Thoughts on Levoit true HEPA bedroom air purifiers? We have been running these in our kids bedrooms for a few years and would love to know your take. Thank you!

Much appreciated

Monia

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Generating a toxin like ozone inside your home is an extremely bad idea. Don’t be fooled.

Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Yes Jean, Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Yes Jean, Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Yes Jean, Air Doctor units have some bells and whistles that others do not. Bells and whistles like apps and sensors are no substitute for robust air filtration like you’d get from an Austin machine. The easiest way to see the difference is that Air Doctor estimates that if their ($650ish) machine is on 24/7, you should replace the filters every 6 months (twice per year). A similar Austin machine, on the other hand, might cost $100ish more but the filters generally last 5 full years when run 24/7. Austin puts the money into filtration, not bells and whistles…and the Austin will alert you when the filter is getting saturated. Air Doctor is better than some but not in the same league as Austin. This is why we carry Austin and only Austin. We could carry others, but what’s the point? https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Austin Air isn’t an affiliate–we sell it in our store. IQAir is Good Stuff, and you’ll see it right in the infographic at the very top of the page.

Please let us know if you have assessed Air Doctor. Thank you.

I like Air Purifier Ozone Generator. It’s the leader in its segment of the best air ionizers with the function of cleaning and ideal for rooms with a medium area. One of the main purifying elements is the Nera-filter, whose efficiency is 99.97%. Besides it, there are a plasma generator and a photocatalytic filter. It is almost noiseless and consumes the least amount of electricity.

Hi Angie,
It could be pretty difficult to find a good filter at that price. Our research leads us to units that cost considerably more….but honestly I did not look into the more affordable group because their effectiveness was less. Having said that, what are you trying to filter for? Covid? Smoke? Pollution? Indoor toxins?

Perhaps I can help.
Thanks,

Thank you,
Angie

Hi Folks,
All air filters are definitely NOT created equal. We know because we researched many makes and models. We believe that Austin is making some of the best filters available today. They’ve been at it for a long time and have an excellent track record. The only challenge is that because they are such good filters they are in very high demand (Covid, indoor pollution, western wildfires, etc) right now ant it can take 2-3 weeks to get one.
We are currently running a sale on them because we want everybody to be able to get one as the cooler months approach.
https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=Austin

Hi Katie, I haven’t been on this site in awhile. So I just saw your post. I bought a Dyson Pure Hot+Cool purifier, and it barely does anything! My apartment is only like 670 square feet, and I have to sit *directly* in front of it, in order to breathe in cleaner air. If I’m not right in front of it, I don’t really notice any difference. I was so disappointed because my (ex) boyfriend had 2 AirDoctors, and he let me borrow one of them last year during fire season (I’m in San Francisco), and it was AMAZING!!!! It cleaned the air in my entire living room area after about 15 minutes. I had to give it back to him, and then got the Dyson because I liked the way it looked (ugh I’m so lame). I wish I would’ve invested in the AirDoctor or one of the ones recommended on this site instead! What did you end up getting?

Hi Meredith, sorry this is like 1 year too late, but I just saw your question. My boyfriend had 2 AirDoctors, and he let me borrow one for my apartment in San Francisco last year during fire season. I noticed a HUGE(!!) difference after running it for only 15 minutes. I gave it back to him after the fires were out, and stupid me ended up purchasing a Dyson because I liked the way it looked and the reviews seemed good, but it does nothing. It’s great as a little heater, and it’s ok if you sit RIGHT IN FRONT of it…otherwise I don’t notice the air being cleaner at all. I wish I would’ve gotten an AirDoctor!!!

He even says “Please ask your questions about air filters below.” x-D This post was written to sell the filter in their store.

Yes, I was wondering about this too. I own a few of these and they work very well. Their website says they filter -articles as small as .003 microns. The site also compares the AirDoctor to the other filters you recommend.

I’m curious what your thoughts are on the Dyson air purifiers?

whats the point???? all these questions he makes room for us to ask, but answers NONE

i guess he doesnt reply to anyone on here

We look for proven technology that is effective for both particulates and VOC’s. Beyond that we also like the Austin’s because they can be run full time…24/7 for 5 years before they need a filter-change.

When I did the research, I found that neither the Conway nor the Dyson is comparable to the Austin filters.
https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/?s=austin

Yes, we are willing to offer 15% off units shipped to California. You can email us at store@gimmethegoodstuff.org and we will send you a discount code you can use at checkout.

