How to Choose the Right Air Purifier

Choosing the right air purifier doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking to reduce allergies, remove odors, improve your indoor air quality, or simply breathe cleaner air every day, Austin Air offers a purifier designed for your needs.

This guide will help you choose the right size and filter so you can feel confident in your purchase.

Why Choose an Austin Air Air Purifier?

The air inside your home can contain dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, chemicals, odors, and other airborne contaminants. Austin Air purifiers use medical-grade HEPA filtration combined with activated carbon to capture both particles and gases, helping create a healthier indoor environment.

An Austin Air purifier can help reduce:

• Dust and airborne particles
• Pollen and seasonal allergens
• Pet dander
• Smoke and household odors
• Chemicals, gases, and VOCs
• Bacteria and viruses

Many customers notice easier breathing, fewer allergy symptoms, better sleep, and a fresher-smelling home after adding an air purifier.

Choose the Right Size

The first decision is selecting the proper size for your space.

 

Standard Size Air Purifiers

Best for large living spaces, family rooms, open floor plans, and larger offices.

• Covers up to approximately 1,500 square feet
• Ideal as the primary air purifier for most homes

If you're purchasing just one Austin Air purifier, this is the model we recommend for the room where your family spends the most time.

 

Junior Size Air Purifiers

Perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, home offices, and smaller living spaces.

• Covers up to approximately 600 square feet
• Compact and quieter for everyday use

Many customers choose a Junior unit for bedrooms to help maintain cleaner air while they sleep.

 

Austin Air "It" Personal Air Purifier

Designed for personal spaces and portability.

Ideal for:

• Desks
• Dorm rooms
• Travel
• Small workspaces

This model provides clean air where you spend the most time without taking up much space.

Choose the Right Model (Filtration Level)

Once you've selected the size that fits your space, choose the model that best matches your air quality concerns. Note that all filter options are not available in every size.

HealthMate 

The HealthMate is the best all-around choice for everyday air purification.

Best for:

• General indoor air quality
• Dust
• Pollen
• Everyday allergens

HealthMate Plus

The HealthMate Plus includes additional activated carbon for enhanced chemical and odor removal.

Best for:

• Smoke
• Household odors
• VOCs
• Formaldehyde
• Chemical sensitivities
• New homes or recent renovations

For most households, the HealthMate Plus is the model/filter we recommend.

Bedroom Machine

Designed specifically for the bedroom, this filter focuses on pollutants that may interfere with restful sleep while providing the same high-quality HEPA filtration Austin Air is known for.

Immunity Machine

Austin Air's most advanced filtration system combines HEPA and HEGA carbon technology for maximum protection.

Best for customers seeking the highest level of air purification.

One Great Feature: Filters Are Interchangeable

Your needs may change over time, and Austin Air makes it easy to adapt.

Every filter is interchangeable within the same size cabinet, so you can switch from a HealthMate to a HealthMate Plus—or any other filter option—without purchasing a new purifier.

Simply replace the filter assembly when it's time for a change.

How Many Air Purifiers Do I Need?

For the best whole-home air quality, we typically recommend placing air purifiers where you spend the most time.

A common setup includes:

• Standard unit in the main living area
• Junior unit in every occupied bedroom
• An "It" unit for an office or personal workspace, if desired

Starting with your main living area is a great first step, and you can always add additional units over time.

Built for Long-Term Value

Austin Air purifiers are designed to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

With normal residential use, filters typically last up to five years, making them one of the most economical premium air purification systems available.

Every Austin Air purifier is proudly made in the USA and built with durable steel construction and medical-grade HEPA filtration for years of dependable performance.

Still Not Sure Which Austin Air Purifier Is Right for You?

Choosing the right air purifier doesn't have to be overwhelming. If you're unsure which size or filter is the best fit for your home, we're happy to help.

Browse our selection of Austin Air air purifiers and replacement filters or contact us for personalized recommendations. We'll help you choose the right system so you can enjoy cleaner, healthier indoor air with confidence.