the effectiveness of the EnviroKlenz Air System it looks high quality

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I am familiar with Enviroklenz as I sold some of their air purifiers in the past primarily to educational institutions during Covid. We typically sold the version with the UV light because it seemed some of the educational institutions believed UV was good for viruses, etc. I don’t own one but here are my current opinions: 1) Pre-Filter: The unit does not have a prefilter and this surprises me and I think this is a mistake. This means the Odor and HEPA filters will get clogged with debris quicker and the air purifier will therefore provide less air exchanges over time as the filters get dirtier with use. This is a large oversight - and none of the elite air purifier manufacturers make this mistake. Also, it is VERY RARE for any air purifier to not have at least a screen prefilter that occasionally gets cleaned off. IDK how they overlooked this. 2A) Odor Filter: The Air Cartridge is going to become the prefilter whether it wants to or not since they don’t have a prefilter to protect it or the HEPA filter. I feel like this is a mistake as the Air Cartridge will get large debris particles caked on it over time and this will probably hurt its ability to funciton optimally. 2B) Poor Seal: The Air Cartridge is not sealed well in the air purifier at all, so more dirty air will escape around it over time as it gets dirtier and dirtier. 2C) Not a lot of odor control substance: The Air Cartridge does not seem to possess a substantial amount of odor control substance as it is only 14” x 14” x 1” and it is recommended to get replaced every 6 months. 2D) Cost of Ownership may be high: The Air Cartridge is $99 so if a consumer wants odor reduction in their space on a regular basis - it appears they will be spending at least $198 per year just for this filter. That is pretty pricey. 2F) Quality of the Air Cartridge: It seems they have a patent on this filter and they claim it performs better than regular carbon for odors/chemicals/VOCs and I think it is possible they are correct but I don’t really know. I do expect that it will be efficient at absorbing odors at least in the short term… How well it works for odors after 3 months of continuous use could be an issue depending on how many chemicals/VOCs/odors are present in the environment on a regular basis. 2G) Air Cartridge Testing: They have 3rd party testing on the Air Cartridge. However the test was for only 4 hours in length so it doesn’t indicate how well the somewhat smallish odor filter will perform over a few months of use. Also the test was only for Hydrogen Sulfide. They claim it is “99.9% effective against toxins” in their marketing. There are over 15,000 chemicals that can be in our air so I’m not sure how well it will perform, in general, for a large array of different VOCs/chemicals/odors. My gut feeling is that it will do a good job, for these, in general… at least in the short term, and better than most carbon solutions provided by the majority of air purifiers on the market. Partially, due to the fact that the vast majority of air purifiers have poor VOC/Chemical/Odor filter capabilities. 3) UV Light: The unit has 2 UV lights and I am not a huge fan of UV lights in air purifiers as I’m not sure they really make a big difference. 4) HEPA Filter: I do like the look of the HEPA filter and love the metal housing surrounding it. Plus, I love that the gasket is on the bottom of the HEPA filter so hopefully the weight of the filter will help it create a good seal with the bottom of the unit. I see there are 2 finger screws inside the air purifiers that you can use to push down on the HEPA filter, as well. I think this is a great idea! Assuming they are using a quality gasket on the bottom of the filter - that should help provide a good seal. They show that they are 3rd party tested for Chemicals, Viruses and Bacteria but I don’t see a 3rd party test for regular particle filtration. And I don’t see where the filters are EN1822 certified, either. So, like I said earlier - I think they seem to focus more on the odor/chemical control issues. They overwhelmingly talk about the odor control of their solution even on the HEPA filter page… and don’t actually talk much about the HEPA filter, itself. 5) Airflow: The airflow is unique as the dirty air comes in through the top of the unit on all 4 sides and the purified air exits the unit on 1 side towards the bottom. I am not sure this arrangement is optimal for air exchanges in a room. It is rare to see this type of airflow arrangement in a unit. 6) Air Exchanges: I expect the lack of a prefiler will decrease the air flow of the the unit significantly as the weeks go by. Therefore, it will be providing less and less air exchanges every hour in the room it is placed in. The unit is supposed to provide 4 air exchanges per hour in a 470 sq. ft. room. However, I think after 2-3 months of continuous use, it will provide less and less air exchanges as the filters get clogged. The HEPA filter is $150 with metal housing and a gasket on the bottom so I think it is of good quality. So, it should do a good job for particle filtering, in general… but, it would be a better solution with a legit prefilter. 7) Warranty: The warranty is 5 years on the unit - which is good I think. 8) Conclusion: Currently, I think this unit would be placed around #10 on my list of dust/asthma/allergy air purifiers… ahead of the Coway Airmega units.

[@vital2300]

Hello, I'm a person who got allergic rhinitis (genetic problem), and unfortunately, I suffer so much from any odor or smoke and even sneeze at anything I smell. It's tiring. My room is so small, may I have a suggestion please? Something that's $100 or less

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I don't know of anything less than $100 that has much carbon in it. You need carbon to take out the odors. Maybe a Winix 5500 at about $160 may be able to help you but that's the least expensive I can think of.

[@aleksandrk9452]

Hiya. A quick question - I got myself an IQ Air purifier and it has been working in my living room for about a month non-stop (between speed 2 and 4). I decided to inspect the filters today and was shocked - both PreMax filter and Pre-filter do not have a single piece of dust or dirt on them. They look brand spanking new, snow white in colour. I had an AirMega before and it would get full of dust in the same room within 2 days. Am a bit concerned now :/

[@AirPurificationEducation]

