IQair GC Cleared Bad Office Air by: Ken Dobson (Pittsburgh) "I was part of a search committee for moving offices and we signed a lease on what we thought was a great deal.Little did I know we were getting what we paid for.
The first day I arrived at the office I could hardly breathe,I started to cough,my eyes stung so badly that I thought I was goin..." See entire review
IQAir GC Series Air Purifiers
IQAir GC Series air purifiers remove gaseous, vocs, or chemical contaminants in home, office, or medical areas. HEPA filtration combined with specialized activated carbon gas phase filters. Learn more about the four GC models below. See our rating and customer reviews.
IQAir GC Multigas Air Purifiers Includes 1 pre-filter, 1 post-filter, 4 gas cartridges with 12 lbs granular carbon for wide spectrum gas control. Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQ AP GCM
IQAir GC VOC Air Purifiers Includes 1 pre-filter, 1post-filter, and 4 gas cartridges with 12 lbs granular carbon for Volatile Organic Compounds. Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQ AP GCV
IQAir GC Chemisorber Air Purifiers Includes 1 pre-filter, 1post-filter, and 4 gas cartridges with 12 lbs granular carbon for Chemical Control. Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
The IQAir GC air purifiers are our number one choice for environments polluted by gaseous and chemical contaminants. Each GC model features four high capacity gas filter cartridges containing the highest quality activated carbon specifically enhanced to remove a particular type of gas, chemical or voltile organic compound (VOC). Though their primary focus is to control gas and chemical contaminants, they are equipped with high-efficiency HEPA pre-filters for capturing dust, allergens and other airborne particles. Post filter sleeves for each gas phase filter ensures carbon dust and other fine particles do not outflow into the room with the fresh, clean air.
IQAir GC Series Air Purifiers are ideal for someone who...
Wants to remove gases and odors caused by tobacco smoke, smog, diesel fuel, VOCs, ammonia and more.
Needs to be able to create a clean room or safe room environment.
Needs to get rid of tobacco smoke and odors. The best advice is to open the doors and banish the smokers to the outside. Then turn on your IQAir Multigas air purifier to clear the air. Next, to really rid the odors embedded in furnishings and drapes and bedding, we recommend using a vapor steam cleaner
IQAir GC Series Air Purifiers - which is best for you?
IQAir GC Multigas Air Purifier
IQAir GC Multigas Air Purifier Expert:
Wide Range Gas and Odor: Advanced air cleaning device for a wide range of gaseous compounds, odors and particulates.
Tobacco smoke control (Note: Improved ventilation and use of air purifiers may reduce, but will not completely eliminate, your exposure to secondhand smoke and the associated health risks.)
Good for areas where smog and highway fumes are penetrating indoor environments, including areas where there has been a forest fire
Best solution is to prevent smog and fumes from entering in the first place by creating a slight overpressure by installing an air cleaning system (using the IQAir MultiGas GC and Inflow Kit) which is optimized for smog and traffic fumes which draws in air from outside and filters it before releasing it into the indoor environment
Second best strategy: Use the IQAir GC MultiGas within the room and clean the air by recirculation
Contains a wide spectrum gas phase control filter for wide spectrum gases and particulates
3 Stages of Filtration
Pre & post filters; pre-filter is 99.7% efficient to 0.3 microns
1 gas filter (Four granular wide spectrum cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs)
IQAir GC Multigas Air Purifiers at $1199.00.
IQAir GC VOC Air Purifier
IQAir GC VOC Air Purifier Expert:
Volatile Organic Compounds: Advanced air cleaning device for volatile organic compounds (from tobacco smoke and household products such as paints, paint strippers, and other solvents; wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants, moth repellents and air fresheners, stored fuels and automotive products and emissions, hobby supplies, dry-cleaned clothing), odors, and particulates. (Note: Improved ventilation and use of air purifiers may reduce, but will not completely eliminate, your exposure to secondhand smoke and the associated health risks.)
Pre & post filters; pre-filter is 99.7% efficient to 0.3 microns
1 gas filter (Four extruded specialty activated carbon cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs)
IQAir GC VOC Air Purifiers at $1199.00.
IQAir GC AM Air Purifier
IQAir GC AM Air Purifier Expert:
Ammonia Control: Advanced air cleaning device for control of ammonia, amines, ammonia-based odors and particulates. Tobacco protein is a precursor to amines present in the smoke particulate phase of tobacco smoke. (Note: Improved ventilation and use of air purifiers may reduce, but will not completely eliminate, your exposure to secondhand smoke and the associated health risks.)
3 Stages of Filtration
Pre & post filters; pre-filter is 99.7% efficient to 0.3 microns
1 gas filter (Four extruded impregnated activated carbon cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs)
IQAir GC AM Air Purifiers at $1249.00.
