Allergy Air Purifiers

Austin Air Healthmate Plus 

Austin Air is recognized as a leader in the air purification industry for their quality construction of both the main unit housing and filter assembly and is often a top recommendation by Allergists. They market and configure their filters specifically to the customers’ need, so you can have just the right combination of filter media, carbon and their proprietary blend to help you achieve the best indoor air possible. 

Healthmate Plus® vs. Healthmate®

The Healthmate Plus® is an advanced version of the Healthmate® model designed for those looking to remove strong odors or chemicals from the room.  The real difference found between these two models is in Stage 3 of the filtration where there is Potassium Iodide added to the Zeolite and Activated Carbon blend for exceptional protection against chemicals and odors. 

About the Filtration

Austin employs one of the best all-in-one filters that we’ve ever seen for an air purifier. What you normally get with combined filter systems is thin layers of filtration which don’t do as good of a job at filtering out contaminants.  In contrast, the Austin provides those with general allergies the best balance of HEPA filter material, Activated Carbon and pre-filter screening so you can enjoy purified air for up to 5 years without ever having to replace your filter. All you need to do is vacuum the outer pre-filter once a month or more often if you’d like and let your Healthmate Plus do the rest.

Air is suctioned through the Healthmate Plus 360 degrees around the unit until it reaches the first layer which is the pre-filter.  Most pre-filters are designed to capture large-sized particles like hair, dust, dander, pollens and other allergens at a larger micron size. The second stage is another pre-filter called the Medium Particle Filter.  This is very similar to the first layer, only the Medium Filter captures particles even smaller than the Pre-Filter. The reason for the two pre-filters is to protect the next two layers of filtration: Activated Carbon and the HEPA filter. The third stage is an Activated Carbon and Zeolite/Potassium Iodide blend that is proprietary to Austin and is the most effective combination they offer at removing odors, gases, VOC’s and even ammonia and sulfuric acid. This may be more protection than you’re looking for but if you’re looking to eliminate paint fumes, VOC’s or you’re chemically sensitive then the Healthmate Plus is a must.  The next filter is the HEPA filter which not only traps but also destroys bacteria, viruses and allergens down to 0.3 microns in size, 99.97% of the time.  This filter is also considered “Medical Grade” because of its ability to trap and destroy fine particles as small as 0.1 microns in size but the efficiency is reduced down to 95%.  Having a Medical Grade HEPA filter in your home or office air purifier is truly an added benefit without having to pay hundreds or thousands more for advanced filtration found in hospitals and cleanrooms.

Above and Beyond

AllergyAirPurifiers.com provides the best air cleaners for quality, value and effectiveness.  All of the air purifiers we recommend have a proven track record with customers looking for relief from allergy and asthma symptoms. Here is what we think stands out with the Healthmate Plus model:

• Perfect amounts of Activated Carbon and proprietary Zeolite/Potassium Iodide blend for advanced removal of Odors, Smoke, Gases, Paint fumes, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and more.
• Medical Grade HEPA filter captures down to 0.1 microns, 95% of the time

Specifications

Size and weight

Standard model

• Height: 23 Inches
• Width: 14.5 Inches
• Depth: 14.5 Inches
• Weight: 45 pounds

Junior model

• Height: 16.5 Inches
• Width: 11 Inches
• Depth: 11 Inches
• Weight: 18 pounds

Capacity

• Standard Room Coverage: Up to 750 square feet
• Junior Room Coverage: Up to 375 square feet
• Air Changes per hour (ACH): 4
• Standard CFM Airflow: Up to 400 on high speed
• Junior CFM Airflow: Up to 200 on high speed
• We convert room coverage to reflect a minimum 4 air changes per hour for effective cleaning

Maintinance

• Filter Cleaning: Vacuum around the filter once a month
• Pre-Filter: Replace once a year ($19.95 junior) ($24.95 standard)
• Main Filter Replacement Interval: 5 Years
• Standard Yearly Cost: $59 based on normal operation
• Junior Yearly Cost: $40 based on normal operation

Energy

• Standard Energy Consumption: 56-135 watts on highest speed
• Junior Energy Consumption: 25-80 watts on highest speed
• Voltage: 120 volts, 1.3 amps

Filtration

• Air Intake: 360 degrees
• Air Outlet: Outlet from top, directed to one side
• Number of filter stages: 4 layers, 1 filter
• Filter Stages: Pre-Filter, Medium Particle Filter, True HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Blend

Unit Housing

• Construction: 22 gauge steel
• Paint: Powder coating (non-offgassing)

Certifications

• Ozone Free Technology: Yes
• Safety: CSA, NRTC and CE

Sound

• Range: 50 to 66 decibels
• Quiet operation on speeds 1 and 2
• Utilize speed 3 for Turbo Room Cleaning

Warranty

• Period: 5 Years

Other

• Fan Speeds: 3 stage switch
• Designed for 24 hour a day usage

Category: Allergy Air Purifiers, Austin Air