You said, "both PreMax filter and Pre-filter" The Unit comes with 3 filters: 1) a HyperHEPA filter, 2) a V5 Gas and Odor filter and 3) a PreMax Pre-Filter. But the PreMax Pre-Filter is just 1 filter. So when you say "both PreMax filter and Pre-filter" - are you referring to 2 different filters? There is only 1 pre-filter with the unit. Therefore, I wonder - if you are looking at 2 different prefilters - do you mean you also have the PF-40 Dust Pre Filtration kit that you have to buy separately for the unit? www.walmart.com/ip/IQAir-PF40-Coarse-Dust-Pre-Filtration-Kit-for-Areas-with-High-Levels-of-Dust/946732314?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=18202&wmlspartner=wlpa&cn=FY25-ENTP-PMAX_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_entp_e_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222297946732314_18202__21407473164&wl0=&wl1=x&wl2=c&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=1015455&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=125198574&wl11=online&wl12=946732314_18202&veh=sem&gad_source=1 The PreMax Pre-Filter is going to look clean for a while. Mine was looking pretty clean for several weeks/couple of months on speed 5 running 24 hours a day. It's a thick filter and the dust tends to get trapped deep inside it so dust may not appear on the bottom surface of the filter for quite some time. It is a unique filter in this regard. Years ago, we took an IQAir Prefilter that had not been changed for quite some time - It was way past the recommended 18 month replacement timeframe (maybe double or triple the recommended time)... And we dropped it from shoulder height about 17 times over and over on the concrete outside. And tons of dust just kept flowing out of it each time - it was kind of amazing. I put the filter back in my machine and the airflow improved dramatically. Before banging the prefilter outside, on Speed 6- I could feel the airflow from the unit come out about 2 inches. After unclogging the prefilter out side the airflow could be felt at about 8 inches or more. BTW - that is def. not a recommended practice - it probably damages the filter but, we were just curious. A few months ago, I also informally tested the airflow of my HPP after about 6 months of use on speed 5 running 247 and I expected a drop in the airflow vs. the 1st day I tested it... but much to my surprise - I barely saw a drop in airflow performance. This really surprised me as I totally expected some sort of decrease in performance. The bottom of the filter did show some dust accumulation but again - this was after 6 months on speed 5 running 247. I was pretty impressed.

[@nathanstevens6290]

Any thoughts on ISO-Aire? RSF series I was looking at the RSF300.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I don't see the quality of the seals inside the unit but, in general, it looks like a pretty good unit. Probably better then most. Seems to be more of an "industrial/commercial" type solution. I wonder what the cost is.

[@sukicara1163]

Austin has a new desk version called ’it’, could you please do a review on that?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yeah, I saw that yesterday but I don’t plan on doing a review with the physical product for a while - if I ever get it in my possession. I have owned 3 Austin Air units for over 15 years - 2 of the big ones/Standard HM400 and the Jr. unit, as well. So, here are my initial knee-jerk opinions/analysis of the IT based on what I see online. 1. Airflow Issue: The unit is 8” tall and 11” x 11” which is cool I suppose but they do not provide any CFM/airflow information that I can see. So, we don’t know how large of a room it can accommodate with air exchanges. Most all manufacturers will provide this information and it makes me think they don’t want people to focus on the airflow of this unit because it probably possesses very low CFM. 2. Personal Air Purifier: So then, the next question I have is - they call it a “personal air purifier” but that insinuates that the unit would blow air on you/your face region. And with the Austin units - the air exits the units at about a 45 degree angle (or more) - shooting upward. So, if you want to have the air blow right in your face region with the IT - then you would have to be very specific where you place the unit to benefit from the airflow and it would have to be very close to you and kinda “under” your face region… which is not ideal, at all. I think they should have put moveable louvers on the unit so people could direct the air flow more easily. 3. Carbon for VOCs/Odors/Chemicals: The unit offers 2 different options - it can come with just a HEPA filter and prefilter or with an upgraded carbon cloth filter. However, there is only a $15 difference between the 2 versions. How much carbon do we think we are getting for $15? Not a lot, I am sure, as good quality carbon is fairly expensive. Plus, they do not provide a warranty for the carbon filter. Their website states, “*The optional VOC Carbon Wrap add-on is designed to last three months under normal conditions. The carbon VOC Wrap does not carry a warranty.” So, the carbon component only lasts 3 months “under normal conditions”. Based on what I am seeing - they don’t seem to have much confidence in the carbon solution, IMO… and neither do I. So, I would look at the unit as more of a particle filter solution only. The carbon option does not appear to be very strong. Also, they do not provide the pricing for the carbon solution which would need to be changed at least 4 times a year… So, that cost may add up over time, as well. 4. Pricing: The HEPA only option is $475 and the option with carbon is $490. I mean, wow… that is expensive for what we are getting when we compare it to two other options which I think are superior - the IQAir Atem Desk unit and the Airpura R414. 4A. The IQAir Atem Desk unit is $400 and it filters ultrafine particles at an elite level. It does not come with carbon but you can get a Plus filter which has some. However, I don’t think the carbon will last a long time. That said, we can more easily direct the airflow to our face region and it is high level filtered air for particles, for sure… for 18% less money than the IT. Plus, it is a narrow unit so it will fit more easily on a desk. 4B. The Airpura R414 is 7.5” taller than the IT and 1” wider - so it is a larger unit. It is not officially categorized as a “personal air purifier” but it is still something that can fit on a desk next to a person and I think its going to be able to blow purified air in the face region much easier than the IT. Because the air comes out on all sides at about face level (depending on how one is seated). So, I personally categorize the R414 as a quasi personal air purifier AND a room air purifier that can actually provide a good amount of air exchanges. And for $44 more than the IT we get a Super HEPA filter that filters better than HEPA at 99.99% at .3 microns. So we get BETTER than HEPA filtration. And we get 8 lbs. of carbon which is vastly superior to both the IT and the Atem for VOCs/Odors/Chemicals. Plus, it has 353 CFM on the free flow side - which will come to about 250 CFM on high speed with the filters installed. So the R414 can provide almost 4.5 air exchanges per hour, in a 400 sq. ft. room, as well. Again, with a Super HEPA filter = better than HEPA filtration. Airpura also has an R400 unit with the same dimensions as the R414 but it comes with a HEPA filter for $500. Which is only $10 more than the IT. So, when I initially look at the numbers and features of the 3 units - I personally, would go with either the Atem or the R414/R400 at this point in time. That is my initial knee jerk reaction. I currently believe that Austin tried to “follow” Airpura as Airpura came out with smaller units about a year or so ago - and their smaller units like the R414/R400 are selling very well. So, I feel as though Austin tried to kinda copy them in this regard - as the two brands are oftentimes compared to each other. I hope that helps. 👍

[@2711marcus]

