Excellent small air purifier by: evergreen51 (New York) "I have two Austin Healthmate junior air purifiers which are both going on 12 years of reliable service. They have been very helpful with controlling my sensitivities and allergies. I use them primarily in our bedrooms but they are small enough to carry easily to anywhere else I might need them. I recently tried the healthmate plus replacement filter..."
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Austin Air Healthmate Plus Air Purifiers
Austin Air Healthmate Plus air cleaners. Air Purifiers for Chemical sensitivities - Austin Healthmate Plus and Healthmate Plus Jr. HEPA filtration and activated carbon Superblend offer a superior filtration system. Expert reviews and ratings.
Austin Air Healthmate Plus Air Purifiers 2 pre-filters, 60 sq. ft. Medical grade HEPA, 15 lbs carbon/zeolite mix impregnated w/ Potassium Iodide. Covers up to 938 sq. ft.
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AU AP PLUS
$649.00
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Austin Air Healthmate Plus Jr. Air Purifiers 2 pre-filters, 30 sq. ft. Medical grade HEPA, 6.5 lbs carbon/zeolite mix impregnated w/ Potassium Iodide. Covers up to 469 sq. ft.
Description of Austin Air Healthmate Plus and Healthmate Plus Jr. Air Purifiers
Austin Air designs air purifiers that are simple in design but very efficient. Their air cleaners are straight forward with a focus on filtration not frills. The Healthmate Plus series are designed for the chemically sensitive who require the most comprehensive air cleaning solution available. The HealthMate Plus units combine superior particulate filtration with advanced gas filtering capabilities to remove more household chemicals, gases and odors. These units feature a special Superblend of activated Anthracite carbon and zeolite mixed with a blend of coconut shell carbon impregnated with Potassium Iodide for more effective removal of chemically reactive gases and dangerous vapors such as those found in common household cleaning products, detergents and materials like new carpets or flooring. If you are extreme sensitive to chemicals or just want the most comprehensive air purification without fancy extras, then the Austin Healthmate Plus Air purifier is your answer.
Features of Austin Air Healthmate Plus and Healthmate Plus Jr. Air Purifiers
Comprehensive air cleaning system for those with chemical sensitivities
Maximum coverage: up to 938 sq .ft. (2 air changes/hr)
Recommended coverage: up to 313 sq. ft. (2 air changes/hr)
Room air purifier
Removes 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns
Large particle pre-filter
Medium particle pre-filter
Anthracite carbon and zeolite mixed with a blend of coconut shell carbon impregnated with Potassium Iodide
True medical grade HEPA filter
3 fan speeds
Manual controls
360° air intake, outflow from top side vent
4 casters (Not included on Junior model)
CSA, NRTL and CE approved
Colors: Sandstone, Black, Off-white, Silver and Midnight blue
All steel construction with a powder coating paint finish
Made in the USA
How it Works:
Austin Air HealthMate Plus (Superblend) air purifiers remove sub-micron particles, chemical vapors and noxious gases: including formaldehyde and ammonia
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The Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifiers boast a special superblend carbon to address lower weight molecular gases such as formaldehyde, sulfur dioxide and ammonia, as well as use a true HEPA filter for capturing particulates. The Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifiers represent a good value for the investment with high quality filtration that lasts for up to 5 years.
Pluses:
True HEPA filter provides very good filtration of particulates including bacteria, mold, germs, pet dander, and dust mites and their allergens. Since Austin Air uses true medical-grade HEPA filters the filter does not lose efficiency as time goes one and it starts to get dirty.
Special Superblend carbon for superior chemical & gas absorption. Austin developed a combination of proprietary impregnated carbons for the Healthmate Plus air purifiers. These impregnated carbons remove a variety of chemicals that regular activated carbon can not. The Superblend of carbon was specifically designed for people with chemical sensitivities. As exposure to chemicals in our daily environment is increasing, it becomes more important to have an air purifier that can address chemicals as well as airborne particulates to keep your indoor air clean and safe.
Long lasting filters. The filter used by the Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifiers can lasts up to 5 years before it needs replacement. We were initially impressed that the only maintenance required was to replacing the filter every 5 years and periodically vacuum the large pre-filter from outside the unit. However, after quite a few years of personal experience with the Austin Air units, we can report that when running them constantly 24/7, a more realistic life expectancy for the filters is 2 to 4 years, with the carbon becoming saturated before the HEPA filter. None the less, the filters are protected by a 5 year pro-rated guarantee.
The Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifiers have a superior steel construction with a baked-on powder coat finish. They are a good, safe choice for those irritated by plastic off-gassing.
Both the Austin Air Healthmate Plus and Healthmate Plus Junior air purifiers are a great economy buy offering high efficiency air filtration with low maintenance and costs.
Austin Air’s reputation is excellent and they have been in business for many years and stand behind their product with a 5 year warranty on parts and labor. They are also one of the only manufacturer’s to offer a 5 year pro-rated guarantee on their filters!
Minuses:
Not our quietest air purifier. Our testing team found the Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifiers to be noisy on the high and medium speed, but agreed the low speed is quiet enough for sleeping depending on your noise sensitivity. High speed is best suited for quick cleaning or for use when you are not in the room. The medium speed is okay if there is already some background noise.
