AllerAir - AirMedic Pro 6 HD Vocarb

I bought the airmedic pro 6 with vocarb filter which is rated to 1200 sqft and has 28 pounds of carbon impregnated with potassium permanganate. The performance is mixed. Placing the air intake on the bottom of the unit is a sub optimal design, it doesn't draw in air efficiently like units that have side 360° intake. Anything above medium is unbelievably loud. I run it in my bedroom, and on the days the Volcano erupts and there's a ton of SO2 in the air I'd say it improves indoor air quality by about 50% Meaning I still feel the effects but not as severe. Because my windows are somewhat leaky and the air intake is weak and inefficient it simply can't keep up with the pollutants that are constantly entering the room. Was it worth $900? Just barely.

Regarding your comment about potassium permanganate potentially off gassing as it saturates and loses efficacy, can you please elaborate? I own an Allerair pro 6 unit and opted for the Volcanic Gas carbon mixture that is impregnated with KMnO4, and am concerned as I run it in a room where my twin infant girls sleep. How will I know if it is offgassing? Will the super Hepa filter surrounding the carbon filter catch the particles if they are released (guessing not, given gasses require carbon for removal).

A few months ago I bought the Allerair airmedic pro 6 with vocarb filter which is rated to 1200 sqft and has 28 pounds of carbon impregnated with potassium permanganate. The performance is mixed. Placing the air intake on the bottom of the unit is a sub optimal design, it doesn't draw in air efficiently like units that have side 360° intake. Anything above medium is unbelievably loud. I run it in my bedroom, and on the days the Volcano erupts and there's a ton of SO2 in the air I'd say it improves indoor air quality by about 50% Meaning I still feel the effects but not as severe. Because my windows are somewhat leaky and the air intake is weak and inefficient it simply can't keep up with the pollutants that are constantly entering the room. Was it worth $900? Just barely. Wondering if Airpura will work better with 360 degree intake?

Allerair is excellent as well and cheaper than many if not all of the others with as good or equal in build and performance.  

I use AirMedic Pro 5 Air Purifier. 14LBS of carbon. Commercial grade fan that should last forever. Made of metal. Anything with a thin carbon sheet isn’t doing crap. Pro 14LBS Pro plus 18lbs Pro hd 23lbs Pro ultra 28lbs

I use AirMedic Pro 5 Air Purifier. 14LBS of carbon. Commercial grade fan that should last forever. Made of metal. Anything with a thin carbon sheet isn’t doing crap. Pro 14LBS Pro plus 18lbs Pro hd 23lbs Pro ultra 28lbs

My experience with an allerair unit with vocarb filter was terrible. It seems highly variable in how people feel about this brand from reading comments online. Essentially the unit I bought will never operate as efficiently as they advertise - will never effectively clean the air at a reasonable rate. They admit it but refuse to take the unit back without a 25% restock fee. Their equipment is misadvertised and they don’t deny it The actual CFM is much lower than advertised but the real kicker is the decibels was 30% higher than the max advertised and way too loud to operate at full speed. Meaning actual operation was again reduced significantly because it has to run at a much lower speed to be able to even be in the same room Airmed 1 with vocarb

I have a couple allerair I have been happy with. They have some of the largest carbon filters, work great for smoke and pet odors. I have one in a bedroom with a cat box. If the cat uses it at night the smell is gone in minutes. Allerair, airpura, Austin air are similar units. Metal cabinet, a switch, a fan and a filter. Very little to go wrong.

Check out Allerair they have models with large carbon filters specifically for wild fire smoke. I believe they are also made in Canada. Airpura is another similar one not cheap but I’m happy with the ones I have. I’m in Wisconsin and we have gotten a lot of smoke this year and don’t smell anything inside.

Its a great machine! I love mine.