Thank you for your reply Doug. I'm concerned to hear about your issues with the Csmfil City M. Camfil are a highly trusted company in the air purification industry so I would be surprised if they are not filtering well. I will wait for the video.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hey Marcus - they are a great company - a Giant in the Filtration Industry. The quality of the unit and filters is first rate, for sure. The City M filters very well and much better than 99% of the stuff on the consumer market, of course - but I think they may have "Over engineered" this particular unit to a certain degree - if that is the correct term I am looking for. I think the City M is at least 13 years old (I think I saw a video of one that was 13 years old in the past)... I asked Camfil how old the original design is but they didn't answer me. And when I look at what I think is one of their newer designed units - the CC500 (which may possibly be 3 years old - at least, that is the age of the video I saw for it - again, Camfil didn't answer my question on this)... I think they realized there was a better way to design this type of air purifier... and they did... So, it's def. one of the best units on the market but it could have been better, IMO. I am excited to make the Seal/Airflow video but it is gonna be a while... Thanks!👍

[@2711marcus]

The CC500 is a very nice unit but it's too big for my home and it's quite noisy, I think it's better suited for commercial use. Maybe they could build a smaller version of this suitable for domestic use.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yes, when I compare the 2 units - I currently think the CC500 is of a superior design for filtration for a few reasons. I gotz to make that video... @@2711marcus

[@MrDanDizz]

What is the best air purifier for 3d printing? Hepa 13 + carbon?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

3D printer environments require both a good HEPA and Carbon solution. Therefore, I would recommend the Airpura product line. 1) Airpura P600 www.airpura.com/products/p600-germs-mold-and-chemicals-reduction-air-purifier?_pos=4&_sid=6f8804786&_ss=r 2) Airpura V600: www.airpura.com/products/v600-vocs-and-chemicals-good-for-wildfires-air-purifier?_pos=6&_sid=87c8cd20b&_ss=r They both have 18 lbs. of carbon to help filter out the dangerous VOCs/Chemicals. Airpura is the closest thing to being “carbon experts” of any air purifier manufacturer that I know of. I think one of these 2 solutions would be best for you but they have a lot of different solutions and options to choose from. They also have the most complex product line of any air purifier manufacturer that I am aware of. Therefore, you may wish to contact Aolani Harrison at Airpura to find out what is best for your specific environment. She has 16 years of air purification industry experience. You get a 10% discount with coupon code: “DZAIR10” [e-mail] 450-978-9020 x210 / 866-505-7872 x210 Can you please let me know which solution you eventually choose and how it works out for you as I very much value “real world” feedback on the solutions? Thank you!👍

[@MrDanDizz]

@@AirPurificationEducation i was thinking more of you have like one small 3d printer. These purifiers feel a bit overkill. Is there any on the lower budget field that could work since many say they have hepa 13 and carbon!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@MrDanDizz 1) You asked for "the Best" so I would say those are probably "the Best". That said, Airpura has smaller units like the v400 at $550 - with the 10% discount would be @ $500.... ( I think Airpura would probably recommend the V400 but you can ask them which of the mini units would be best for you). These smaller Airpura units have 8 lbs. of carbon which is the most found on the market at that price point. And they have very good HEPA performance. 2) You said, "since many say they have hepa 13 and carbon!" A) Yeah, they ALL say they have "HEPA" and "True HEPA" etc. even $50 air purifiers say that kind of stuff, LOL! But if you've seen my videos - I mention all the time that over 99% of the "HEPA Air Purifiers" on the market do NOT actually filter at a HEPA Level. It is much more difficult to filter at a True HEPA level than most would imagine. Only a handful of units actually filter at a HEPA level and they tend to be more expensive. For ex. I run a $900 IQAir HealthPro Plus in my bedroom and a $750 Aeris 3 in 1 in my family room as those 2 units filter at least at a HEPA level (and they are both EN1822 certified). However, both are weak when it comes to carbon and odors… the carbon works well for a few months but then it becomes less effective over time. They have 5 lbs. and 2.4 lbs. of carbon respectively. Like I said, the Airpura V400 has 8 lbs. - which is very impressive for the small size of the unit and the pricing. B) You really need a "good amount" of carbon to make a difference over several months. The vast majority of air purifiers on the market with carbon - possess very little, and/or poor quality and they will definitely not be a long term solution for VOCs/chemicals for you. Which means the carbon would have to be replaced several times within a year to protect you. And most of them just don't have enough carbon to really help much at all, in the first place. But the companies like to market their solutions as having carbon and being able to help with odors and chemicals... when, in reality, the vast majority of them really don't do a good job, at all. So, the next step down for the 3D printing application would be the smaller Airpura Units. After that... from less expensive price point... 3) If you are in a 400 sq. ft. room or less and you can’t spend $500… Then I'd maybe look at a Leitz TruSens Z-3000: www.trusens.com/p/air-purifiers/z-3000-large-air-purifier-with-air-quality-monitor-z3000ap/ and get the Large $45 Replacement filter with the additional carbon: www.trusens.com/p/air-purifier-replacement-filters-uv-bulbs/dupont-odor-voc-filter-true-hepa-for-large-air-purifier-afhz3000-smk01/ Why? Leitz is a German manufacturer and Germans tend to make good things… not always, but in this case, it seems they did the best possible job for the pricing. The carbon filter that comes with the unit is a joke and won’t help you at all… but the replacement VOC filter may be able to protect you a decent amount. However, you will have to change it much more often than the smaller Airpura units… The carbon filter is currently on sale for $45 but it normally retails for $89 - so your cost of ownership would eventually become higher. And you could actually be paying a similar amount to a mini Airpura over 5 years with the additional cost of ownership - depending on how often you have to replace the carbon filter. The HEPA filter in this unit is EN1822 certified by the same German 3rd party lab that tested some of the IQAir units so we know it is legit (many EN1822 certifications these days for air purifiers are fraudulent and are not worth the ink used on the paper). But these guys seem to actually have a decent HEPA filter and decent amount of carbon at a super low price. It is NOT as good as the Airpura V400, for sure… but at this price point… I’d vote in favor of this solution over the other stuff that I know about on the market. Don’t forget to let me know what you go with and how it works for you - thanks! 👍

[@IvaCvitanusic-od3tf]

Thank you for making this updated video. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for the comment👍

[@volkstouareg5620]

Good point about Hotels! I have run in to that problem too. Just fyi, at the end of your video there aren't links showing up where the red arrows are pointing.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Yeah, I've hit "Hotel VOC/Chemical City" a few times the past few years, for sure. Just AWFUL!😠 I fear their day-to-day employees will be experiencing some health issues in the coming years as it increases the overall toxic load to your body... esp. over time. Yes, I have to make those videos to add at the end... just thinking ahead, lol... but here are the links to the info.: Cost of Ownership Rankings for the Air purifiers: airpurificationeducation.com/cost-of-ownership-rankings/ UltraFine Particle Rankings: airpurificationeducation.com/best-air-purifiers-for-ultrafine-particles/ Thank you!👍

