Best air filters based on noise level, features, and price
by Mercia Tapping, President, AllergyBuyersClub.com
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A.
If quietness is a very high priority, there is nothing like
Blueair air filters. Noise level in the bedroom seems to be very important to people. Blueair has an excellent number of air changes
per hour and easy-to-change filters. They consume very little electricity,
however the replacement filter cost makes the running costs more
than some. Blueair air filters start at $399.95.
B.
IQAir is our second quietest air filtration machine. IQAir air
purifiers costs $649 and up. For sheer technological superiority in a
number of features, the new IQair is pretty awesome. It has filter
light change indicators for 3 filters, ability to program the machine
to turn itself on before you get home, ability to change filters
easily without a screw driver. The electricity consumption costs
and filter replacement costs are very moderate. I would recommend
this air filter machine for use anywhere in the house and office.
The more expensive model deals with gases and viruses and has been
used in hospital clean room environment. The IQair also comes with
a superlative manual, which definitely wins the award for the best
manual. I consider this to be our best overall air purifier.
C.
The Clarifier air filter, which we have just finished recently testing
in our offices, has a superior number of air changes even on low
fan speed. It has the additional benefit of ultraviolet which I
was doubtful of being of real demonstrated value until I read a
new university study last month. It is the first study which shows
conclusively that ultraviolet light kills allergens, and in particular,
mold. The Clarifier air filter does not win the beauty pageant, is
a little on the noisy side especially on high fan speed . You still
have to use a Phillips screwdriver to change the filter BUT it does
indicate when the filters need changing which I see as a big plus.
I would tend to use the Clarifier in basements, home hospital care,
daycare centers, and around all circumstances where the elimination
of viruses , mold,and odors is important. Stopping of spreading
viruses in the office could be helpful in winter. I would also recommend
the Clarifier air filter if you have severe asthma and want to play
it safe with your air cleaner choice. If you are concerned with
all the spraying of chemicals in your area to control the West Nile
Virus the Clarifier is an excellent choice. The Clarifier air filter
comes with a decent manual to show you how best to use and maintain
your machine. The Clarifier Standard air filter is $679.
D.
For sheer economy, at $449.99 the Austin Air Healthmate Standard air
purifier is a cost-effective choice. If you do not have severe allergy
problems and the warning lights for new filters is not of major
importance to you then the Austin air will do you fine. This is
a middle of the road hepa filter without a lot of extra whistle
and bells. After having used one for two years I can say it is quieter
than most but I now I wonder when I should change the filter. Since
the hepa filter supposedly lasts 3 to 5 years I will err on the
side of caution and change it after 3 not 5 years, It is just irritating
to think I might be changing it before it is necessary. Changing
the filter is a bit of a production and the Austin manual is pretty
awful(we have to beg Austin to send us manuals to give our customers).
BUT I am not going to discard the Austin and when the hepa filter
needs to be changed I will take changing it on as a project. This
filter is excellent value for money. Our best value model.
Hope that clarifies things a bit as you make your
final air purifier choices. We do have many others to choose from
but these are my personal favorites.
