GermGuardian Air Purifier Review

[@enzocipriano4321]

*The two units I purchased work great. **Fastly.Cool** and air purifier perfectly this machine The filters are definitely collecting dust! I contacted Levoit directly for a minor issue, and received exceptional customer service!*

[@HomeAirGuides]

Great review! We'd like to help clarify something you mentioned in video for the viewers and offer a recommendation on how to get the most out of these air purifiers. 1) The UV-C light feature kills bacteria and viruses as air passes through the filters. The light it located inside the unit. It doesn't send light rays out into the air. Either way its completely safe for humans! 2) It's best to keep these air purifiers at least 24 inches away from the wall or solid surfaces. That way, polluted air from the entire room can more easily be pulled through the unit and fresh air can be pushed back in. Hope this helps! Both of these are great products.

[@jasoncrawford1489]

"Either way its completely safe for humans!". Hmmm. That sounds misleading. It's safe to irradiate the air before it returns to the room. It's not safe to irradiate air while it's in a space where humans might pass. So only "one way" is safe. Fortunately this device seems to do it the safe way.

[@TheraP2014]

Thanks for the tip HAQG! This is a long shot but would you happen to know the name of the music in this ad for AirGenie on facebook? I don't work for or with AirGenie in case you're wondering. I just love that music. Sounds like Smooth Jazz category to me. Thanks a million!! facebook.com/100486574843506/videos/2793096004138894/UzpfSTEwMDAwNzcwNTc3MTg3ODoyNTYzMTE1MzM3Mjg4NjM0/

[@altarcast6306]

"UV-C light , if human eye contact directly then it's harm to human's eye, skin, if this uv-c have a ozone, then it's harm to human lung" hopefully, UV-C light inside cannot see the lamp, and no ozone uv-c light version. then it will be safe.

[@johnburns4951]

@UCfRPwhWL8vTnhEjkGAcx5IQ your silly UV does not harm us at low frequency your living in a world of UV from the sun bubba

[@CarlitoJr408]

24 inches away from the wall?? I guess I'll just put it backwards against the wall

[@frankieknuckles9446]

Floors are so shiny! How about a review on that?

[@rokia2283]

Lmao fr tho!😂

[@MrBarryCo]

bunch of coats of Polyurethane and lots of buffing

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Whow

[@zulmar5749]

😂😂

[@nygwill88]

You can eat off that floor

[@nomad1517]

Had a doctor friend who had the one with the circle in front. I own a Blue air and a Dyson. I was actually really impressed by the germ guardian. Idk why. But the air just smells super fresh with them. Really helps with dust. I was shredding papers at his office, and I mean lots and lots of papers, he was moving to a new office and needed my help, and he let me borrow the purifier. I was in a smaller room, and every time I emptied the shredded paper the dust would fly out in the air. It did a really good job. I have asthma.

[@Dustedpages2]

I have the one on the left. It works great. I actually like the white noise, it's peaceful and I don't care about wifi. I have wifi for my levoit humdifier and never use it. I bought a 5 pack of filters that included the charcoal filter for 39 bucks on Amazon. Thats over 2 years of replacement filters, now thats a deal!! I really wouldnt want a purifier that you don't have to replace filters, dirty is dirty. You can give this a quick vacumn every two weeks for longevity and I believe that's recommended. I may grab five more filters before the price goes up. Not only does it work great but it looks cool!!

[@stellijer]

Your review for the newer unit is the 4500 series. There's also a 4300 series; how might that stack up? WIFI is not important to me for an air cleaner but efficacy in cleaning is, plus I like the auto mode.

[@brendafuqua2361]

I have the Germ Guardian 5 in 1 4300 but when I brought another filter for it. Yes a germ guardian filter for the purifier & it's not working anymore doesn't even come on. Just got it 3 months ago

[@Town-Z]

Wait to plug it in until you know you have changed the filter, also click the UV button after u try and turn the thing on that changed my color from red to green, and turned on the purifier

[@rachelsaintvil5144]

I couldn’t stop staring at his floor. So shiny 😂

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Why

[@InvictusRed1911]

I have the 4825 and am looking for an additional filter; i don't think i care about the wifi/smart home features, but the Particulate Meter pretty much sold me. Thanks!

