I’ve been through it and I know it very well.
There is only 1 reason why anyone would be looking at IQAir purifier. We are frustrated by the regular resporatory-tract infection. We have been losing many nights of sleep. We are sick of rushing to the emergency room.
Most importantly, we want to put an end to the costly medical bills. We want to be more productive both at work and in our family life.
That is when our quest for the best air purifier begins.
List of Industry Recognition for IQAir Air Purifiers
If it is the first air purifier you are buying and you are already looking at this IQAir reviews, congratulation to you!
Why? Because most people usually take many air purifier purchases (and disappointments) before finally landing themselves at IQAir reviews!
The reason is simple. We all want to save $$$. I want to save $$$. That is why we usually go for the ‘cheapest’. We hope that will be good enough.
Apparently, that is not the case. This is especially true among those with more severe asthma and / or allergies.
But what makes IQAir HealthPro Plus the ultimate air purifier? You’ll soon find out.
Why IQAir HealthPro Plus is Everything You Need
Key Benefits at a Glance
First of all, the IQAir HealthPro Plus does brilliantly when it comes to getting rid of airborne pollutants and allergens. The manufacturer claims that the HealthPro series is capable of delivering 25% cleaner air than its next best competitor.
This means that if there is any airborne pollutant that can’t be removed by the IQAir, no other air purifier will be able to do it.
If you have used an air purifier before, you know that the noise produced by the unit can be disturbing. IQAir HealthPro is 32% quieter than the average air purifier.
What does it mean? If you intend to place the IQAir in your living room, it will not disrupt any of your activity. I know how disturbing it can be when you are watching a blockbuster movie with the air purifier turned on.
Personally, I’ve placed my IQAir in the bedroom and I’m considered to be a light sleeper among all my family members. My brother is a heavy sleeper and even the wailing sirens of passing fire truck wouldn’t wake him up.
I’m at the opposite end and I’m awakened even by the slightest noise. It took me several days to get accustomed to it. But after that initial adjustment, I never had a problem sleeping with the HealthPro Plus turned on.
Superb air cleaning capability. Ultra quiet operation. But all these would be meaningless if you have to replace your filter so often that the recurring costs will end up prohibitive.
With the IQAir HealthPro Plus, filter life is expected to last 38% longer than the lifespan of the average air purifier models. This will not only save you money on filter replacements but also the hassle of doing so.
If all these still leave you with some doubts, you may want to take note that IQAir HealthPro series of air purifiers has won a Best Buy award from Consumers Digest for multiple years running.
Superior Filter Design
One key difference distinguishing the best air purifier from average models is the filter. This is common sense.
But you need to be careful as the air purifier industry has seen a number of false and misleading claims. First of all, for any purifier to be AHAM-verified, they need to remove 99.97% of particles greater than 0.3 microns.
This is where IQAir sets itself apart from the pack. 0.3 microns is really tiny and most harmful airborne pollutants would have been removed.
IQAir takes their game to a new level. The HyperHEPA filter found in IQAir HealthPro Plus is capable of removing particles as small as 0.003 microns. That is 100 times smaller than what most of the air purifiers are capable of.
Now, this is where things tend to get confusing. 9 out of 10 first time non-discerning air purifier buyers make 1 common mistake.
The mistake? To look at the clean air delivery rate (CADR) purely from the numbers alone.
“But what’s wrong with that?” You may ask. Really, there is nothing wrong with the numbers. Except, you have to know that those numbers were tested only for short period of time.
One secret the air purifier manufacturers will not tell you is how long their air purifiers are able to maintained such efficiency.
Prior to owning an IQAir, I had tried close to a dozen other air purifiers. From the cheapest air purifiers that cost slightly over $50 to mid-range air purifiers that cost few hundreds of dollars.
I noticed that the frequency of my asthma flare-up is lower immediately after my purchase of a brand new unit. However, it tends to happen more often after few months of usage. I thought it was just me. It seems to be a common issue that is often raised in a number of air purifier reviews.
The problem? The stated CADR numbers are accurate only for brand new models. After few months of use, the efficiency of most other air purifiers will degrade.