Thanks

I am also interested in this question, can you offer a few suggestions?

Thanks!

I’m interested in the Moso bag research too!

I am interested in this as well!

Thanks!

Thank you!!

I am really hoping to purchase the Austin Air Bedroom Machine. I actually purchased it for myself and for my sister for Christmas via Amazon. I read that the HM402 model (what I paid for) is the one with the HEGA filter. But they sent the lower model HM400. I am returning it. But can you help me understand what is the difference in case I’m not understanding right? Which model is sold in your Good Stuff store?

Thanks!
Krista

Molekule has created a lot of buzz around their product but for several reasons I remain skeptical.

1) They do not publish any independent test results to verify their claims. The only test results I can find on the web are from a study conducted and written by the owners of Molekule…hardly an unbiased source.

2) They say “Independent lab studies (tests they fail to show us) have shown 3.9 million E.Coli completely eliminated in a single pass through a Molekule system.” What they do not tell us is how many E. Coli were in the air BEFORE passing through their filter. If the starting number was 100 million and they eliminated 4 million then they only eliminated 4% of the E. Coli.

3) An independent testing facility conducted a battery of tests on many different are purifiers. They asked Molecule to submit a unit for testing but Molecule declined. This testing facility has done considerable research and states: “Molekule advertises its technology as PECO—photo-electrochemical oxidation. It is a variant of photocatalytic oxidation, or PCO, which came to prominence in the 1990s, as a way of eliminating ethylene—a ripening agent naturally produced by fruit—in cold-storage fruit warehouses. In the early 2010s, a PCO home purifier, the Airocide, was introduced to great fanfare but deeply dubious results. Molekule’s PECO variant is 15 to 100 times faster than what we’ve seen before, but Molekule says (in our lengthy interviews and in its own literature) that the fundamental chemistry is similar if not identical.”

4) Research conducted at the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory on Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) raises questions about the possibility of formaldehydes being produced as a byproduct of PCO.

5) Molekule cites the differences between their unit and HEPA filters. They say that HEPA filters do not remove VOC’s, which is true, but Austin Air makes several filter units that combine true HEPA filters with very robust and effective VOC filters.

6) Molekule requires changing filters about 5 times per year at a cost of about $125 per year in filter replacements. The Austin Air only needs to have the filter changed every 5 years. Total cost per year $30-$100 depending on what model you have.

Thank you in advance.

I was wondering about the square footage coverage as well..

We haven’t looked into this yet, but we will!

Thank you for the great article. Your shop and email updates have been big factors in creating a healthy home environment for my family. My question: do you have any recommendations for less expensive air filters? If these pricier recommendations are the only ones you’d recommend, do they cover the entire house (let’s say 2200 sq ft)?

Thank you for clarifying!
Angela

Blueair makes a good filter. When we searched for a filter to offer our readers we liked Austin just a bit more. (Although I guess we could carry both!) Their credentials are stellar and the build-quality is very high. They also offer filters with both HEPA and HEGA technology. They are the only filter manufacturer we know of that offers this feature and we think it is head-and-shoulders above everything else.

HEGA is an acronym for “High Efficiency Gas Absorption”. Originally developed by the British military as a defense against chemical warfare, HEGA is a carbon cloth filter. This carbon cloth is many times more efficient than the granular activated carbon form at adsorption of gaseous pollutants.

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Hi Joan,
Thanks for the kind words about your Soaring Heart mattress! I knew you’d love it! We sure love ours.

Re: Venta Air Humidifier/Purifier

The reason that these are not high on my list is because they don’t have a HEPA filter and appear to be designed to take away some amount of large-size particulates, but don’t seem to address the more serious indoor toxins such as formaldehyde and other VOC’s.

They do humidify, and that is good…but they suggest using a cleaner and a water treatment additive that may contain chemistry I’d prefer to not be exposed to.

They cost about the same as air filters with much, much better filtering power…

https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/austin-bedroom-machine-air-purification-system/

https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/austin-air-purification-system-standard/

As for a great humidifier, we like this one…
http://amzn.to/2jz8lMx

Best,

Any thoughts on Blueair brand?

My question…what can you tell me about the German made Venta air humidifier/air purifier? Have you looked at them? -Joan