AirOasis is really good. It's one of the few purifiers that I have felt a noticeable difference in the air, despite trying almost every brand on the market now. I've been very impressed with their customer service also. If you're in a high VOC environment, you need a purifier with a very thick carbon bed in the filter like some Austin, AllerAir, and Airpura models do. I have an AllerAir in addition to the AirOasis unit for this reason.

Always remember to do your research, as the research confirms anything plastic off-gases, so its no good. Make sure the air purifier has a metal body (safest material), then dont fall for paper-thin carbon sprayed filters. The right air purifier will have pounds of carbon for odor, chemicals and VOCs. And finally it must have a Medical-grade HEPA filter for all the particles and dust. Only then it is a good enough air purifier and you will notice a difference. I have a few of the allerair units, have had them for years and works well for my whole home :)

Yeah, totally get what you mean. A lot of the "smart" purifiers out there do a decent job with particles like dust or smoke, but they kinda drop the ball when it comes to odors—especially the rough ones from litter boxes. VOCs and ammonia just don’t get picked up by most of those sensors. Check out **AllerAir** units. They don’t have fancy detection features, but their carbon filters are legit. Like, super thick, industrial-strength carbon that’s made specifically to handle stuff like VOCs and pet odors. I’ve had good luck with them cutting down litter box smells fast—even without any auto-detect stuff. Not the flashiest purifiers, but if you're really after odor control, they’re hard to beat.

The right air purifier is worth it! I have a few of the Allerair units, it is metal body (not plastic, so it doesn't off gas) it has 28 pounds of carbon filter for odors, VOCs and chemical smells, and a Medical-Grade HEPA filter for particles and dust. I immediately noticed a less dust accumulation in my bedrooms! Smaller and cheaper air purifiers are not worth it because it doesnt have the right filters to catch everything in the home, it might easier to get a walmart plastic one, but trust me those are not true air purifiers.

I have a few of the Allerair models, have had them for years, works well for my home :)

I have the same one. I love it. Now I need a mattress for mcs that doesn’t smell like a barnyard. What do you have?

I’m in Canada and unfortunately, wildfires have become part of life every summer. Last year was especially bad — the sky was orange for days, and even staying indoors didn’t help much. The smoke and smell would still find a way in, especially through my swamp cooler. I started waking up with headaches, a sore throat, and just feeling gross all the time. I tried a couple of those cheaper air purifiers from Amazon — the ones that say “HEPA” and “carbon filter” — but they honestly didn’t make a difference. The rooms still smelled like smoke, and I could still see dust floating around in the sunlight. Eventually, I bit the bullet and bought an AllerAir. It wasn’t cheap, but I was desperate. What really convinced me was how thick the carbon filter is... it’s like a solid chunk, not just a thin sheet. I didn't realize how important that was until I actually used it. Within a day or two of running it nonstop, the air in my room felt totally different. No more smoke smell, my throat felt better, and I wasn’t waking up with that weird heaviness in my chest. Now it’s basically my go-to as soon as wildfire season starts creeping in. It’s bulky and kind of industrial-looking compared to the sleek little ones online, but it actually works — which I guess is the point. I just wish I had bought it sooner instead of wasting money on cheaper units that couldn’t handle real smoke. Atmos C is also a decent brand, I have one of their units as well and it has been serving quite nicely over the last few years. Never had an issue with it! I hope this helps!

Allerair air purifiers are fantastic. Would strongly recommend. And they are local, so no tariffs!

Funny coincidence,,, I actually have an allerair unit running at home (we got it for smoke and allergens), and then my wife noticed the exact same brand being used at the salon she goes to. She said the air in there always feels super clean, even with all the hair dye, sprays, and product use going on all day. The salon’s around the same size as yours and also doesn’t have windows that open, and apparently it made a huge difference. What’s great about AllerAir is they’re specifically designed for stuff like chemicals and VOCs. not just dust and particles. They use deep carbon filters, no off-gassing, no plasticky smell, and they’re actually made in North America. If you’re looking for something that can really handle salon air, I’d definitely check them out. Cheers!