IQAir HealthPro Plus is definitely not a small ticket item. That is why I had to make sure I had done as much research as I could.
One thing I learned about the IQAir HealthPro Plus is that it is able to maintain its efficiency even after prolonged period of use. This is one thing about IQAir that impressed me a lot.
Of all the air purifier specialists, I found only IQAir is bold enough to challenge health journalists to try out their air purifiers over long period of usage. The goodies does not stop there.
One thing with air purifier review is it can be really subjective. Therefore, to ensure fair and objective comparison, the company even has a policy of renting out their air quality testing equipment to the journalists.
Do you think that is impressive? Go on and check out other air purifier brands. Tell me if there is any other company that is willing to go the extra mile just to show the quality of their air purifiers.
To me, it speaks volume about the confidence they have with their product. But what’s more important is they choose not to brag about it! Instead, they let the critics test and let the product speaks for itself.
It may sound like an exaggeration. But don’t be surprised that some air purifiers lose as much as 50% of their efficiency only after few months of usage.
So, don’t be fooled by the CADR number. I learn that it is important to always check with your air purifier manufacturer how long their product can maintain that efficiency.
Computing the Real Cost of Filter Replacement
To many inexperienced air purifier buyers, the only thing they look at is the upfront cost of the air purifier unit itself.
What they failed to take into consideration is the cost of the filter replacement over the years of usage.
“Ok. Can you tell me how to compute the filter cost then?” That is the question I get asked very often.
2 things I use for my computation. First, it is the filter cost itself. Certain air purifiers are cheaper to purchase. But… Their filters need to be replaced every 6 months.
I have never seen any air purifier filter that is cheap to replace. Talk about HEPA-type filter and the cost will easily be in the range of $60-$100 for each replacement.
Now, let’s do the maths. 2x filter replacement each year means the annual filter cost adds up to the range of $120-$200.
What about the filter in IQAir HealthPro Plus? The good news is, there are 3 types of filters. HyperHEPA filter, the costliest to replace, needs to be replaced only 1x in 4 years time. The price of each replacement is also quite reasonable. It is in the range of $300.
I won’t go into the detail. It’s simple maths from here onward. I leave it to you to do the rest of the computation.
That is for consideration #1. Consideration #2 is less tangible. It has to do with the air quality. When you know your filter is only designed for 6 months of usage, what do you think will be its performance when it comes to the third and fourth month onwards?
It means you are reaching the 50% mark of the filter life! It means that 4 months after replacing your filter, you are going to get ‘end-of-life’ performance. As to what that means, I leave it to you to make a judgement.
Peaceful Nights with IQAir HealthPro Plus
The Quietest Air Purifier
For me the noise level on the air purifier is just as important as the effectiveness of it and this is one specification that I would be particularly watching out for when I’m doing my air purifier review. I need to be able to go about my daily business and sleep with the machine going and not interfering. This model is able to cut the noise down by 32% even on top speed.
The reason this is possible is that the fan motor has been housed between sound-attenuating filters. There is a double-walled housing that also helps to further decrease the sound. The end result is that you’re able to sleep without any problem at all.
In the past, it was hard to get the exact decibel specficiation. But with the newer edition of the IQAir HealthPro Plus, all the numbers are readily available for comparison.
Personally, I often question myself if my IQAir is really operating, especially when it is run on the lower fan speed. From 4 onwards, the noise becomes slightly audible.
But surprise surprise. I found the noise to be bearable or in fact, makes me sleep better. Initially, I was not sure if that was just me or there is really something about the IQAir noise that is different from the previous air purifier models I have.
It turns out that the IQAir engineers are really putting attention to even such little details. I learned that the IQAir purifier has been designed to generate an ambient spectrum of sound, much like the ‘white noise’ that can in fact be positive to getting sound sleep.
Easy Filter Replacement
When it does come time to replace your filter, not to worry it’s not a hard process. In general it should only take a couple of minutes from start to finish.
The HealthPro series uses a modular tower design, which makes it easy to access the filter. There are no tools needed in the process, all you need to do is release the locking arms and then slide the filters out of the frame.
