Here we offer the HEPA Austin Air “Allergy Machine”.  ALL the Austin Air filters look the same on the OUTSIDE—the differences are on the type of filter materials INSIDE the metal filter cage!

·      ALL Austin Air models are HEPA filters—including this Allergy Machine.   They are certified to capture 99.97% of particles down to the 0.3 micron size that includes tiny, airborne virus particles.

·      ALL Austin Air models also capture chemicals & odors that are in the indoor air.

So you’re no doubt asking, “Well then, how do the different Austin Air HEPA filters differ from each other?  Good question!  The filters are different in how they capture chemicals & odors and how efficient they are in capturing specific types of chemicals.  

HERE’S HOW the “ALLERGY MACHINE” IS DIFFERENT IN CAPTURING CHEMICALS:  it uses 1 pound of a high tech, “HEGA” activated carbon cloth.  It does NOT use: (1) granulated activated carbon, (2) zeolite, or (3) potassium iodide.  The carbon cloth is still very effective at capturing most common indoor chemical molecules.  So it’s great for indoor residential situations that do NOT have heavy concentrations of indoor air chemicals.  If you want heavier duty chemical filtration, then you should consider one of the other 3 models of Austin Air HEPA filters because they each have greater levels of chemical-adsorption ability.

Color choice:  you have a choice of either Black or Sandstone color [Sandstone is a very light cream color].

Comments on particulate and chemical filtration
I have a lot of expertise on indoor air quality, air filtration & air filters. A HEPA-grade room air filter can be an important way to keep your living space indoor air constantly cleaned of virus particles & prevent those infectious particles from circulating throughout your home. I have been an authorized Austin Air dealer for over 20 years because I consider it an exceptional HEPA air filter for both chemicals and particulates like Covid-19 & flu viruses and climate-fire smoke chemicals and other particulate contaminants.

Austin Air HEPA filters capture 99.97% of particle air contaminants down to 0.3 micron size—including VIRUSES & climate-fire smoke particles, and they keep those hazardous particles from recirculating in your indoor air and being breathed in. In fact, climate fires fill the air not only with smoke particulates, but also with very health-hazardous chemicals released by the fires. So Austin Air’s combo HEPA and chemical filtration media are most effective for protecting your home indoor air from climate-fire contaminants, & other common indoor air chemicals, in addition to virus particles and other indoor air contaminants.!

WHAT IS A ‘HEPA’ AIR FILTER & WHY IS IT BETTER THAN A NON-HEPA AIR FILTER?  “HEPA” stands for ‘High Efficiency Particulate Air [filter]”.  HEPA-rated air filters are certified to filter out 99.97% of particulates as small as 0.3 microns in size—those 0.3 micron particles are the most difficult for an air filter to capture. In fact, due to the technical aspects of how particles act, research has proven that HEPA filters are even more efficient than 99.97% at capturing particles even smaller than 0.3 microns! See this Hamilton Medical excellent explanation of this: HEPA filters capture particles smaller than 0.3 microns

It’s the very tiny particles under 1 micron in size that get into the deepest lung tissue when we breathe them in. Virus-contaminated air & climate-fire smoke include those sub-micron particle sizes. So an air filter that is NOT HEPA rated [for example a “MERV 13”] will NOT filter out all of those most hazardous tiny virus or fire smoke particles before you breathe them in. IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM VIRUS & FIRE SMOKE PARTICLES, YOUR BEST OPTION is a HEPA AIR FILTER FILTERING YOUR HOME INDOOR AIR 24/7.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES of an AUSTIN AIR FILTERs?
1. Superb adsorption of CHEMICALS & ODORS in addition to HEPA 99.97% particulate filtration.
2. Solid steel body with non-toxic powder-coated paint: NO plastic body or plastic filter frames off-gassing plastic chemical molecules; NO toxic phthalates; NO toxic polystyrene.
3. 30-Day, No-Questions-Asked, Money-Back Guarantee. In the unlikely event you’re not completely satisfied with your Austin Air cleaner, return it within 30-days, no-questions-asked. See AustinAir.com for details.
4. An OUTSTANDING 5-Year Mechanical Warranty. Your Austin Air cleaner is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5-years from the date of purchase; provided your Austin air purifier was operated under normal residential use and that you have completed and returned your warranty registration to Austin Air Systems.  Few other air filter manufacturers offer a 5-year warranty.
5. An OUTSTANDING 5-Year Pro-rated Filter Media Warranty. Austin Air offers a 5-year pro-rated filter warranty, by far the most comprehensive in the industry. No more costly filter replacements every few months or years. Austin Air filters are designed to last for an unprecedented 5-years, under normal residential use. 

ALLERGY MACHINE Specifications 

·       Dimensions: 14.5″L x 14.5″W x 23″H

·       Weight: 29 lbs.

·       360° Perforated steel intake housing

·       Baked-on powder coat paint finish

·       3 speed centrifugal Fan

·       High efficiency motor rated for continuous use at high RPM

·       CSA approved

Allergy Machine’s Filter Specifications 

·       STAGE 1: Large Particle Pre-filter, removes particles easily seen by the eye (e.g. dust, hair, pet dander)

·       STAGE 2: Medium Particle Pre-filter, removes small to medium size particles (e.g. pollen)

·       STAGE 3: 60 sq. ft. of Medical Grade HEPA. Removes 99.97% of particles larger than 0.3 microns and 95% of all particles larger than 0.1 microns.

·       STAGE 4: 1 pound of Military Grade HEGA Carbon Cloth (High Efficiency Gas Arrestance), providing an extremely large surface area for adsorption of chemicals, gases, viruses and bacteria.

Where is my Austin Air made, where does it ship from & how soon? Your Austin Air is made in the USA in Buffalo, NY, & ships direct to you from the factory [your filter has NOT been sitting on some dealer’s shelf for months].

What if my Austin Air arrives damaged due to shipping? CALL US IMMEDIATELY for detailed instructions to ensure a fast, free replacement. As soon as you receive your Austin Air: (1) photograph any exterior damage on the ship box; (2) open the shipping box & remove the filter; (3) carefully examine the exterior of the filter body, looking for evidence of ship damage dents, etc.; (4) if you find such ship damage, take photos of it; (5) plug the filter into an electrical outlet & run the filter for a few minutes on each different fan speed while listening for any unusual sounds [e.g., rattling or rubbing of the fan on metal]; (6) promptly call us 703-801-2565 to report any ship damage. KEEP ALL MATERIALS & THE SHIPPING BOX in case either the filter is ship-damaged and has to be returned, or you decide to return the filter within Austin Air’s 30 day satisfaction policy!

How Do I Track My Austin Air Shipment? When the filter ships we email you the tracking number.

Does it cost me anything if I decide to return my Austin Air unit?  Maybe; depending on circumstances. Under Austin Air policy, if you decide to return your unit within the 30 days after purchase, and you do NOT want to buy a different Austin Air unit, Austin Air may charge you (1) the return ship fee, and (2) a restocking fee of $25.   However, if the filter has to be returned due to ship damage, a replacement is promptly shipped to you at no additional cost & you do NOT pay for return shipping of the damaged unit—Austin Air covers that. However, if your unit is damaged during shipment to you, and you decide you do NOT want a replacement sent to you, there may be a return shipping and/or restock fee.

How do i return my Austin Air in the 30 day satisfaction trial period? You must first request a ‘return authorization’—Call us for instructions: 703-801-2565.