Austin Air - Bedroom Machine

I love my Austin Air bedroom machine. It's pretty expensive though, I think $800 or $900 now. But it also absorbs VOC's which is great for me since I'm chemically sensitive. Most air purifiers don't do much for offgassing.

Austin Air sells them directly and ships: [https://austinair.com/](https://austinair.com/)

I have the Coway Airmega and an Austin bedroom machine, and they seem to be equally good. The Austin cost significantly more.

Same experience and we also use the same model. The filters can last 5 years which does make the initial cost considerably better.

I personally use Austin Air. I like the chunk filters they use that last a very long time. Think like 5 years between replacements. I also have a 5 inch thick HVAC filter that I run MERV 13 filters on. The pressure drop on a 5 inch filter is minimal as long as you replace them every 6 months to a year.

I have a couple of models: Immunity Machine, Healthmate Plus, bedroom machine. There have been some reviews stating that Austins are slower at clearing a room of particulates. My main concern is VOCs and since I run 3-4 filters in each room that isn't a concern for me. Am now testing the immunity machine. Seems to do a much better job with VOCs, although final results will take a while. What is your concern with IQAair?

I have 2 of these... family member has MCS and it's very good for smoke. https://austinair.com/shop/the-bedroom-machine/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2_IbM0_orVHoxxlIhon78CRwr9tTN41oKUUnH9yJok_-718Fk

1. We have a search engine. 2. You have reviewed zero buyer's guides which will aid you on the specifics and use cases of air purifiers. 3. This is not /r/good nor is this /r/reasonablypriced, you get recommended a BIFL unit and if you can't afford it, tough titties. 4. Austin Air Bedroom machine, if you can get it, is BIFL.

1. Step zero or purchasing this product is finding/posting the sq ft of the area served. You have not done so, so you are not ready to buy. 2. View 5 air purifier buyer's guides to gain knowledge. https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/air-purifiers/buying-guide/ is one and google will find you others. 3. Your root cause is likely NOT dust as that is your assumption. You are best served by visiting a doctor and discussing allergies. 4. You do have a price range as a PM1 unit costs more than your car. 5. Silence is not a factor in any unit that conditions the air as you will either accept it or return it. You cannot ask about this metric online ever as that comes from dB and Hz. Makers may list dB using an unknown distance and unknown dB meter which means literally zero and they never list Hz which is a critical annoyance factor that varies to you...my unit may be whisper quiet to me as I was raised in a sawmill and when you buy it based on my recommendation it sounds like an annoying screech. 6. LEDs are not a metric as zero people know how many/what brightness will annoy you and they can all be solved with pieces of electrical tape. Austin Air is a BIFL brand when you factor in sizing, the 5 year warranty and 5 year filter replacement cycle. Which flavor of them is right for you....dunno as you didn't state the sq ft served.

We use the Austin Air bedroom machine in several rooms of our house; it’s the best room-sized unit we’ve used in over thirty years of using air purifier to help manage allergies and asthma. https://austinair.com/shop/the-bedroom-machine/

Hi! Late to the game here, but I really like the Austin Air bedroom machine! It has like a five stage filter system with a true hepa filter and carbon filter. It also does not off gas anything AND what I really love is that you only have the change the filter every five years! So while it’s expensive I feel it pays off…I have really bad allergies plus two dogs, and I do feel using an air purifier really helps me! I’ve also had a Levoit 300 core before and that’s a smaller one and is less powerful and it still helped a lot. Idk if this would be helpful, but I did some [research on diff air purifiers](https://www.cleanandhonest.com/blog/best-air-purifier-hepa-mold-allergies-more) if this helps you make a decision :)

Hi! I have had the Leviot core 300 and I do think it makes a dent in my allergies! I have bad allergies plus two dogs and I always react horribly to pollen in the spring. It def helps a bit. But the Austin Air bedroom machine seems to reallyyyy work. It’s more expensive but you do only have to change the filter every five years which felt worth it to me. It has like a five filter system with a true HEPA and carbon filter and all the bells and whistles. But like others have said…there’s lots of options and best is relative to what your need exactly. I actually did a [ton of research on this](https://www.cleanandhonest.com/blog/best-air-purifier-hepa-mold-allergies-more)s recently on different purifier brands if this is helpful!