What Others are Saying
Whenever you make a large purchase that will act as an investment piece it’s always wise to check out what others are saying. Do a quick search on IQAir HealthPro reviews and it can shed some lights on what you can expect from your purchase. I did just that and was surprised by the rarity of negative reviews that you can find. (You can bump it up to me if you find one)
One key feedback that is shared in a lot of the IQAir air purifier reviews is the integrity of the brand’s claims. Most customers are happy with the performance of the IQAir HealthPro. What I am able to conclude is that choosing an IQAir purifier is like choosing a Mac when it comes to PC selection.
For anyone suffering from allergies, such as myself, or asthma this machine seemed to change the way you function in your daily life. The results are immediate and can alleviate all kinds of symptoms associated with your allergies and asthma. Obviously the more you use it and the longer you have it on the better the results will be.
And do you know that the company has a special force team named ‘IQAir Clean Air Team’? For years now, IQAir Clean Air Team has been partnering with various charity and organizations in creating some of America’s healthiest homes.
If you’ve watched ‘Extreme Makeover (Home Edition)‘, maybe you have seen how this special force team get together in action.
Conclusion
It should now be clear to you why IQAir HealthPro Plus has been the #1 rated home air purifier. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, I’d recommend that you give this great air purifier a try.
On first glance, the upfront investment may seem huge. But, think about the endless trips you have to make to the emergency room. Think about the days of productivity loss. Think about the misery and suffering. Think about the amount of antihistamine you have to consume.
Remember this. If you can’t breathe well, you basically can’t do whatever things you want to do. Many asthma and allergy sufferers who ended up buying IQAir share how they wish they had their IQAir years before.
If you had been losing nights of sleep and desperate to put your life back on track where it was before, IQAir HealthPro Plus is the best investment you can make to restore the well-being of your physical and mental health.
A close friend of mine suddenly developed pollen allergy when he was 28, do you think IQAir can prevent this?
Hi Angelia,
First of all, I’m not a certified physician and I don’t have the medical credential to give you a professional answer on that.
I know of few people who started to develop allergy when they were in their 30s. As far as I know, we don’t know for sure how allergy is developed (but don’t quote me on this, disclaimer: I’m not a doctor).
For my immediate families, I do recommend them to buy IQAir to help ease their condition. Though not all, most of them took on my advice. But again, I’m not a medical expert and I can’t tell you if the air purifier has helped their medical condition.
What I can tell you is, after they bought and installed the unit, they told me that their flare-ups happen much less often. They see their monthly medical bill shrinking. And those antihistamine pills is no longer a regular part of their ‘diet’.
To put it simply, if IQAir can’t help, no other air purifier can.
- Ian
Is IQAir only good for allergy or also for general use?
Hi Lauren,
You’ve raised an interesting question.
IMHO, IQAir is as good as what an air purifier can and should be. If you don’t have allergy, you might not have as high requirements. But if you can afford it, I would still recommend IQAir.
- Ian
I want to buy the IQAir HealthPro Plus. I just came back from Home Depot and it looks like they are not carrying the brand. Can you tell me where is the best place to buy an IQAir? How about the warranty? Thanks
Hello Isaiah,
I can share your frustration after all the time spent driving to the store only to be disappointed that they are not available.
I’ve always been a big fan of online shopping. From my own experience, there is no better place to shop online than Amazon. But you always have to do your homework and check few things, especially when it comes to big ticket items like the IQAir HealthPro Plus.
Previously, I couldn’t find any reliable Amazon seller for the item and I had to buy mine from the Best Buy store. I can tell you it is heavy!
But recently, I checked that IQAir has a storefront at Amazon and the HealthPro Plus can be purchased from there. Since it is a bulky item, the shipping fee might be a concern. However, it is available for free shipping. It also comes with manufacturer warranty (can be found here) but only for North America.
If you are like me, a big fan of online shopping, you can check out the product page here.
Does the IQAir HealthPro system produce ozone as do some purifiers?
Hi MT,
Not that I’m aware of. You can verify the manufacturer’s claim by reading the story here.