IQAir GC Chemisorber Air Purifier
IQAir GC Chemisorber Air Purifier Expert:
Chemical Control: Advanced air cleaning device for control of chemicals from pressed wood products--hardwood plywood wall paneling, particleboard, fiberboard, furniture made with these pressed wood products; urea-formaldehyde foam insulation(UFFI); combustion sources, environmental tobacco smoke; durable press drapes, other textiles and glues as well as particulates. (Note: Improved ventilation and use of air purifiers may reduce, but will not completely eliminate, your exposure to secondhand smoke and the associated health risks.)
Control of the following: Acetaldehyde, Acetylene, Arsine, Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Formaldehyde, Hydrazine, Hydrogen cyanide, Hydrogen sulfide, Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Phosphine, Silane, Sulfur dioxide
Chemisorbers consist of aluminoxyde impregnated with potassium permanganate.
When the potassium permanganate gets in contact with humidity and a suitable gas molecule it breaks it down to harmless CO2.
3 Stages of Filtration
Pre & post filters; pre-filter is 99.7% efficient to 0.3 microns
1 gas filter (Four granular chemisorbant (chemically active sorbant materials) cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs)
Specialized air cleaning devices that are perfectly suited to take control of gaseous contaminants in residential, commercial or medical environments.
Applications: volatile organic compounds, tobacco smoke control, multiple chemical sensitivity, odor control, and chemical control. (Note: Improved ventilation and use of air purifiers may reduce, but will not completely eliminate, your exposure to secondhand smoke and the associated health risks.)
Four high capacity gas filter cartridges: each provide a specific type of either gas, chemical, or voc control. The cartridges are cylindrical in shape and have a large surface area that promotes high gas removal and ensures a high air flow rate within the machine.
Particulate filtration: pre-filter and post filter sleeves that are statically charged media.
Air Outlet Diffuser:
returns clean, low turbulence, low velocity air
optional: outlet adapter to direct the clean air stream to a work area
Pre Filter Element: Particulate filter operates at efficiencies of 97% at 0.3 microns
Advanced Controls are unmatched in the industry:
A two line LCD display shows the air delivery rate at each speed
The LCD display shows the remaining useful life of each filter
Integrated timer allows you to program the unit for automatic operation
Remote control device allows you to change fan speeds or turn the unit on or off from a distance
Air Intake:
maximum distance from air outlet prevents re-intake of already cleaned air (short-cutting)
optional: intake adapter to create over or under pressure environments
Advanced controls Remote Control IQAir HEPA Filter
How it Works:
These air purifiers take in air from the bottom of the unit, the air is passed through the pre filter, then through the fan, then through the gas media, the post filter and the air is vented out of the sides just below the top of the unit.
One thing to remember about all air purifiers is that the effectiveness of the air purifier depends upon the rate of re-contamination. For instance, if you want to get rid of tobacco smoke and you continue to have smokers in your environment, the air purifier will not be as effective, nor will the filters last as long.
Air cleaners can remove the gases and odors from the air, but not those embedded in upholstery, draperies, clothing and carpet. To do that you must use a vapor steam cleaner. If you continue to recontaminate the area, you will be in a constant cycle of air purification and vapor steam cleaning.
Learn more about protecting your family from Viruses, Biological Contaminants, Allergens, Bacteria and Gases...Create a SafeRoom using an inflow or outflow ducting kit attachment to your Iqair air purifier!
The IQAIR GC Series air purifiers are for those with serious gas, chemical, & odor issues. They offer a choice of gas filter media based on what the consumer is trying to remove from their environment. IQAIR has managed to provide an air cleaner with above average carbon media without sacrificing particulate filtration. As with all IQAIR air purifiers, the GC series has all of the features and benefits we have come to expect.
Pluses:
Robust Pre-filter is a high efficiency, high-capacity tightly pleated filter pack that is actually a H11 rated HEPA filter which means it will remove 98% of all particulates 0.3 of a micron and larger. It will help prolong the life of the 4 gas filter cartridges.
Electrostatic Post-Filter Sleeves are provided for each of the gas filter cartridges to complete the filtration of any remaining particulates needing to be removed including any carbon leaving the gas cartridges. It will achieve 99.97% efficiency at removing particulates 0.3 of a micron and larger.
More Gas Phase Media: A GC air purifier has much more gas phase media than most comparably priced models. The four high capacity gas filter cartridges each provide a specific type of gas, chemical, or voc control. The cartridges are cylindrical in shape and have a large surface area that promotes high gas removal and ensures a high air flow rate within the machine.
Maximum room coverage of up to 1000 square feet: when running these units on the medium speeds it will clean a room up to 600 square feet.
