Austin Air - Bedroom Machine

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

I recommend Austin Air Systems. They are excellent, although somewhat expensive. We bought one for my mother who had COPD, and it worked great. I recommend either the Healthmate Plus or the Bedroom Machine. They have a 5 year filter and there is also a pre-filter. This system was recommended by my mother’s pulmonologist. It has been in use for almost 5 years. These systems have been used in schools and hospitals in California when they had to purify the air because of the wildfires. Go to their website to learn more. Even though rather expensive, it is worth it to get a good system that actually works. There are different machines and levels of purification, depending on one’s needs.

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?

For VOC removal the generally recommended manufacturers are Airpura, Allerair, Austin, IQAir all of which have filters with 10 or more pounds of carbon. The AirDoctor 1000 has a relatively small Carbon filter which would have to be replaced more frequently than the others. This is reflected in the cost of the replacement filters which run \~$72 where replacements for the others run in the 100's. Doubt that it is as effective due to its small size. I use Austin and IQAir GC Multigas units. Just replaced the Austin filters with Immunity machine filters and saw significant improvement, but at the cost of \~$700 per filter. They are supposed to last 5 years. If you have to replace before that they reduce the cost. Consumer Reports (subscription required) has extensive discussions about air filters and reviews for filters without Carbon.

Austin filters for the full sized machines are interchangeable. I had a couple of healthmate Plus and bedroom machines whose filters had reached the end of their lifetimes. Replaced the old filters with immunity filters.

I have had my Austin, IQAir, Honeywell and Whirlpool machines for as much as \~20 years and have had no problems with filter replacements.

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Hi, I have the Air Bedroom machine. The link I referenced has it for under $1000, I paid $1300 during Covid

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.

Austin Air. I have two of the bedroom models and each of them have been running continuously for the past five years without a single problem.

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.

I do think they help, but they aren’t a cure all. I get hit harddd with seasonal allergies plus I have two dogs so it’s nearly impossible to keep allergens low inside my house. In the past what I have noticed really helps is: cleaning the dogs (like getting them groomed), wiping off paws when they come inside, not going outside much in high allergy season. Changing my clothes when I’ve been outside/taking a shower after coming in. Keeping my floors vacuumed and mopped to try to pick up allergens AND running my air purifier. I’ll move my air purifier around the house with me (like if I’m in my office I’ll take it in there and then when I got to bed I’ll take it with me), plus ofc allergy meds. I noticed a difference when doing ALL those things at once…but it’s very inconvenient, for sure. :( Ive used the Levoit core 300 and felt it made a dent. It has a true HEPA filter and carbon filter which is what traps the pollen and stuff. I’ve also loved Austin air bedroom machine for allergies I think it works really well, more “top of the line” but also much more pricey, so just depends on what you are looking for and wanting to spend. I’ve been considering exploring other air purifiers myself and did a [ton of research on options](https://www.cleanandhonest.com/blog/best-air-purifier-hepa-mold-allergies-more) recently if this helps you in your search! And sorry about your wife’s allergies :( allergies suck. I’ve considered moving states to avoid allergy season here. Ugh.

There’s so many options out there now for air purifiers which is great but also like overwhelming haha. I have bad allergies and two dogs, so I really need an air purifier. But I was in your shoes not too long ago and I actually did a [ton of research on air purifiers](https://www.cleanandhonest.com/blog/best-air-purifier-hepa-mold-allergies-more)recently and compiled it, if that’s helpful for you in your search! I was looking to upgrade from my old air purifier. So imo I really like the Austin air bedroom machine. It’s really powerful, has all the bells and whistles and I think it works well for my allergies. It’s def more expensive though. If you’re looking for something cheaper, I’ve also used the leviot core 300 and felt it did make a difference even if it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles.

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!

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.