A HEPA air purifier is a useful tool for your home that works to remove unwanted particles, and allowing you space to feel fresh and smell fresh. It works by forcing the air through a fine mesh that traps harmful particles, such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco smoke.
They are usually made for a room and not a whole floor level or building, but some do offer a larger working area than others. When it comes to choosing the right one for you, you need to be aware of the different features such as the price, colour style as well as the percentage of airborne pollutants it removes and up to what size of microns.
Honeywell 50250-S 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier
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This round air purifier helps to remove almost every unwanted airborne pollutants, 99.97% to be precise, that are in the air, which is suitable for any large room or area. It currently sells for around $130-$140.
Pros:
- This round air purifier is suitable for any space up to a size of 390 square feet.
- The true HEPA filter removes 99.97% of common airborne pollutants, which are as small as 0.3 microns.
- The glass-fibre material, which is built in, works to remove airborne particles, as well as viruses and bacteria.
- It also has a 360-degree airflow that works at 3 different speeds to help get everything in the surrounding area.
Cons:
- A number of consumers have complained about it being quite loud especially when compared with other ones they have tried.
Summary
Overall, this offers some good features, such as the ability to remove almost every pollutant in the air, however for the price which is the price of a top of the range model; this is quite loud which can become very distracting and over a period of time can become very annoying. Overall, this is not worth the high price that it is at.
GermGuardian AC5000E 3-in-1 True HEPA Air Purifier
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This GermGuardian product offers a unique design that fits in with your modern home, whilst also providing top quality results by removing unwanted dust allergens, smells and a whole host of other pollutants that you don’t want within your property. It is currently priced at just under $150.
Pros:
- The True HEPA filter helps remove 99.97% of dust and allergens which are as small as 0.3 microns, including household dust, pet dander, mould spores and plant pollens.
- Includes a charcoal filter built-in, this helps reduce odours from pets, cooking and smoking.
- The UV-C light technology works with titanium dioxide to eliminate unwanted airborne bacteria, viruses, germs and mould spores.
Cons:
- The downside to this product is that the single filter needs to be replaced every 6-8 months and they cost around $35.
- It is also quite a tall air purifier compared to others measuring 28-inches, which may be inconvenient for where you want it.
Summary
Overall, this has some good features including UV-C light technology to eliminate bacteria and viruses as well as having a stylish design. However, for the high price I would not want to keep splashing the cash every 6-8 months to replace a filter, but if you are comfortable with this fact then this is a good
Holmes HEPA Type Desktop Air Purifier
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This Holmes HEPA air purifier works great to remove unwanted airborne pollutants quickly with its HEPA technology. Its multi speed option helps to clean the air as quickly or as slowly as you require. You can currently pick one up on the market for around $35.
Pros:
- The HEPA type filter helps remove up to 99% of airborne particles that are as small as 2 microns.
- Its 3 speed option control allows you to have it set differently for different unique settings and environments.
- Its slim dual design allows it to be positioned both vertically and horizontally to allow it to best fit your space.
Cons:
- A downside to this is that when placed vertically the air purifier seems very unstable.
Summary
Overall, for the price it is retailing at it offers a good budget option with its different speed settings to meet your own needs. However, it only collects airborne particles that are bigger than 2 microns, which is less than others available.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the best HEPA air purifier is the Honeywell 50250-S 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier; this is because it offers a greater number of features than the rest and also has no real downsides in terms of its features.
However, the second best is the Holmes HEPA Type Desktop Air Purifier as it is very cheaply priced making it a great budget option, however, it is not number one as it only collects particles that are 2 microns compared to the other two collecting as small as 0.3 microns.
In at third place is the GermGuardian AC5000E 3-in-1 True HEPA Air Purifier, this is because that although it has similar features to the Honeywell it has some negative points such as the cost of replacing the filter and the fact that it is quite tall. But, whatever one you choose depends on the features you want and the price you are willing to pay for it.