[@whompmaster]

I certainly like the more expensive one better but I still would like to find one where I can just clean the filters and keep reusing it. I've seen them in the past but just started looking around again.

[@jettlash1000]

Hepa filters can be vacuumed, but they eventually clog. Washable filters typically don’t do as good of a job as a true hepa filter does.

[@sarahmangone7785]

Light hits the floor to shine. My question is how often does that floor get cleaned? It's SPOTLESS. i bet a robot is involved every single day! Maybe twice a day...I'm impressed!

[@louietoltolvlog9699]

This guy is so good at product review. Wow. I truly enjoyed!

[@JS-po9gg]

Thank you for such a great review was looking to purchase the Dyson but was kind of on the fence . The AC4825 looks like it's going to do a good job. Thanks again!

[@jettlash1000]

You’re welcome, thanks for the comment.

[@gregherman4691]

on BOTH units the UV light is in a shielded blocked-off compartment, making the uv light useless.

[@jettlash1000]

That's interesting. I was actually going to take one of these apart to see what it looks like on the inside.

[@bonirabit4302]

Wouldn't that make the UV light more safe? Someone on this thread commented that it works by filtering like when you filter the harmful germs or mold spores the light inside the unit will zap it? I would want to know that that light is safe that's the only thing holding me back from ordering one of these! After I read the reviews I had to hear how people say that can actually be harmful to breathing and headaches but every review I read on Walmart and Amazon people suffering with asthma and allergies got a tremendous relief I want any that plus I want that nice white noise fan for at night for my bedroom.

[@lynsanchez7270]

Can’t help but notice your floor is so shiny would you mind me asking what are using to clean your floor?

[@ivanrodriguez5130]

It’s the lighting

[@dizzy254]

A wax coat

[@angefancy1357]

I have the Germ Guardian 4 in 1 AC4825. Question can you clean the filter manually or is better to just change ever 6 months.. Buy a new one. Thanks

[@robertshumaker9308]

DON'T LAST TOO LONG. Purchased model AC5350 no wifi, on 03/2018 from BBB, pretty much running constantly as I assume most people would use an air purifier. Started out fine it did a great job on level 3 with very low noise. In February 2019 I bought a second one for my upstairs bedroom that's when the first one started to sound like a coffee grinder. Now the second one is making an annoying nigh pitched whistling sound after only two months of use. I have a very low dust environment, no animals, I purchased these for possible mold spores in the air as my home is very old.They have a warranty but you have to pay for shipping, I'm going to check out what the cost of that is before I decide to return it for repair.

[@inagoodschmude9550]

Robert Shumaker hows the filter look though?

[@lindamcneil711]

Huh... I have 6 of them and have had 2 for several years.

[@Chris-xm4vw]

Greetings, Thanks for the video. Is it very informative. I got the AC5250 not so long ago. When the UV feature is on. A blue tube inside the unit lights up. I am guessing that's the UV-C light. I know these type of lights are harmful to skin or eyes. I don't understand why is this light viewable and not concealed inside the machine? Thank you.

[@jettlash1000]

I don’t believe that’s the actual UV light. I think that’s just an aesthetic to let you know the internal UV light is working.

[@Chris-xm4vw]

@@jettlash1000 Thank you for the quick response. I don't mean the light that wraps around. If you take a look inside through the mesh cover, where the air comes out, a blue long light tube is visible. This could be dangerous. I don't see any warning in the product manual. It is just strange that the UV-C light is not completely concealed to avoid exposure.

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

Thanks so much for this! I just bought the newer one for my bedroom, but I really like the look of the older one, lol, I might buy it for my sun room

[@jettlash1000]

I really like that they both still have a constant and smooth fan sound. It’s nice for sleeping.

[@elizabethmorrison1538]

Is it good for mold. I live in an Alaskan rainforest. Mold is a big problem

[@jettlash1000]

I'm not sure how HEPA filters do with high humidity and mold. I have always been told not to run them in high humidity because mold could grow within the filter itself. Maybe do a little research on that and see if they make filters that can handle high humidity.