It would be nice if these had a filter life monitoring device to tell you when the filters need to be replaced. It is all too easy to forget or lose track of the filter's life over a period of 2-5 year. Not to mention there is no concrete way to tell when the filters are actually saturated and should be changed. Currently, the only way to tell when the filter needs to be replaced is when one can start to smell the carbon off gassing (once it is saturated it will start to off-gas odors). We also feel separate carbon and HEPA filter would have been a smarter filter design, since both filters will seldom need replacing at the same time.
Replacing the filters is not a 60 second job. We found that in order to really clean the pre-filter it is necessary to remove the bottom plate by removing 4 screws and take it out from the air purifier to give it a thorough cleaning. This is a bit time consuming, so we would recommend replacing the pre-filter once a year. Replacing the filters is a bit tricky as the cylindrical filter is heavy and the bottom plate must be perfectly in line with the holes in order to tightly screw it back together.
Austin Air overstates the room coverage of the Healthmate Plus air purifier at up to 1500 sq. ft. Actual maximum room coverage for the Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifier is more like 313 sq. ft. while running on high fan speed in order to achieve 6 air changes per hour. Room coverage is half as much when running on medium speed. The Healthmate Plus Junior air purifier’s actual room coverage is about 156 sq. ft. while on high speed to achieve 6 air changes per hour. These are still very decent room coverage’s for the size of the air purifiers.
Summary:
The special feature of the Austin Air Healthmate Plus air purifiers is the carbon Superblend they use. The Healthmate Plus and Healthmate Plus Junior offer superior absorption of multiple chemicals, gases and VOCs that are present in our indoor environments. We highly recommended the Healthmate Plus air purifiers for who want to reduce their exposure to environmental chemicals or for those who have MCS
Filters & Accessories for Austin Air Healthmate Plus and Healthmate Plus Jr. Air Purifiers
Austin Air Replacement Large Particle Pre-Filter
AU AP STPR$28.00
Includes 1 large particle pre-filter for use with standard sized Austin Air Healthmate, Healthmate Plus, Hega Allergy Machine, Bedroom Machine and Pet Machine. Annual replacement recommended.
Black is used for Black, Silver and Midnight Blue machines and White is used for White and Sandstone machines.
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Austin Air Junior Replacement Large Particle Pre-Filters
AU AP JRPR$22.00
Includes 1 large particle pre-filter for use with Austin Air Healthmate Jr, Healthmate Plus Jr, Hega Allergy Machine Jr, and Baby's Breath. Annual replacement recommended.
Black is used for Black, Silver and Midnight Blue machines and White is used for White and Sandstone machines.
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Austin Air Junior Air Purifier Caster Wheels
AU AP CASTERS$38.00
Includes 4 casters for the Austin Junior models.
NOTE: If purchased at the same time as the Junior, casters will come installed. If purchased at a later date, casters will need to be installed. To attach, simple remove the 4 screws at the bottom of the unit, remove the existing bottom plate and replace with the new bottom plate that has the casters attached.
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Austin Air Healthmate Plus Replacement Filter
AU AP PLFL$325.00
All inclusive replacement filter includes medium particle pre-filter, 15 lb activated carbon/zeolite blend impregnated w/ Potassium Iodide and 60 sq. ft. true medical grade HEPA. Replace every 5 years. Available in black or white.
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Austin Air Healthmate Plus Junior Replacement Filter
AU AP PJFL$210.00
All inclusive replacement filter includes medium particle pre-filter, 6.5 lb activated carbon/zeolite blend impregnated w/ Potassium Iodide and 30 sq. ft. true medical grade HEPA. Replace every 5 years. Available in black or white.
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Includes large particle pre-filters, medium particle pre-filter, 60 sq. ft. true medical grade HEPA filter, 15 lbs. of activated carbon/zeolite blend impregnated with Potassium Iodide. 4 casters. Covers up to 938 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Austin Air Healthmate Plus Jr. Air Purifiers
AU AP PLJR$419.00
Includes large particle pre-filters, medium particle pre-filter, 30 sq. ft. true medical grade HEPA filter, 6.5 lbs. of activated carbon/zeolite blend impregnated with Potassium Iodide. Casters sold separately. Covers up to 469 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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Austin Air Replacement Large Particle Pre-Filter
AU AP STPR $28.00
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Austin Air Healthmate Plus Replacement Filter
AU AP PLFL $325.00
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Austin Air Junior Replacement Large Particle Pre-Filters
AU AP JRPR $22.00
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Austin Air designs air purifiers that are simple in design but very efficient. Their air cleaners are straight forward with a focus on filtration not frills. The Healthmate Plus series are designed for the chemically sensitive who require the most comprehensive air cleaning solution available. The HealthMate Plus units combine superior particulate filtration with advanced gas filtering capabilities to remove more household chemicals, gases and odors. These units feature a special Superblend of activated Anthracite carbon and zeolite mixed with a blend of coconut shell carbon impregnated with Potassium Iodide for more effective removal of chemically reactive gases and dangerous vapors such as those found in common household cleaning products, detergents and materials like new carpets or flooring. If you are extreme sensitive to chemicals or just want the most comprehensive air purification without fancy extras, then the Austin Healthmate Plus Air purifier is your answer.
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