Good for bedroom use with lower than average noise level on the first two fan speeds, on the third speed it is a pleasant quiet background hum, speed 4 is a bit noisy but some users will tolerate it, and like all HEPA air purifiers, it is fairly noisy on speed 5 & 6. These high speeds are best suited for quick cleaning when you are not in the room or at home.
Advanced controls and remote: one of the big pluses of the IQAIR GC Series is its control options. While we did not see the need for the remote control, we were impressed with the ability to set the machine to go on and off at certain pre-designated times and fan speeds. The four key touch pad displays the programming timer status, filter life and status, and fan speed.
Easy to change filters: the pre-filter is situated in the bottom module and is easy to access remove and replace, the 4 gas filter cartridge’s bottom knobs are lined up with the grooves in the housing and a slight turn tightens them into place. Finally, the post filter sleeves are slid over each gas filter cartridge. Although a bit tricky, patience will result in this being completed without too much difficulty.
Constructed of non-off gassing ABS materials that are UV stabilized and high impact resistant
3-D Ultra seal design is a three-dimensional seal between the filter element and the housing of the air cleaner that does not allow any air to by-pass the filters so all the air is cleaned
Gas filter air-tight design: each of the 4 filters are cylindrical in design and fit over the opening above the fan. When they are turned along the grooves to lock in place they become air tight; the only path for the air is to go up through the inside of each filter, pass through the carbon media, and out the sides. Since the filters are sealed at the top there is no way any of the air can by-pass the filter and the only way out is through the carbon.
Filter change indicator light is provided for each of the 3 filters and it displays green until 20% of the filter life remains, orange when 20% remains, red when 10% remains, and flashing red when none remains which is when you should replace it, although you should order your replacement when it indicates orange or red.
Has been in business since the 1960’s selling air purifying products in hospitals and industrial clean-rooms
Certified performance: each IQAIR air purifier is measured at the factory and certified by the quality control engineer who tested it. Included in each box is a certificate of performance in air delivery, filter leakage, and particle filtration efficiency.
Quality of Filters: IQAIR designs and manufactures all of their filters so you can be assured of the quality which includes the completion of the tight seal to the housing to eliminate bypassing to attain 100% filtration
Value for the price: although it costs more than most air purifiers on the market what IQAIR provides in the way of quality, design, and performance strongly outweighs the higher than normal price tag.
Minuses:
If quiet is the paramount feature you are looking for above all else, the GC Series is not our quietest air purifier, although they are far from the noisiest, especially when run on the lower fan speeds.
It would be nice if it had an automatic setting including dust & odor sensors to regulate the fan speed
Even though one does not need to replace all 3 filters at the same time, the 2 most expensive filters, the gas filter cartridges and the post filter sleeves, are replaced simultaneously which is something to be aware of. The average annual filter replacement costs are approximately $337 for the Multigas & VOC models and $385 for the Chemisorber & AM models.
Summary:
The IQAIR GC series are recommended for those who are chemically sensitive or primarily need to remove airborne chemical, gases, and odors from their indoor environment. We were impressed that IQAIR is able to design a machine to address specific gas issues while maintaining excellent particulate removal efficiency. We recognize that the price tag and cost of filter maintenance are high, but you get what you pay for with this machine. The GC series is not for everyone, however when one’s environment is such that specific chemicals, gases and odors are the priority to resolve, it is nice to know there is a product that will efficiently and effectively address the issue.
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(75%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
This product is: a replacement for another, similar product
Would love to see specs on VOC efficiency
Date: March 27, 2011
Pros: reliable, high quality, easy to use Cons: did not meet my expectations, no specs for voc efficiency, noisy above 110 cfm
I had purchased the VOC unit specifically to get rid of smells and fumes coming from a roof renovation. I was impressed with the specs and testing sheet which shows how well it removed particles from ... (see entire review)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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HappyCustomer (Washington, DC)
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: beginner
This product is: a replacement for another, similar product
Absolutely satisfied
Date: July 23, 2010
Pros: high quality, effective, reliable, met my expectations Cons: noisy, little noisy on high
This air purifier probably saved my job. I was having serious problems with outgassing from the carpet. My office ordered this unit for me (bless them!). I work in a very large open space so it can't ... (see entire review)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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p (Atlanta)
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: intermediate
This product is: used in addition to another, similar product
Quiet and efficient
Date: December 14, 2008
Pros: high quality, quiet, reliable
I moved up from the IQAir Health Pro to the IQAir Gas Series about 6 months ago. The Gas Control series is definitely quieter, which is a big advantage. The only downside is that it is much more hassl... (see entire review)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Written By:
Ken Dobson (Pittsburgh)
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: beginner
This product is: the first product I have had like this
IQair GC Cleared Bad Office Air
Date: December 12, 2008
Pros: high quality, effective, quiet, reliable, easy to use, met my expectations
I was part of a search committee for moving offices and we signed a lease on what we thought was a great deal.Little did I know we were getting what we paid for.