[@BestMan32Fun]

It is stated on my 4300b that there is a special coating on the filter (B) for my germguardian, I don't know about this one. The pet filter is the one with additional germ killer on filter.

[@karenedwards3721]

Love us but too small do they make one for large too

[@Coolbeanstogo]

can you clean the filters and reuse them?

[@ShawnFarris]

White noise I need it!! Thank u

[@shellurcs]

What is the cost to run these air purifiers 24/7?

[@ladyofthecats6370]

Wow u did an amazing job! Loved ur floors, please keep making videos. U were to the point and answered all my questions thank u for that I'm now buy the alexa one for my new house and kids bedrooms! Ur a life saver☺

[@hironotsumi2105]

What does the number mean? Is smaller the number the better?

[@adamyoung899]

Any idea on how large a space these cover? In checking on Amazon I'm seeing numbers ranging from 100 square feet to near 800... I've got about 770, in a townhome layout and I'm trying to figure if I'd need one on each floor

[@nicolelovesboobie]

Adam Young rabbit air purifiers have units that cover up to 800sq, they are a bit pricey, however, really worth the investment.

[@PLBRossi]

I would get one for each floor

[@Mike-ok1cq]

hey on the first germ guardian does the air on it only come out on the side? Because mine does and idk if thats normal.

[@francesgreen5337]

I just got this! I already smell the difference in my bedroom. It's really nice

[@jettlash1000]

I agree, I can't believe how much "stuff" this pulls out of the house.

[@KeeplookingUP777]

Great information. I now have two cats, two litter boxes and a swamp cooler. So, looking forward to getting this particular product! 😁 I have a strong sense of smell, so looking forward to the air getting purified! 😎👍 Thank you for the review. I thought these were taller, now I know that also. 😄...P.S. And I have carpet... can hardly wait to receive two. One for upstairs and one for down stairs. 😎👍

[@kassideleon8]

I have the older model. Does the air on yours also blow the air out from one side of the front vent or does air come out the whole entire front vent?

[@SuperKillifish]

How do you turn Hepa replace light off of the elite?

[@eduaguirre5482]

I have seen reviews that the left air purifier seems to burn out due to electrical failure/shortage of the air purifier. Did that happen to you?

[@lovereadingsnyc]

not for me. had this for years NO PROBS

[@justbroken44]

I've had mine for 8 months running on low 15 hours plus a day no problems and it comes with a 3 year warranty from the company

[@lk7496]

I just purchased this model and so far so good. But I did notice one thing. The air coming out doesn't come straight out. The air flow seems to favor blowing out one side of the front grill rather than the other. Anyone else notice this?

[@johannwilder1437]

Yes. I can confirm. The air blows about 45 degrees to the left (or to the right from the perspective of someone looking at the unit). Not sure why this happens but it doesn’t seem to affect performance.

[@lk7496]

@@johannwilder1437 I had researched this quite a while back. They all do it and it's done for one of two reasons. 1.The opposite side of the front grill pulls some air in bypassing the filter. This is to prevent the fan motor from overheating in case of a clogged filter. 2. Or it's just bad design. I've been running mine 24/7 for nearly two years with no issues, works great still.

[@duncanmacleod2136]

I don’t think u wanna put your air intake right up against the wall

[@pennydaisey9344]

Please explain the what I’m looking at in the display window

[@jettlash1000]

it’s showing the number of particulates in the air, and the fan speed.

[@louietoltolvlog9699]

Is it good to clean out smoking pot odor ? I have old one and it’s pretty working good but loud and hate to control without remote

[@annagutirez5973]

Anyone know what flooring this is ? Is it hardwood or laminate ?

[@AbelCalderon49]

i believe I have the same floor - are they bellawood?

[@fireboltaz]

I had the one on the left and it lasted about 3 years before it stopped working. I did have issues with turning on the UV light from time to time.

[@CatsAndYogaMats]

How often did you use it and was it effective?

[@fireboltaz]

Haval Aziz every night from 7PM to 6AM

[@CatsAndYogaMats]

Great thank you.

[@mthxxii]

can you manually control the fan speed on the CDAP4500BCA???

