Air Filter Performance Chart & Buying Guide |
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THREE STEPS TO BUYING AN AIR FILTER
- Consider range of pollutants each unit filters out, then
buy according to budget.
- Determine room size (measure width and length and see
chart.)
- Consider what features are important (e.g. low noise, small profile, long filter
life, etc.)
| DESCRIPTION |
REMOVES¹ |
TYPE² |
CUBIC FT./MIN. |
ROOM SIZE AIR
EXCHANGE³ |
SPECIAL FEATURE |
Airpod Mini Purifier
(01-0547) |
b, p, d, m, f, s |
HEPA/electrostatic/Ion |
45 |
12' x 10'/5x hr. |
smallest |
Healthmate HEPA Jr.
(01-0163) |
b, g, d, p, m, f, s, voc |
HEPA/carbon/zeolite |
200 |
10' x 25'/6x hr. |
best VOC removal |
Healthmate HEPA
(01-8005) |
b, g, d, p, m, f, s, voc |
HEPA/carbon/zeolite |
400 |
20' x 25'/6x hr. |
best VOC removal |
PlasmaWave
(01-0514) |
b, v, g, p, d, m, s, voc |
plasma/HEPA/carbon/nano-silver |
200 |
10' x 25'/7x hr. |
best virus/bacteria removal |
UV Air Purifier
(01-0137) |
b, v, g, p, d, m, f, s, voc |
HEPA/UV/ion/zeolite |
467 |
24' x 24'/6x hr. |
best overall purifier |
Life expectancy of any filter media is dependent on the concentration of the
contaminants to which the system is exposed. Chart is based on information provided by the
manufacturer. Results may vary.
¹B=Bacteria; V=Viruses;
G=Gases; P=Pollen;
D=Dander; M= Mold;
F=Fungi; S=Smoke; VOC=Volatile
Organic Compounds.
²UV= Ultraviolet Light - when exposed to UV,
bacteria and viruses are killed on contact.
HEPA=High Efficiency Particulate Air - filter traps tiny airborne
particles. Rated 99.97% removal at 0.3 microns in size.
Ion=Ionization - ions attract and attach themselves to airborne irritants,
including smoke, dander, and bacteria. The irritants are then drawn into the filter or
dropped to the ground out of the air.
Plasma=Plasma Generator - patented system creates hydroxyl (OH) molecules that destroys airborne microorganisms without producing ozone.
Carbon=removes common household odors from cleaners, paints, solvents, and
other chemical substances.
Zeolite=a volcanic material with absorptive properties, removes gases and
odors.
Nano-silver=a filter treatment that neutralizes viruses and bacteria on contact and prevents bacterial growth inside the unit.
³The first set of numbers is the room size (width by length);
the number after the slash indicates how many times filtered air is exchanged throughout the
room.
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