I’ve liked Levoit and felt it makes a difference and they have models that are cheaper around $160 or so. Just make sure you choose one with a TRUE HEPA filter, not a “HEPA like” one. It’s not the same. And HEPA is what filters for stuff like allergens and pollen, pet dander etc. I’ve also really liked Austin air bedroom machine. It’s on the more expensive side but has all the bells and whistles but it is around $1k :( that one seriously makes a dent. Also heard good things about airdoctor but haven’t personally tried it and it’s also more expensive. I actually did a [tonnnn of research on air purifiers](https://www.cleanandhonest.com/blog/best-air-purifier-hepa-mold-allergies-more) recently if you’d find this helpful in your research :) Goodluck! There’s lot of options now at different price points. Just make sure it has a real HEPA filter.

Austin Air is the only company I trust. Their purifiers have been used in studies conducted by Johns Hopkins and Cincinnati Pediatrics Hospital (the 2 notable) which is a testimony to their effectiveness. AustinAir products are amongst the best of the best. With the title of being the best comes with the price tag. These are the most expensive air purifiers I have ever come across; but it is 'American Made' and their filters have a 5 year warranty. But it is absolutely not for one looking for budget friendly or anything related to cost friendly. All that being said-- they are a top tier, studied in highly regarded medical institutions as proven and effective air purifiers, look sleek with their box frame on wheels, 3 simple settings. It's what I use for my parents and grandparents(and myself)- can't put a price tag on good health and I know everyone sleeps better with cleaner air. I've gotten them for multiple family members and some have even bought one for their office at work! If you are looking for elite products, search no more, but as I mentioned a few times it is costly. In my opinion, worth every penny. P.S. they have a model for animal owners who deal with shedding as you mentioned. I want to say all of their models contain the military grade HEPA filters in their 6 layer defense, but perhaps the type of filters differs per model so definitely double check whats inside! If you are interested link is below. [https://austinair.com/](https://austinair.com/) \-- My workplace doesn't allow me to bring my personal purifier and has 'Levoit 300 Core' in nearly every room. I believe they are a 6 month(we are constantly replacing ours, at the 5month mark). life filter and I do believe they work quite well. Never any foul odors on our floor or even the kitchen and eating area. Heres the link for what we use where I work and they are surprisingly budget friendly, but still include a quite powerful filter. Link for that is below: [https://levoit.com/products/core300-air-purifier](https://levoit.com/products/core300-air-purifier) So I do think there are alternatives to the elite Austin Air I went with for my home and family. Good luck in your search!

Austin Air - it’s a tank and made in USA. No fancy controls . Heavy metal frame big fan. Filters last 5 years. Some of their filters can filter chemicals.

I ended up getting an expensive Austin air purifier appropriate for medical use because all the cheaper brands i looked at intentionally or accidentally produce ozone, which is not healthy to breathe.

I have 3 of these because I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome & they have helped so much.

Austin Air makes good ones.

IQAir and Austin Air are the go-to “buy it for life” purifiers. They really have long-lasting filters and proven performance on my end

Austin Air is what I use in my home now. I own a. Filtration business, and I've tried about 9 different types in my own home over the past 3 years - this is far and away my favorite. The second best would be the BlueAir systems.

Austin air. You won’t find a better air purifier. They make surgical room purifiers. This is their consumer versions. Even removes Covid from the air.

Austin Air, Air Oasis are some of the highest quality. I just bought an Air Oasis to sleep next to as I have CIRS

I have an Austin Air HEPA filter wired into a Homeseer Z-wave fan controller.  Their air purifiers are electrically just simple A/C fans, so the fan controller is able to regulate its speed (4 speeds), and HA is set up to adjust it based on an external air quality sensor.

Austin Air Cleaner. A little more than your budget. Phenomenal service. Check out the website. https://austinairsystems.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJTNH0UqEz3X8EwSesYWb0Q1msSn9rd8Kh-CGMAW8MCK0ep27I

I just looked at Coway for a possible second unit but just decided to stock with the Austin. I recently started leaving it running 24/7 and the difference is remarkable. I got 4 years out of the first filter and 3 from the second because I made the mistake of using it during a house reno. They prorate replacements. I've cheaped out on too many things only to end up buying the better one eventually anyway.

IqAir, Austin, Levoit They are all running right now at home. Visitors often tell me the house smells very clean and pure. I have a Levoit 300 by the front door. Levoit 600 in the living room. Austin on the kitchen counter in the corner by the stove. An IqAir in my master. A Levoit 300 in another bedroom. MPR 300 filters for my HVAC.

Austin routinely pays out on prorated filter replacement. They generally last between two and three years, and they weigh 15 pounds and are several inches thick. Unlike the filters in the shark, which are about a half an inch thick and weigh about 6 ounces.

Well, it has to do with media surface area vs. airflow. HVAC filters that are 1" go foul in a couple months in a dusty environment. But the same HVAC, same airflow, and a 6" filter? Yearly replacement. All down to surface area.