[@qkcam45]

Have you have tried after market hepas for the germ guardian? I have 2 of the 4825 units and the make in addition to the "normal" hum of the fan.. there is a high pitch whistle that is really bad. is there any thing i can do about that? thanks

[@jettlash1000]

I only use the aftermarket (Non brand name) HEPA filters and have never had any issues. I run both of these models 24/7.

[@anabelgarcis7250]

It does tell u not to be in the room while using UV.

[@xxmyspac]

are the filters exactly the same on both?

[@11thgenerationcorolla57]

How about the filter on the other one? And where the airflow go in and out?

[@vanlee1700]

Do you have to have Wi-Fi to make it work or without WiFi it still work

[@12schnsaint]

how many months do you have to change the filters? are they are to clean?

[@aaacemaga4484]

5 to 6 months depending on the amount of usage.

[@luismb2383]

Great review, thanks, any idea on what's the power consumption of these devices?

[@jettlash1000]

They use the same energy as a small fan, so not bad at all.

[@luismb2383]

@@jettlash1000 thank you

[@worldpeace5853]

How long do you keep the UV-C light on and when please?

[@jettlash1000]

We turn it on while we’re at work, but lately we haven’t used that feature much.

[@rodelharvey]

How far away from the wall this air purifier needs to get placed?

[@jettlash1000]

I usually keep it about 4 to 6 inches from the wall. That seems to work well for me.

[@ithacacomments4811]

Directions state to keep the unit 2 ft from wall, furniture, etc.

[@Redneckrampage]

Wouldn't it be better if the intake be in the front and not the back?

[@jettlash1000]

It depends on where the purifier is located, but I’d have to agree with you.

[@biarritz59]

Says nothing about the filters, cost and how to install, that would have been helpful

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Don't make sense sucking air in back in stead of front with air blowing out towards dirt, dust . Can you notice a really huge difference in air quality ? Oreck made a really good unit.

[@ronaldseyez]

Can someone tell me where I can purchase the left air purifiers filter from.

[@aaacemaga4484]

Amazon

[@aaacemaga4484]

If u purchase through amazon they have a discount subscription u 15% off

[@samuelc6787]

I have pets ! Will it work ? With pet smell ?

[@xSkye629x]

Is it required to pair to your internet or use the app?

[@Dipper964]

Can you feel the air coming from the front with your hand?

[@jettlash1000]

Yes you can.

[@mosadik9755]

Seems it’s worth getting the newer one !

[@edyoung6573]

Great Job on your review! Really helped my decision!!!

[@jettlash1000]

Thanks for the comment!

[@shigetsan]

Good at removing smoke?

[@yacahumax1431]

dont they have a simple switch for the light?

[@jettlash1000]

Not for the front light.

[@appleindustry]

@@jettlash1000 It would have been a nice addition to disable that front light. Are you worried about UV-C generating ozone? Then there's also the fans being on the back, isn't that kinda nonsense? since people usually put the devices next ot a wall. Or it doesn't matter where it's located? I want to put it into a corner and im not sure it will suck all the air in.

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

@@appleindustry Put it maybe 1 feet away from the corner. Depends of the size of your room also.

[@rickidicki590]

Do you leave your UV light on at all times

[@jettlash1000]

I do not, I only use it when someone in our house is sick.

[@YanShaoBinn]

Gernguardian means it protect germs from human?

[@jettlash1000]

That’s their goal.

[@simplytruth9729]

Do I need one in every room? Bedrooms, living area?

[@Sean3D2Y]

Yes

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Yes

[@bonirabit4302]

From what I understand these smaller ones are easy to move from room to room. I'm trying to start off with my room I think the fact that so many people with allergies swore it helped them! But then I got turned off about the UVC light I just need to order something I start off from my room and then I get a completely different kind for the other room but you also can put a filter on an old box fan and that helps

[@One_Guy]

can you turn off all the lighting? on the units?

[@jettlash1000]

No, that’s a big con and an oversight by GermGuardian in my opinion.

[@xoxoxoxo9770]

Do these things raise up electric bill ?

[@damiendrakeford4229]

Definitely

[@damiendrakeford4229]

Not much though

[@jettlash1000]

They really don't add much. I don't notice any difference and I'm running 4 at the moment. It equivalent to a small fan.