[@lennythach1647]

You should do a review on the popular Dyson HEPA Big+Quiet Formaldehyde BP04 how do their filter stack?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hello and thank you for your comment. I used to sell the Dyson Fan/air purifiers and I never really felt they were serious air purifiers. So, I had never recommended them to clients/customers. I've taken a look at the Dyson Big and Quiet - in some review videos and such (I don't have it - nor have I used it) . I actually like the look of the unit and I think the idea of the fan pushing the air around may be a good idea. I give them tremendous credit for "thinking outside the box" in the creation of the unit. They really tried hard on this one and it is a unique air purifier. Here are a few points about the unit and what I currently think. 1. Carbon Filter comes last: I don't like the fact that the carbon component comes after the HEPA filter as I think you most always want the HEPA to come after the carbon to catch any carbon particles and prevent them for entering the air... and some of the best air purifier manufacturers put the HEPA last like IQAir, Aeris, Austin Air, Airpura, Camfil, etc. 2. No Prefilter? And surprisingly, the solution doesn’t have a Prefilter which means the HEPA filter will get clogged much quicker and the airflow will decrease dramatically over the weeks and months the unit is in use… I can’t believe they don’t have a Prefilter for this solution - this is really “Filtration 101” and all the best air puriifers have at least a prefilter - some have a prefilter and a screen before it to catch the larger particles before they can even get to the prefilter. 3. Seal: From the videos I’ve seen - It does not look like the filters are sealed well inside the unit… so as the HEPA gets more and more clogged - more dirty air will escape around it.. And around the carbon filter, as well. 4. Warranty: Only 2 years. I don’t think a 2 year warranty is enough for an air purifier that is about $1,000. So, I think it is a decent air purifier and it will improve the quality of air in a room - like most air purifiers but I don't think it will filter particles at an elite level like an IQAir HealthPro Plus, Airpura or Aeris 3 in1. And the lack of a prefilter is a bad mistake which will hurt the performance of the unit the more it is used. So, those are my initial thoughts without really having much experience with it... I may get it in the future - we'll see... Thanks!👍

[@jamesdy8345]

Hello there! Thank you for sharing this informative video. I am currently considering purchasing an air purifier and would greatly appreciate your insights on the Dyson Big and Quiet BP04 Formaldehyde model. Your expert opinion would be invaluable in helping me make an informed decision. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

1) Can you please tell me what you want an air purifier for? 2) What are you trying to filter out of your air? Dust, Smoke, Pet Dander? 3) Also what is the square footage of the space you are putting the air purifier in and the ceiling height? Here is my most recent opinion of the Dyson Big and Quiet: I used to sell the Dyson Fan/air purifiers and I never really felt they were serious air purifiers. So, I had never recommended them to clients/customers. I've taken a look at the Dyson Big and Quiet - in some review videos and such (I don't have it - nor have I used it) but I think it is probably much better than their fan units for filtration. I actually like the look of the unit and I think the idea of the fan pushing the air around may be a good idea. I give them tremendous credit for "thinking outside the box" in the creation of the unit. They really tried hard on this one and it is a unique air purifier. Here are a few points about the unit and what I currently think. 1. Carbon Filter comes last: I don't like the fact that the carbon component comes after the HEPA filter as I think you most always want the HEPA to come after the carbon to catch any carbon particles and prevent them for entering the air... and some of the best air purifier manufacturers put the HEPA last like IQAir, Aeris, Austin Air, Airpura, Camfil, etc. 2. No Prefilter? And surprisingly, the solution doesn’t have a Prefilter which means the HEPA filter will get clogged much quicker and the airflow will decrease dramatically over the weeks and months the unit is in use… I can’t believe they don’t have a Prefilter for this solution - this is really “Filtration 101” and all the best air puriifers have at least a prefilter - some have a prefilter and a screen before it to catch the larger particles before they can even get to the prefilter. 3. Seal: From the videos I’ve seen - It does not look like the filters are sealed well inside the unit… so as the HEPA gets more and more clogged - more dirty air will escape around it.. And around the carbon filter, as well. 4. Warranty: Only 2 years. I don’t think a 2 year warranty is enough for an air purifier that is about $1,000. So, I think it is a decent air purifier and it will improve the quality of air in a room - like most air purifiers but I don't think it will filter particles at an elite level like an IQAir HealthPro Plus, Airpura or Aeris 3 in1. And the lack of a prefilter is a bad mistake which will hurt the performance of the unit the more it is used. So, those are my initial thoughts without really having much experience with it... I may get it in the future - we'll see... Thanks!👍

[@jamesdy8345]

@@AirPurificationEducation I need to filter voc

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@jamesdy8345 Ah, 1) Can you please say the square footage of the space you are putting the air purifier in and the ceiling height? 2) Also, what type of VOCs are your trying to filter?

[@jamesdy8345]

@AirPurificationEducation, I recently purchased a dresser and noticed that it has formaldehyde and emits an odor.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@jamesdy8345 1) OK, when you heat up the room/space and the dresser gets heated up - it will start to off gas more quickly. So, some people will heat up their room and the furniture in it and then open the window and put a fan in it and blow the VOCs out the window… They do this over and over. You may/may not be able to do this depending on your situation. 2) The best air purifiers I know of for formaldehyde are the IQAir GC with 12 lbs. of carbon: amzn.to/4bEyf96 and… 3) The Airpura F600 which has 18 lbs. of carbon: www.airpura.com/products/f600-formaldehyde-vocs-and-particles-air-purifier?_pos=3&_sid=fb1d4e510&_ss=r You can get a 10% Discount on the Airpura unit if you use Coupon Code DZAIR10. If you remember - please let me know what solution you go with and how you like it as I LOVE real world feedback from customers. Thank you!👍

[@raniashahma1597]

