Blueair 503 Air Purifiers Product Reviews

BlueAir 503 Air Purifier

I could not wait to try out one of the new re-designed air purifiers from Blueair. The Blueair 503 completely lived up to my expectations. The first two fan speeds are virtually inaudible. The third fan speed, where I usually leave it while I sleep, is very quiet also – just a soothing hum in the background.

Being able to breathe fresh clean air while I sleep makes such a difference in the quality of my rest. It is also nice to run the air purifier on high while I am cleaning. That way I know that all the dust and particles I am stirring up into the air are actually getting cleaned, and not just moved around the room.

What I like about the Blueair 503:

It is attractive. The neutral off-white blends in seamlessly with my walls, and the sleek contemporary curves of the design give it a little more aesthetic appeal than most air purifiers. Actually, this design won Blueair one of the most prestigious design awards in Scandinavia – the Excellent Swedish Design award. I like that Blueair designs their products to look nice as well as perform to high standards.

It is quiet. The first two fan settings are so quiet I can barely hear them. The highest fan setting is a little noisy, but it works fine to run it when I am gone, outside of the room, or doing a loud activity like cleaning or playing music. The knob on the simply styled operation panel makes it easy to turn it from speed to speed, so it’s no problem to switch it from higher to lower as you leave and enter the room, just like switching on the light.

It is economical. On the lowest fan speed, the Blueair 503 consumes about 15 power watts, less than a light bulb. Even on the highest speed it is energy efficient, only consuming about 95 watts. This was one of the major factors in my decision to choose the Blueair 503. I can run the air purifier all the time without worrying about the electric bill.

The bright blue light on the side lets me know if the air purifier is running, which is good since it is so quiet I can’t always tell. The blue light might be a bit bright at night, but simply turning that side towards the wall fixes the problem. It casts a blue glow on the wall that doesn’t bother me at all when I’m trying to sleep. However, for someone who prefers total darkness when they sleep, it might be a problem.

What I do not like about the Blueair 503:

It is a little heavy. It covers a maximum room size of about 580 square feet, so 35 pounds is a reasonable weight. However, I wish it had handles on the side like the Blueair 403, to make maneuvering it a little easier. On the bright side, it does have casters, so it rolls very easily, and is quite easy to position once you have it in your house.

In summary, I was very happy with the Blueair 503. It is attractive and quiet, and I like having it in my bedroom. I have felt more rested in the mornings and my allergies have been much better inside the house. I would definitely recommend this air purifier to anyone who is looking for an economical and quiet unit that they can incorporate into their living area.

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