[@markiz8777]

Is your wifi purifier stays in auto mode all the time? How long did original filters last?

[@jettlash1000]

I replace them every 6 months on fan speed 3/5. I vacuum them out every month now.

[@ALEXPREET]

Really great review..... thanks...

[@JoJo-Sings]

Hey Jet, liked your video on both these products and you helped in narrowing down my decision on getting an air purifier for our home.

[@jettlash1000]

Awesome to hear, thanks for the comment!

[@aujla7564]

Good to see you back

[@jettlash1000]

Just had baby #3 :) I plan to get back on the KZbin horse now, thanks for sticking around!

[@ZahirSardar]

Great review, thank you!

[@normajane2949]

love it!!! the best Review... :)

[@jettlash1000]

Thanks!

[@chrism473]

Can this eliminate vapor/smoke from a room ~200 square feet

[@aaacemaga4484]

The manual states up to 174 square feet

[@gnsdgabriel]

Nice clean floor! 👏

[@jettlash1000]

Haven't vacuumed in years! I'm loving the robotic vacuum, and I'm not sure how we ever lived without them.

[@rodrigomoran2909]

I know it’s Been a year since you did this review. But I jus bought one and for some reason I think mine is defective. It feels like is blowing air only in the left side of vent 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s normal ? I mean is not like fan the blows air in the middle. Sorry if I didn’t explain it myself properly. Thanks y you can tell me if yours does the same ( ac4825 model )

[@pepelepep8848]

It's normal

[@cooloutac]

almost all air purifiers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers do this. They usually blow to its left side to promote room circulation I believe. Either that or they are all cheaply made lol. But ya its normal for this unit.

[@Scoutsquad45]

Good stuff 👍

[@simplytruth9729]

Will these be effective if I have windows open?---I do not keep a closed house.

[@mollyoxy]

No. Germ guardians work best in closed rooms (both windows and doors)

[@Luckingsworth]

Might be best to consider a DIY box fan with matching filter size placed over it if you leave the window open. Much cheaper to replace and that way you can filter the air as it comes through the window.

[@NAvArS12345]

How much the filter cost for the costly one? Whats the time around we need to change it?every 2 months or?

[@Athen958]

Dimitri D, every 6-8 moths.

[@jettlash1000]

Agreed, I change them every 6 months with generic hepa filters.

[@derrickhightower2681]

Your floors are impeccable 😂

[@jettlash1000]

Thank you sir! With 3 kids, they are getting more and more "character" marks.

[@bluesmon1329]

Thanks for the review and especially about how it reacted to cooking bacon.

[@shusha50]

Thank you for an informative Video. Appreciate it.Cheers

[@markdandridge79]

If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. kzbin.infoUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!

[@tpstrato2270]

great for cover weed smoke too

[@jettlash1000]

Ha! I haven't tested that.

[@simonfarrell2537]

very useful, many thanks :)

[@lynsanchez7270]

Thanks

[@pqs6520]

Great review sir

[@jettlash1000]

Thanks!

[@trevorloomis463]

Really nice

[@jettlash1000]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wesleybuckerfield6382]

I'm about to get the rectangle one so that I will have them both in white.

[@donmac5124]

haha "these have been, fan-tastic"

[@Crettybocker427]

ummmmmm filters ????

[@adamforman9264]

😎✌

[@bobdoyle5945]

you'r house look slike it has no dirt at all lol

[@jettlash1000]

Robotic vacuums ;)

[@karenedwards3721]

Tiny

[@CarlitoJr408]

Bullshit. The new one on the right is garbage. I bought the 2 for 189 at Costco, garbage. I live in a 667 1 bedroom condo and this thing doesn't do shit. As for volume.. Level 3 is livable, while level 4 and 5 sound like a jet engine. Trash and I'm taking them back. You would think that with 2 of these in this small area, the air should smell fresh and crisp... Bullshit garbage. As for"saving energy"...🤣🤣🤣 My bill is up 40 bucks a month, before summer, when I have one of these on level 3 for 8 hours a day. Trash

[@EclipseEntertainmentPresents]

How many watts on the one on the right?

[@EclipseEntertainmentPresents]

How many watts on the one on the right?