I noticed that you have not ranked any Dyson models. Are they just not good enough for your rankings?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your question. In the video I uploaded earlier this week, called "Why a DIY Air Purifier Is NOT The Best Option! RTINGS.com CR Box Critique" at 18:50 in the video I start to talk about the filtration test results for the Dyson BP06 and how it tested out vs. a CR Box... + I discuss how it filtered over the last 20 minutes of the video at certain points - for .3 and .5 microns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZywd4immdaIrac&ab_channel=AirPurificationEducation I have about 28 other air purifiers I will eventually be adding to the existing Dust Air purifier rankings (which currently has 17)... but IDK when I'm gonna integrate all that stuff - that will be quite an undertaking... so for right now - I do have an analysis I gave someone on what I think of the Dyson offering - and you can read it below: ******************************* I used to sell the Dyson Fan/air purifiers and I never really felt they were serious air purifiers. So, I had never recommended them to clients/customers. I've taken a look at the Dyson Big and Quiet - in some review videos and such (I don't have it - nor have I used it) but I think it is probably much better than their fan units for filtration. I actually like the look of the unit and I think the idea of the fan pushing the air around may be a good idea. I give them tremendous credit for "thinking outside the box" in the creation of the unit. They really tried hard on this one and it is a unique air purifier. Here are a few points about the unit and what I currently think. 1. Carbon Filter comes last: I don't like the fact that the carbon component comes after the HEPA filter as I think you most always want the HEPA to come after the carbon to catch any carbon particles and prevent them for entering the air... and some of the best air purifier manufacturers put the HEPA last like IQAir, Aeris, Austin Air, Airpura, Camfil, etc. 2. No Prefilter? And surprisingly, the solution doesn’t have a Prefilter which means the HEPA filter will get clogged much quicker and the airflow will decrease dramatically over the weeks and months the unit is in use… I can’t believe they don’t have a Prefilter for this solution - this is really “Filtration 101” and all the best air puriifers have at least a prefilter - some have a prefilter and a screen before it to catch the larger particles before they can even get to the prefilter. 3. Seal: From the videos I’ve seen - It does not look like the filters are sealed well inside the unit… so as the HEPA gets more and more clogged - more dirty air will escape around it.. And around the carbon filter, as well. 4. Warranty: Only 2 years. I don’t think a 2 year warranty is enough for an air purifier that is about $1,000. So, I think it is a decent air purifier and it will improve the quality of air in a room - like most air purifiers but I don't think it will filter particles at an elite level like an IQAir HealthPro Plus, Airpura or Aeris 3 in1. And the lack of a prefilter is a bad mistake which will hurt the performance of the unit the more it is used. So, those are my initial thoughts without really having much experience with it... I may get it in the future - we'll see... Thanks👍

[@tiffanylee5663]

I would love it if you would review Air Dr. as I am thinking about getting some of their products.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for the suggestion. I have not used one yet, but based on what I've seen online - I currently think they are decent. And I'd probably rank them around #12 on my current dust/asthma ranking list for a 300 sq. ft. room. So, I currently think they are decent but def. not elite. I do plan on getting an Air Doctor and a few other units, as well, in the coming months. Thank you!👍

[@tiffanylee5663]

Thank you for the response! It is nice to find someone who knows a lot about air purification! There is sooo much crap out there but your videos seem very informative!​@AirPurificationEducation

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I don't know everything about this industry (no one does) but yeah, there are TONS of lies and deceptions out there in the market, for sure... and some companies are making MILLIONS off of false claims. Most all air purifiers will improve the air quality in a space by at least a little bit... but there are different levels of filtration and only a few units/brands perform at an elite level... Though, most consumers think if the box says "HEPA" on it... then "all the HEPA air purifiers" will filter the same. NOT true, at all. lol!😆

[@shellywickers788]

Hi Doug. Ive really enjoyed watching your videos and have learned so much. I have a neighbor who smokes and it really is affecting me. I wake up with a sore throat and dizzy. I have purchased a Levoit Core 600S and a BlueAir Pure 211i Max. Not much help.From what you have said, cigarette smoke is .1 micron or less. Are either of these air purifiers doing anything to reduce the second hand smoke? I was considering getting the IQ air Atem desk for while I worked and slept. Mostly because it is less money. Do you think it will help me in my case? Not sure if my symptoms are from PM or VOC. Any other recommendations for second hand smoke air purifiers for $300- $800?Thank you for what you do.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hey Shelly - thanks for the question. Can you please tell me: 1) What is the square footage of the space you are in? and 2) how tall is the ceiling? I think the 600S and 211i do improve the overall air quality, in general (like any air purifier). However, taking smoke out of the air is one of the harder contaminants for air purifiers to deal with. Oftentimes, it will require a "more serious" air purifier solution. **It drives me crazy watching all these short videos of air purifiers taking smoke out of a small box within a minute. Things are not that simple when it comes to smoke. Thanks !

[@starry3824]

What do you think about TPA Airdog new filters?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I don’t have direct experience with them. They seem like decent units and look like they have above average quality. They do make some pretty large claims, though, “Airdog X8 is powered by patented TPA technology. TPA® creates an ionic field that actively removes ((instead of trapping) harmful particles, common allergens such as pollen, pet dander, and dust, filtering them down to 0.0146 micron (6x smaller than similar air purifier filters) and around 10 to 20 times more efficient than traditional HEPA air filters.” What exactly does 10 to 20 times more efficient than HEPA mean? Plus, they only have a 1 year warranty which doesn’t inspire tremendous confidence in me. $650 to $1,100 air purifiers with only a 1 year warranty? Where is their confidence in the longevity of their products? To me, that’s kind of a red flag. I can see a $100 unit having a 1 year warranty but $650 and up? I don’t like that, at all. Thanks!

[@KC4847usa]

Have you had a chance to review Jaspr air purifier yet?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

No I haven't but I'll keep it in mind - thanks!👍

[@connerm4850]

What about the Honeywells? Seems like a trusted American company.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I'd put the Honeywell HPA300 in with the Winix 5500 and the Coway Mighty. They are decent units for the money - thanks!

[@StrawHatJinn]

Hi do you still do any personal consultations or any sort, either paid or non-paid still? Appreciate these helpful videos!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I think you can just ask me and I'll try to tell you what I think is best. Thanks!

[@StrawHatJinn]

@@AirPurificationEducation thanks for the reply. Two heavy shedder dogs (corgi and golden) and I have allergies to plenty (not so much to my dogs anymore but pretty much everything else). Already own RabbitAir Minus2 (living room high 16 ft ceiling 500sq ft), small office (144 sq Ft with Austin hm) and bedroom (300 sq ft with IQAir hm+). Any suggestion to replace any of these, maybe the office with either AirPura or Aeris (when available)? Forgot to mention neighbor smokes various things, I’m sensitive to that too

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@StrawHatJinn How are these units working for you? I think the IQAir is a great unit - esp. in 300 sq. ft. And I think the Austin Air HM should be doing a great job in 144 sq. ft. The one I think would struggle the most would be the Rabbit Air in 500 sq. ft. and 16 ft. ceilings. Also - I don't think they are great for smoke issues if there is a decent amount of it.

