AllerAir Air Purifiers Buying Guide

AllerAir Air Purififiers Buying Guide

We understand that when it comes to choosing an air purifier, you have a multitude of options. Even within a given brand the selection can be overwhelming. To help with this we have put together a quick and simple guide to understanding one of our most option-heavy product lines, AllerAir Air Purifiers.

Quite simply, AllerAir makes excellent air purifiers. Like all manufacturers, AllerAir air purifiers have positives and negatives, but overall the product is a solid one, particularly for more sensitive allergy and asthma sufferers. With that being said, we hope that this helps you sort through your options and can more easily choose the AllerAir air purifier that will best suit your needs.

AllerAir Air Purifiers by Room Size

AllerAir Air 6000, 5000 and 4000 series
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Coverage - AllerAir initially breaks down all their products down by size. The exact coverage area and air exchanges per hour will vary depending on the dimensions of the room where you want to use the unit as well as whether or not you need smoke or chemical filtration. As a rule, smoke or chemical filtration will reduce the effective coverage area. A general guide for capacity is as follows:

6000 Series – Effective up to 1800 Sq. Ft.

5000 Series – Effective up to 1500 Sq. Ft.

4000 Series – Effective up to 1200 Sq. Ft.

AirTube Series – Effective up to 200 Sq. Ft.

AllerAir AirTube Series
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AllerAir Air Purifiers Filtration and Naming Explained

Filter Media – Corresponding to the coverage of each AllerAir series is the amount of filter media. So the series with the most filter media is the 6000. Next comes the 5000, then the 4000 and lastly the AirTube series.

Size – The next criteria which differentiates the AllerAir air purifiers is the actual size of the units. Generally speaking, the 6000 Series will be the largest and heaviest. Keep in mind that the larger size allows it to filter more air, so the effective output of air from the 6000 Series will be higher than any of the others. The 5000 Series steps down from the 6000 in both regards, and the 4000 Series will be the smallest and lightest of the three.

Alpha Coding (Naming) – Each AllerAir series comes with multiple letter designated models. This is a simple breakdown of what each means. There are two sizes of media filters in AllerAir units. Each series has a specific standard filter depth, and for an extra deep filter, AllerAir uses,

D – Extra Deep filter. Units with the “D” classification have a thicker filter than what comes standard.

There are also two carbon classifications within each AllerAir series.

EXEC – Is a standard carbon blend. This is used to designate the basic carbon blend that AllerAir uses in its air purifiers. This blend offers excellent, broad range particle filtration.

VOCARB – Is a blend of carbon specifically designed to filter Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s). This blend still offers good particle filtration but is designed to also handle harmful chemicals.

There are three additional classifications you will find with AllerAir air purifiers.

DS – Units with the “DS” classification are designed to handle smoke. Those most concerned with smoke filtration, whether tobacco or otherwise, would want to look for models with this designation.

UV – These units have a UV Light. UV lamps alter the DNA of pathogens to render them harmless. Customers concerned with bacteria and viruses would benefit from the UV option.

MCS – Multiple Chemical Sensitivities. As of now, there is only one AllerAir model that offers MCS, the
Allerair AirMedic MCS Series Air Purifiers

TAKE NOTE: The AirTube series is essentially a portable line of air purifiers. For cubicles, home offices, dorm rooms or small work areas, this unit is a best fit. For room filtration your best options are the 4000, 5000, and 6000 Series.

Additionally, the Allerair AirMedic line of air purifiers is best suited for those dealing with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as well as more severe allergy sufferers. These units are specifically designed to deal with the filtration needs of these individuals.

AllerAir offers a carbon test kit. Some people will find that even specific types of carbon will agitate their condition. This kit consists of several different carbon blends, and once ordered the price of the kit is deducted from the cost of any purifier you subsequently purchase. AllerAir offers this in the hopes to not only best meet your needs but to save the time and hassle of possibly returning a unit due to an incompatibility.

Finally, most people find that the 5000 Series is best value of all AllerAir models offered. It offers excellent filtration and coverage at the best price point. The 6000 Series is best for the most intense air filtration situations, and the 4000 Series is your best option when space limitations are a concern. All AllerAir models are highly customizable. We hope that this helps you to better understand your air purifier options. As always, if you have any questions, please contact one of our customer service representatives.

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