Air Purifiers
HEPA captures airborne particles. Activated carbon adsorbs odors and gases.
HEPA captures airborne particles. Activated carbon adsorbs odors and gases.
HEPA catches particles. Carbon is what removes the smell.
You already bought one box for this problem. It handled the dust and never touched the smell that made you buy it. That is not a fault in the machine, it is physics. A smell is a gas, and only a deep bed of activated carbon holds on to a gas.
How to choose on this shelf
- Room first. Airpura and AllerAir publish a square footage for most models. Austin Air publishes none and says why in its own FAQ.
- Carbon weight second. Austin Air carries up to 15 lb. Airpura runs 8 lb to 26 lb in a sealed canister. AllerAir runs 14 lb to 40 lb. Weight decides how long a smell stays gone.
- Your problem word third. Smoke, formaldehyde, musty, litter box, fresh paint. Austin Air HealthMate Plus carries the smoke and VOC blend, Airpura F600 is built around formaldehyde, AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 carries a Vocarb blend.
Not for: steel boxes with a switch and a fan. No app, no sensor, no auto mode, loud on the top speed. If dust and pet hair are the only complaint, a cheaper particle unit clears more air per dollar.
Not sure which one? Chat with an expert or email sales@purifierhaven.com.
Not sure which size? Match the sq ft in the product name to your room, or chat with an expert and we will help you pick.
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Airpura 900 Max Fume Extractor, Heavy Workshop Fumes, 40 lb Carbon
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price $4,499.98Sale price $4,499.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura 900 Fume Extractor, Workshop and Laser Fumes, 20 lb Carbon
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price $3,199.98Sale price $3,199.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
AllerAir Salon Pro 6 Ultra Source Capture Air Purifier, Fumes, 38 to 40 lb Carbon
Vendor:AllerAirRegular price Starting at $1,829.98Sale price Starting at $1,829.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
AllerAir Salon Pro 5 Ultra Source Capture Air Purifier, Fumes, 28 to 30 lb Carbon
Vendor:AllerAirRegular price Starting at $1,729.98Sale price Starting at $1,729.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura P700 Air Purifier, Mold and Chemicals, UVC, 18 lb Carbon, 635 CFM
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price Starting at $1,549.98Sale price Starting at $1,549.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
AllerAir Salon Pro 6 Plus Source Capture Air Purifier, Fumes, 22 to 23 lb Carbon
Vendor:AllerAirRegular price Starting at $1,529.98Sale price Starting at $1,529.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
AllerAir Salon Pro 5 Plus Source Capture Air Purifier, Fumes, 17 to 18 lb Carbon
Vendor:AllerAirRegular price Starting at $1,429.98Sale price Starting at $1,429.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura P600 Air Purifier, Mold and Chemicals, UVC, 18 lb Carbon, 560 CFM
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price Starting at $1,399.98Sale price Starting at $1,399.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura F700 DLX Air Purifier, Formaldehyde and VOCs, 26 lb Carbon, 635 CFM
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price Starting at $1,349.98Sale price Starting at $1,349.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura G700 DLX Air Purifier, Odor-Free Carbon, 26 lb Carbon, 635 CFM
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price Starting at $1,299.98Sale price Starting at $1,299.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura G700 Air Purifier, Odor-Free Carbon, 18 lb Carbon, 635 CFM
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price Starting at $1,249.98Sale price Starting at $1,249.98 Regular priceUnit price per -
Airpura C700 DLX Air Purifier, Household VOCs, 26 lb Carbon, 2,500 Sq Ft
Vendor:AirpuraRegular price Starting at $1,249.98Sale price Starting at $1,249.98 Regular priceUnit price per
How to choose in four steps
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1. Room size
Measure the room, then match the sq ft
Length times width. Match that to the sq ft in the product name. Go one size up for open plan rooms or high ceilings.
Under 400 sq ft: bedroom or office. 400 to 999: living room. 1000 plus: a whole floor.
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2. The concern
Match the filter to the problem
Allergies, dust and pet dander call for HEPA. Smoke, cooking and chemical smells call for a real bed of activated carbon. For mold and mildew, look at the HEPA air scrubbers, some add UV on top.
Use the What it is for filter to narrow the list.
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3. Noise
Bedrooms want under 25 dB on low
The lowest speed is the one that runs all night. The quietest unit here starts at 16.5 dB on its lowest speed. Air scrubbers built for job sites run over 60 dB on high and belong in a basement or garage.
The Noise filter uses the lowest speed figure the maker publishes, or its only published figure where that is all it gives.
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4. Running cost
Check the filter price and how often it changes
A cheaper unit with a filter every 6 months can cost more over 3 years than a pricier one changed once a year.
Where the maker publishes them, the product page shows the filter price and change interval.
Still deciding between two? Chat with an expert.
Tell us the room, the problem and the budget and we will tell you which one to buy, and which one not to. Team hours Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm Eastern.