[@StrawHatJinn]

@@AirPurificationEducation so the Austin hm is ok and I keep it on low, otherwise the small office becomes very drafty. I work from home so I’d say I spend about 30-50% of my day in the office (144 sqft) and might prefer a better option there. I’m thinking AirPura but not trying to spend nearly $1k (one that’s also good for smoke/small particulates), thanks!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

OK, let’s try to break it down a little more: 1) Is the Ausitn Air Healthmate doing an OK job for you in general, but possibly not doing a good job on the smoke issue? I am guessing on this because… I have found the Austin Air units are typically not good for 2nd hand smoke issues as I’ve had a few returned for this particular application. So, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were having this particular issue. Has this been the case for you too? 2) How is the Rabbit Air holding up in the big room? 3) Does that Rabbit/larger room get much smoke or do the other 2 smaller rooms get more smoke? 4) How old are each of the units in their respective locations? Thanks for the feedback! @@StrawHatJinn

[@2711marcus]

Hi Doug have you ever used an Airpura? I'm wondering what the noise level is like? I like a quiet unit. The Camfil is quiet on low speeds and so is the IQAir Health Pro. There is a guy on here that wasn't happy with his Airpura and said it was loud and the motor made an annoying noise. I think the latest model the R714 has a new quieter motor. It's the R414 I'm thinking of buying for my bedroom.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Hey Marcus, we used to have at least one Airpura in the office but I do not remember how loud it was. I remember the radio dial on it. Plus, I actually prefer louder white noise units to quieter ones - as the white noise helps drown out other noises and also helps me sleep. I know some people like the unit to be quiet but I think I am the opposite so I don't really pay too much attention to the noise of the units too much. But I do tend to notice how loud they are on the highest speed and it actually irritates me that IQAir made the HPP quieter than the older version, LOL! I much prefer the louder unit. All that said - I think you can just contact them and ask them whatever you wanna know about the noise on the unit. The person I typically chat with is Aolani Harrison and she has about 16 years of industry experience in 2 different companies - so she is very knowledgeable. She is at [e-mail] Good Luck! 👍

[@2711marcus]

Thank you Doug I will contact her 😊

[@TheLaNadine]

Hi, do you have any info about the A.Virtual awear air purifier? When i went to look for a purifier as everyone tells me its a neccissity where i live, and this particular one was what the sales guys were recommending as being top of the line, but i have no concept of what makes a good air purifier and i can't find much info/reviews about it online. I live in Dubai so pollution, sand/dust particles, and mold are all big concerns. I like that it also claims to kill viruses and bacteria and they said the filter only need replacing once a year. I plan to use one in my bedroom which is about 30 sq meters. I also want to use one/two in an open plan living/dining area which also doesn't have any doors between the entrance hall and stairway so not sure about the size of the exact space - but the living/dining area is about 55 sq meters. Any advice/tips are hugely appreciated! 🙏

