Blueair Air Purifier with HEPA Filter Technology

Blueair 201	$299.00	More info Blueair 201

Blueair 402	$399.95	More info Blueair 402
Blueair 402 with SmokeStop Filter	$459.00	More info Blueair 402
		More info Blueair 501
Blueair 501	$499.95
Blueair 501 with SmokeStop Filter	$565.00
		More info Blueair 601
Blueair 601	$599.95
Blueair 601 with SmokeStop Filter	$665.00

Which Blueair air purifier is the best fit for me?

The main difference between the units are the amount of square feet that they clean.

Each Blueair model uses HEPASilent™ filtration technology to achieve 99.9% efficiency at 0.3 micron and 99.97% efficiency at 0.1 micron. But filter performance is only part of the picture. Your air purifier must also be able to process the volume of air in the room where it operates. You need only compare the size of your room to the room size capacities listed below.

Our room size recommendations are based on testing by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), an independent industry organization that rates air cleaners for overall performance. Choose the system that matches your room size. All room sizes assume an 8-foot (2.4 meter) ceiling; if your ceilings are higher, choose the system that matches the next larger room size.

Blueair 201	for rooms as large as 200 sq. ft.	more information Blueair 201
Blueair 402	for rooms as large as 365 sq. ft.	more information Blueair 402
Blueair 501	for rooms as large as 620 sq. ft.	more information Blueair 501
Blueair 601	for rooms as large as 680 sq. ft.	more information Blueair 601

You need to consider that doors, stairs and furniture can impede the air to move around freely. i.e.. if you want to clean separate bedrooms it's better to buy separate small air purifiers than 1 big one.

Why purify indoor air?

Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental risks to public health, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Lung-damaging indoor pollutants may include house dust, pollen and pet dander particles, and tobacco smoke, fumes released by chemical-based cleaners or gases produced by synthetic building materials. Contemporary construction methods help seal fumes and particles indoors.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most people spend 90% of their time indoors, and 65% of that time in their home, therefore indoor air quality is very important for health and well-being and the health risks from exposure to indoor air pollution cannot be ignored. EPA says that the level of indoor air pollution may be two to five times higher and on occasion, 100 times greater than outside air.

Immediate health effects may include headache, fatigue, and irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. Even if you experience no noticeable symptoms of pollution-related illness, the EPA says it is prudent to improve the quality of your indoor air. Long-term exposure may contribute to respiratory and heart diseases, allergies or asthma, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Blueair systems remove 99.97% of the tiniest (.1 micron) particles that accumulate inside our homes when operating on level one. These pollutants can affect anyone over time, although children, the elderly and those with respiratory illness (including allergies and asthma) may suffer most from high indoor pollution levels.

What common pollutants do Blueair Air Purifiers trap?

Common airborne allergens and lung damaging pollutants trapped by Blueair include bacteria, dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, dust mites, automotive exhaust, soot, particles from laser printers and copiers, fungi and mold spores.

Airborne particles are measured in microns. One micron is 1/25,000 of an inch. To understand just how small this is, consider that human hairs measure between 30 and 120 microns. Dust mite allergen measures from .1 to .3 micron and staphylococcus bacteria measures .7 micron. The size of a given particle helps to determine the degree of potential threat to human health.

Particles ranging from .3 to .9 micron present the greatest health concern. These irritating mid-range particles include house and textile dust, pollen, pet dander, dust mites and their feces, many bacteria, auto exhaust, mold spores, and particles from laser printers and copiers. Particles in this size range are small enough to get past the tiny hairs that line our breathing passages and too large to be easily exhaled.

Because mid-range particles are more likely to become lodged in lung tissue, they are suspect in a wide range of health problems related to indoor air pollution, from headaches and dizziness to cardiovascular disease and cancer. In particular, pollen, pet dander, mold spores and dust mite particles are known to trigger asthma episodes and allergy attacks.

While smaller particles (.1 to .3 micron) can be inhaled and exhaled more easily than mid-range particles, even these minute particles may irritate breathing passages and lungs. Smaller particle filtration is particularly beneficial to people living with allergies, asthma, other respiratory conditions, or cardiovascular disease.

Blueair's patented HEPASilent™ filter technology is proven effective at capturing 99.97% of the tiniest .1 micron particles. This same filter technology earned the Blueair 501 Best of Class ranking in independent testing of Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), a measure of overall system performance. When optimum filter capability is the priority, Blueair is clearly the system of choice.

Patented HEPASilent™ filtration technology

A revolutionary combination of advanced filter media and an encapsulated ion particle charging chamber makes it possible for the Blueair air purification system to achieve better results than either technology alone. The result is more clean air at a faster rate with near silent operation. We are effective at capturing 99.97% of the particles down to 0.1 micron in size on it's lowest speed.

The standard HEPA filters that most manufacturer's use just remove 99.97% of particles of the 0.3 micron size.

Zero ozone emission

Blueair systems use a very low electrical current to minimize ozone production and a sealed steel housing chamber to keep ozone contained. Testing shows that the ozone concentration in our system's output air is actually lower than on the incoming air.

Quietest unit in the industry

Blueair's low-density progressive filter have three distinct layers that clean larger volumes of air more quietly than any other unit in the industry. Hence the name HEPASilent™. It is possible to run the air purifier day and night, without disturbing you sleep or work. Filters trap up to six times more dirt than a typical air purifier.

Bacteria-resistant filters

Blueair's filters are made of bacteria-resistant polypropylene. Because polypropylene is waterproof, the filters naturally resist contamination from bacteria, viruses and mold without chemical additives or washes and resist loading and clogging. The filters only need replacement every six months, a process that takes under a minute.

Energy efficient

Blueair's phenomenally low power usage means you can run the system 24/7 without a jump in electricity consumption. In fact, it costs about the same to clean the air in your home as it does to power a single light bulb: only 20 Watts on low to 50 Watts on high. All Blueair air purifiers have earned the U.S. ENERGY STAR designation for energy efficient products. ENERGY STAR was developed in the U.S. and sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U. S. Department of Energy (see www.energystar.gov)

Easy to use and maintain

Plug it in, select the speed setting, and forget it. Blueair works so quietly, at first you may find yourself wondering if it's turned on. Blueair filters require no weekly additives or filter washing and the grilles and powder-coated steel exterior are easy to wipe clean.

Quality guaranteed

Our large-room models have the longest warranty in the industry - 10 years! In a world of disposal appliances, the Blueair air purifier will give you many years of service.

For more information read our more specific Blueair air purifier w arranty policy.

Best of class performance

According to the latest Directory of Certified Air Cleaners published by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), Blueair air purifiers received two of the highest Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADR). AHAM's impartial results are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The performance of Blueair air purifiers have been tested at the ETL-laboratory in Cortland, New York, and at the Royal Technical University in Stockholm.