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How to Select an Air Purifier

There are many different types of air purifiers and even more brands of air purifiers, filters, and cleaners on the market. No single air purifier can remove all types of contaminants. Different brands and models often use varying technologies to target specific contaminant groups and accordingly, one purifier that is excellent at removing one class of contaminant may be poor at removing another. Selecting a brand of air purifier is largely a function of what contaminants you want to remove the most and the quality of system you desire and can afford.

Select the contaminant category that best describes the contaminant or contaminants that you are most concerned about removing from your air.

Particulates including Dust, Dust Mites, Mold Spores, Pollen & Pet Dander Tobacco Smoke Chemicals & VOCs General Odors Bacteria & Viruses Radon

The following chart illustrates the brands that we carry and their ratings from our expert staff at removing various contaminant classes:

Our Rating Scale:

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excellent

Brand / Model Dust Dust Mites Mold Spores Pollen Pet Dander Tobacco Smoke Chemicals & VOCs General Odors Bacteria/ Viruses Austin HealthMate from US$299.99 all purpose Austin HealthMate Plus w/ Superblend from US$349.99 chemicals & VOCs Austin Allergy Machine (HEGA Series) from US$299.99 common allergens Austin Pet Machine US$499.99 pet dander & odors Airpura R600 US$599.98 all purpose Airpura V600 US$699.98 VOCs / chemicals Airpura UV600 US$849.98 microorganisms Airpura P600 / P600+ from US$999.98 photocatalytic oxidation Airpura T600 US$799.98 tobacco smoke Airpura H600 US$579.98 allergies & asthma Airpura I-600 from US$599.98 isolation & healthcare w/o UV w/ UV Airpura C600 US$799.98 airborne chemicals Airfree P1000 US$199.99 microbiological Airfree Platinum 2000 US$239.95 microbiological Airfree Onix 3000 US$299.99 microbiological