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your inquiry. I’ve never sold, consulted on or heard about this company or air purification solution before. So, after looking at a little information online about them… I’d say my initial opinions are: 1) It looks like they do not - as a company, have a large budget as there are English misspellings on their website and in their videos… basically bad grammar… this is typically not a good sign for an air purifier company which claims they have “transformational” and/or “never before seen technology”. Plus, it seems they only have a few people in the company. I count only 8 on LinkedIn. But I don’t know if they are full time or what. Taejun Kim seems to be the owner and he seems like a smart guy, in general. He has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and… “www.linkedin.com/in/founder-dylankim/ He won an award in 2023, “I received Prime Minister's Award regarding "Innovative Photo-related New technology development" in 2023, along with SAMSUNG at Photonics-EXPO held in Gwang-ju city.” He says on his LinkedIn bio: “Transforming air everywhere with natural light catalyst. We are always looking for partners to nurture nature together. [What we can do with game changing new material] - Replacing all of existing UV applications into visible light. - We purify air and improve photovoltaic efficiency by surface coating material receives natural light. Join us on our journey to nurture nature with natural light.” So, I currently do think there is something to this technology he has developed however, it appears to be more geared towards UV/VOC/Viruses/Bacteria type issues NOT taking particulates and Ultra Fine Particles out of the air. These are 2 separate issues. But, he is trying to say his air purifier can do BOTH at an ELITE level - which I don’t currently agree with - due to the following reasons… 2) In this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWjXZmCejLJ1j8U&ab_channel=A.virtual_official (at :28) it says “The World’s 1st Nano Gold photocatalyst” - so, it seems, it is possible, he may have developed a legit technology for some issues/applications. At :37 he says his NANO-GOLD Technology is 90 Times more efficient than current “PHOTOCATALYSTS” - but, this does not involve particulate filtering. At 1:14, he says “This future material can remove 99% of harmful substances from the air in ONLY 5 Minutes.” “The Highest efficiency in the world.” But, the IQAir HealthPro Plus has been EN1822 certified and tested to filter Ultra Fine Particles at 99.5% at .003 microns so - I would have to disagree with his statement. I think the IQAir HPP filters particles and UFP better. Also, I highly DOUBT this machine is taking 99% of the UFP out of the air in only 5 minutes! If he could pull that off - he’d be able to sell his technology for a BILLION dollars, this very minute - and he’d eventually be able to put most ALL other air purifier companies out of business, I’m guessing (assuming his solution is reasonably priced). So no, this claim does NOT include UFP - I am pretty positive. I think he is moreso talking about the ability to filter UV/VOC/Viruses/Bacteria type issues. “Max 90X higher efficiency than other brands” Again, it appears he is talking about photocatalysts - NOT elite UFP filtering HEPA air purifiers, IMO. He even says it takes 99% of the “harmful substances” out of the air in just 5 minutes… but, TRUE HEPA filtration is 99.97% at .3 microns… and only 99% is LESS impressive filtration. At 1:24 in the video he says “My vision is to leverage this innovation to purify water and produce renewable energy, making A.Virutal an unicorn company.” So, he is talking about some different applications his tech can help. He talks about becoming a “Unicorn Company” within 3 years - which IS a Billion dollar company - and I DO think there is possibly something to his technology - however, like I said - it appears to be more for viruses/UV/Bacteria type stuff - not particles and UFP. 3) If we look at their website - we see this: avirtual.co.kr/awear A) It says, “Removing 99.9% of Ultrafine Dust”. But ultrafine dust is .1 to .003 microns in size... and 99.9% is better than the IQAir HealthPro Plus which was 3rd party lab tested to do 99.5% at .003 microns. So, I’d have to see some serious 3rd party testing results from a legit lab - which is expensive - which shows what levels of UFPs his solution can actually filter at. Most air purifier manufacturers out there say all kinds of misleading stuff about how well their solutions can filter UFPs. Only a handful can actually do a good job of UFP filtration. And only a handful actually have legit 3rd party testing results for UFPs for their solutions, as well. I'd have to see EN1822 testing from a reputable 3rd party lab to confirm this 99.9% filtration rate of UFPs he claims... because that is a BOLD statement. And I don't see where his unit can filter UFP as well as an IQAir HPP. B) It appears he still needs a prefilter and a HEPA filter in his solution (just like a traditional HEPA air purifier) to try to filter the particles. C) Also, he claims in the video that his technology works on VOCs and odors however his air purifier STILL has a Carbon filter in it… (just like most all the other air puriifers on the market)... as shown on their website. **Why would his air purifier need a carbon filter if his Gold technology is so great for odors/VOCs, etc? D) It says, “1 Step Pre Filter - Filter to eliminate large dust (poor English). Dust Collection + deodorization high-perforance filter protection.” **This is incorrect as the prefilter does NOT help with deodorization - it helps with preventing the HEPA filter from getting clogged from larger sized dust and debris particles. E) “2 STEP (should say, “2nd Step”) “Deodorizing Filter - Filter to eliminate harmful gas, cigarettes, food, daily odor, etc.” **Again, if his Gold technology is so good for odors/VOCs/gasses - then why would they need a Carbon filter like most all other air purifiers on the market? F) “3 STEP - Dust Collection Filter. Filter to eliminate fine dust.” **They don’t say it is a “True HEPA” filter for whatever reason. G) “4 STEP Air Shield 4.0 - Filter to eliminate 99.9% of virus and airborne bacteria” **This is what possesses the “Gold” technology it seems but it does not mention the filtration of particles or UFP so this basically tells me - the solution is not elite for particle filtration as the HEPA filter and apparent seal inside the unit do not seem to be special… they appear to be very ordinary, at best. H) Then under this they say “Air Sanitizer Operation Sequence” and it says: “1 Polluted Air Intake - The pre-filter captures large dust and particles” **However, previously, it said it also helped with deodorization which is not true. I) “2 Harmful Substance Distruction - The HEPA deodorizing filter removes fine dust, bacteria, viruses, and absorbs harmful gases and odors.” **However, they didn’t call it a HEPA filter previously which is a very uncommon thing to do in the air purification industry from a marketing perspective… and now, they say the HEPA filter helps with deodorizing… and absorbs harmful gases and odors - which is NOT true - the HEPA filter captures particles like dust NOT odors and gasses (and they spelled “gasses” incorrectly). J) So, the marketing information on their OWN website has a bunch of incorrect data about simple filtration issues… and there are numerous English grammatical errors, as well. **This does NOT inspire me to believe they have an amazing air purification solution… and definitely not on the particle filtration side… maybe the Gold technology is good in other areas but… CONCLUSION: I think he has a “run of the mill” - just “OK/average” type solution for particles and dust. I do not think he has an elite solution for particle and UFP filtration. The Gold technology he has my be good in other areas and may be legit for viruses and bacteria, etc. but it - by itself - does not make for an elite air purification solution. I’d 100% go with an IQAir HealthPro Plus in BOTH of your spaces if you want one of the best air filtration solutions. Hope that helps!👍

[@TheLaNadine]

​@@AirPurificationEducation wow, thank you so so much for putting so much time and effort into this for me. I really truly appreciate it, especially since the sales people here by and large don't seem to receive any proper product knowledge or training, so i would have been lost in the wilderness of the Internet trying to figure it out with a newborn (like that was going to happening!) I'm definitely going to look into your suggestion, thank you again 🙏 ❤

[@AirPurificationEducation]

@@TheLaNadine Cool, if you remember - let me know what you go with and how you like it as I value real world feedback on solutions for actual users - thanks and Good Luck!👍

[@floridaredneck]

Thanks for the video! I haven't considered a Levoit unit since I heard what you said about their deceit. I probably would have because of their looks, price and claims. That's a pretty damning situation and I don't take kindly to that. If an advertised filter costs more to the customer, then charge them more. But, don't lie to them; you'll lose more.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your feedback. Yeah, there are just TONS of misleading ads and deceptive marketing practices in the air purification industry. After Levoit got busted by the BBB about 18 months ago - they had about 4 units on their website that they didn't market as having HEPA filters... (about 4 out of 24). But, last I checked about 8 weeks ago - they fully had about 20-22 out of 24 units on the website that they were not marketing as having HEPA filters in them... so about 90%! LOL! Come on, Man! That's Garbage! So, now on Amazon they list some of their units like this: " Our filter has strong filtration performance of ultra-fine particles. 99.97% filtration efficiency for 0.1 to 0.3μm airborne particulates, including pollen, dust, and animal dander allergens. Tested by an independent lab." But Ultrafine particles are .1 to .003 microns in size. NOT .1 to .3 microns... and UFP = 90% of the particles in the air we breathe and they are the most dangerous to humans... so, Levoit AGAIN is just messing around with their marketing... it really irritates me, lol! 😆 Thanks 4 the comment!👍

[@2711marcus]

Good choices Doug 😊 My favourite is the Csmfil City M. Fantastic build quality and particle filtration can't be beaten but as you know I got my units for an amazing price also managed to buy filters at an amazing price too. The retail price is quite expensive. I like the look of the Airpura units too. 😊

