Austin Air Bedroom Machine HEPA HM402 Air Purifier

Austin Air Bedroom Machine Air Purifier

The Austin Air Bedroom Machine is an air purifier specifically designed to keep you sleeping and feeling better through improved indoor air quality. Like other Austin air purifiers, the Bedroom Machine has all steel construction, simple controls,and a five year warranty. What makes this unit so unique is the extra level of filtration that the Bedroom Machine provides. With the identical filtration system Austin developed for air quality studies at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Bedroom HEPA air purifier is built specifically to provide you fresh, clean air when you need it most, while you sleep.

What I like about the Austin Air Bedroom Machine

Filtration is the hallmark of the Bedroom Machine. Austin air purifiers offer 4 levels of standard filtration, but the Bedroom Machine offers a fifth level of filtration to broaden the range of chemicals, gaseous and particle pollutants it captures. You begin with a large particle pre-filter that traps things like pet hair, dust bunnies and other visible particles. The second stage of filtration is a medium size particle filter. Next, there is a 15 lb. bed of activated carbon. This blend of carbon is ideal for trapping smoke and VOC particles. Next is 60 sq. ft. of certified HEPA filter media, and last is a HEGA carbon cloth that focuses on chemical pollutants and acts a final phase of filtration before the purified air is sent back into your bedroom. For you this means the Bedroom Machine will not only trap pet dander, pollen and dust mite allergen, but also things like benzene, ammonia, dry cleaning chemicals, odors from cooking, formaldehyde (from glues) and other harmful toxins.

While Austin Air has long been a leader in home air filtration, the work done with major institutions, like John Hopkins, is confirmation not only of their dedication to improving air quality but also their actual ability to meet those goals. This is in addition to Austin's historic work with first responders, the American Red Cross, and FEMA after several major disasters.

Like other Austin models, there are several key elements that separate them from comparable air purifiers. First, the steel construction will not off-gas. This is key for MCS sufferers and others who have reactions caused by plastics or the petroleum products used in plastic production. Secondly, the controls are very simple and easy to use. You have three fan speeds, so once you unpack the unit, simply set it up and turn it on. Lastly, while Bedroom Machine replacement filters are not cheap, they do last. Instead of replacing the filter every 3 to 6 months, this filter lasts between 3 and 5 years depending on room conditions and usage.

Maintenance is simple. To replace the filter, simply unscrew the four screws in the bottom plate, remove the old filter and large particle filter and replace with the new filters, and then reassemble. Again, the main filter only needs to be replaced every 3 to 5 years. The large particle pre-filter can be washed or vacuumed periodically to ensure good airflow. This pre-filter needs to be replaced annually but is very inexpensive.

The warranty for the Bedroom Machine air purifier is the same as with any Austin air purifier. The unit is fully backed for 5 years while the filter has a pro-rated 5 year warranty. If you have any problems with the unit, Austin is very responsive to your needs. If you happen to be unsatisfied with the air purifier, you have a full 30 days to return the unit, no questions asked.

Overall, the Austin Air Bedroom Machine is an ideal HEPA air purifier for anyone concerned with indoor air quality or those who have respiratory problems that disturbs their sleep. The filtration provides more protection against a wider range of indoor air pollutants, and filter life far outpaces most comparable models. The Bedroom Machine is durable and easy to use. For allergy, asthma, MCS and others with respiratory issues, the Austin Bedroom Machine is the ideal choice for better sleep and cleaner air.