Filters & Accessories for IQAir GC Series Air Purifiers
IQAir Outflow Duct Kit - For Safe Rooms
IQ AP OUTKIT$395.00
Includes outflow duct kit. Fit with any IQAir air purifiers and accessories to build a safe room. This kit allows filtered air from any IQAir air purifier to be directed through a wall or window vent.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC Chemisorber Gas Cartridge Set of 4
IQ AP GCCCART$375.00
Includes 4 granular chemisorbant cartridges (260 IA/4) for GC Chemisorber air purifier. Replace every 12-30 months depending on use. (Item #102-40-18-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir PF40 Coarse Dust Pre-Filtration Kit
IQ AP PF40PRE$139.00
Kit includes an upper grille which screws into the air purifier's base, a lower grille that is secured by four clips and 3 coarse dust pre-filter pads. A filter pad may be washed several times before it needs to be replaced. (Item# 210-50-00-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC Multigas Gas Cartridge Set of 4
IQ AP GCMCART$295.00
Includes 4 granular wide spectrum cartridges (260 IA/4-AC/4) for the GC Multigas air purifier. Replace every 12-30 months depending on use. (Item #102-40-16-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC Post Filter Sleeve 4 Pack
IQ AP GCFLSLV$95.00
Includes 4 cloth sleeves to cover the gas cartridges use on the GC series & Dental series air purifiers. Replace every 12-30 months depending on use. (Item #102-50-10-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir Inflow Wall Ducting Kit For Safe Rooms
IQ AP INFKIT$395.00
Includes inflow ducting kit. Fits with any IQAir air purifier. It draws outside air through a wall or window vent indoors and ensures oxygen-rich air is cleaned of its pollutants before it comes inside.
NOTE: Not compatible with the IQAir accessories PF40, VMF, VM FlexVac, VM Inflow and FlexVac.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC AM Gas Cartridges Set of 4
IQ AP GCACART$375.00
Includes 4 extruded impregnated activated carbon cartridges (260 AC/4-AM) for the GC AM air purifier. Replace every 12-30 months depending on use. (Item #102-40-14-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC VOC Gas Cartridge Set of 4
IQ AP GCVCART$295.00
Includes 4 extruded specialty activated carbon cartridges (260 AC/4) for GC VOC air purifier. Replace every 12-30 months depending on use. (Item #102-40-10-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
Includes 5 replacement coarse dust pre-filter pads for use with PF40 Coarse Dust Pre-Filtration Kit. Wash as needed. Replace every 3-6 months. (Item# 120-60-10-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC (H11S) HEPA-type Pre-filter
IQ AP GCPRE$78.00
Includes 1 replacement pre-filter for the GC series and Dental series air purifiers. H11S HEPA-type pre-filter. Replace every 6-13 months depending on use. (Item# 102-10-12-00).
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Availability: Usually ships the next business day
Filters a wide range of gases, odors and particulates. 3 Stages of Filtration: Pre & post filters; 1 gas filter (Four granular wide spectrum cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs). Includes remote.
Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC VOC Air Purifiers
IQ AP GCV$1199.00
Filters out volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as sulfuric acid, tolulene, butane, chlorine, and chloroform. 3 Stages of Filtration: Pre & post filters; 1 gas filter (Four extruded specialty activated carbon cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs). Includes remote. Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC Chemisorber Air Purifiers
IQ AP GCC$1249.00
Filters Chemicals such as formaldehyde, hydrogen, sulfide, sulfur dioxide and particulates. 3 Stages of Filtration: Pre & post filters; 1 gas filter (Four granular chemically active sorbant material cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs).Includes remote. Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day
IQAir GC AM Air Purifiers
IQ AP GCA$1249.00
Filters out ammonia, amines, ammonia-based odors and particulates. 3 Stages of Filtration: Pre & post filters; 1 gas filter (Four extruded impregnated activated carbon cartridges with a total media weight of approx 12 lbs). Includes remote. Covers up to 1000 sq. ft.
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The IQAir GC air purifiers are our number one choice for environments polluted by gaseous and chemical contaminants. Each GC model features four high capacity gas filter cartridges containing the highest quality activated carbon specifically enhanced to remove a particular type of gas, chemical or voltile organic compound (VOC). Though their primary focus is to control gas and chemical contaminants, they are equipped with high-efficiency HEPA pre-filters for capturing dust, allergens and other airborne particles. Post filter sleeves for each gas phase filter ensures carbon dust and other fine particles do not outflow into the room with the fresh, clean air.
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