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you Marcus - I think I got my Camfil because of our interaction a few months ago as it was on sale for $700 or something like that during the holidays... vs. the $1,200 it seemed to usually retail for in the US. I think you and another person had commented about it and put it on my radar. I think you were talking it up and I checked the price and it was heavily discounted for the holidays and I made an "impulse buy", LOL!😆 Glad I did. I do love the overall quality of the unit and the quality of the filters but there were a few things I noticed when I first opened the unit that made me pause and I wondered if they could be an issue with the overall filtration of the solution... and I think after looking at the unit recently after several months of use - my initial reservations have proven to be true... I'll make a review video on the unit in the future. It is a very good unit (def. better than 99% of the units out there) with GREAT overall quality, for sure, but I think it has a few chinks in the armor of it's overall design and I'll eventually be making a video which explains the different levels of seals in multiple units and the Camfil City M will definitely be in that video. I have learned a few things from the Camfil City M and it's overall design has strengthened my beliefs on a few filtration issues that I've held for a while now. Airpura is a very well-made solution out of Canada but they are BAD at marketing their solutions IMO, LOL! Their website is something from like 2007... Back in the day, it was well know that manufacturers typically had very poor websites but most have improved dramatically over the past 15 years... but not Airpura, LOL! Seems they put very little energy into marketing and even updating their website as it is riddled with misinformation on their products and they barely have any testimonials... Its kinda crazy, actually. Which is sad because the Airpura customers I've dealt with have oftentimes had great things to say about their solutions - and I even had an industry insider say he thought Airpura filters the best out of anyone... But, now that I think about it... their solutions are so good that they overcome bad marketing... and Helder Pedro - the Founder/owner, is a completely obsessive, compulsive - super detail-oriented GREAT guy who REALLY CARES about providing his customers with the best solutions - and he is one of the foremost experts on carbon in North America - that I am aware of. They are some of the "Good Guys" in the industry who truly try to make a difference... Anyhow - thanks for your comment! 👍

[@emilycustis1657]

Thoughts on Air Doctor ?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

I don’t have any first hand experience with the Air Doctor units but I have been asked about them multiple times in the past - so I have done a little research on them… + I want to get one to do a review on it, eventually. So, here are some of my current thoughts on the Air Doctor Product line: 1) The filters are implemented in a perpendicular manner to the floor - for most of the units and this is not ideal for sealing issues. Dirty air will escape around the fillers over time. Filters installed in a parallel manner to the floor can be superior solutions for sealing issues - like the IQAir HealthPro Plus and the Aeris 3 in 1. 2) Air Doctor has documentation which shows that some of their units have been 3rd party tested and they claim to filter 99.99% down to .003 microns but I HIGHLY doubt this to be true in the real world. That is better filtration than the elite IQAir HPP but the Air Doctor units are not sealed nearly as well as the IQAir HPP. And the HPP doesn’t even filter 99.99% at .003 microns. So, they are presenting some really sketchy 3rd party testing documentation, IMO. Yes, some 3rd party testing labs will provide testing results which make some of the units appear to filter better than they actually do. No ethics. 3) Air Doctor has used some very sketchy/underhanded marketing tactics in the past with online influencers making their units appear to filter at an elite level when this is not the case. And influencers are more than willing to throw all sorts of debris into the filters to make them super dirty and seem like they filter extremely well because Air Doctor provides them with a 15% commission on the sales. And this is the most commission I’ve seen for any air purifier in the entire industry. Now, I am not against influencers making money with manufacturers (Heck, even I want to do this) but - they have been more aggressive then most manufacturers and the few influencer videos/blog pics. I’ve seen show a ridiculous amount of debris stuck to the prefilters - which will NEVER occur in the real world. Fake marketing. I run 7 or so air purifers in my home and I’ve never accumulated even 20% of the debris these influencers show on their prefilters - which supposedly got filtered within only 4 weeks or so. I believe they coached these influencers to make the prefilters super dirty - as the influencers were “generic” and not “air purification” specific influencers. I believe these are unethical marketing practices. 4) The Air Doctor units only have a 1 year warranty which I think STINKS and it is one of the worst and shortest warranties in the entire industry - that I have ever seen in 16 years. Very Bad! Where is their confidence in their product line? I cannot believe they are selling air purifiers - mostly for over $300 - and they only have a 1 year warranty… I was very surprised when I found this out. They are definitely one of the worst manufacturers when it comes to warranty length. And I complained in past videos about Aeris only having a 2 year warranty, LOL! I mean, only 1 year??? Crazy. 5) All that said, I think they are decent solutions - kinda like average - but not elite. But definitely better than nothing. And so I'd probably rank them around #12B on my current dust/asthma ranking list for a 300 sq. ft. room. So, I currently think they are decent but def. not elite. 6) Here is my current listing of some of the best air purifiers for dust/particle filtration for small and large room sizes: airpurificationeducation.com/asthma-allergies-and-dust-particulates-in-general/

[@generalfeed123]

Please review Oransi

[@AirPurificationEducation]

OK, I'll keep them in mind - I currently think they make good units - not elite filtering ones, but good ones. Thanks!👍

[@reviews2you]

Nice content! Have you looked at Air Omega's iAdaptAir 2.0's by chance? They have enticing price-points and curious your thoughts?

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thanks for the recommendation - I am not familiar with them. Maybe in the future - thanks!👍

[@JBass33]

Thank you for the updated evaluations. You have solved a dilemma for me. Since it may be a long time before iRobot/Aeris/Klaara gets back into the air filtration business, and Airpura cannot be shipped to California for some reason, and the IQAir is too expensive, and you place the Winnix 5500-2 is in a category lower than HealthMate, it looks like I will just be replacing my HealthMate filter when it expires later this year. One thing you might want to tell people about HealthMate is that it makes several filters that fit their standard sized unit. Also, can you add the HealthMate filters to your affiliate page? Thanks for all your hard work in evaluating all these units. It sounds like you have one or more test filters in every room of your house.

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Thank you for your comments and suggestions. iRobot just got a new CEO this past week and I will be VERY interested to see what he decides to do with their air purification product line. He has had some success turning around/improving companies in the past so hopefully can work some magic. Replacing your Austin Air filter seems like it may be the best option. Thanks for the Austin Air filter suggestions... I'm not crazy about the other filter options on the Healthmate... the Plus filter and the HEGA filter - for various reasons... I do like the regular HEPA filter that you and both have from Austin so I think I'm gonna focus on that one for now- but thanks for the suggestion. Also, I do think their Bedroom unit is a winner - esp. for chemically sensitive people. Yes, we have air purifiers running all over our house, LOL! My wife has been VERY reasonable and patient with all of it... somehow😆 Thanks!👍