Aerus Air Purifiers

Aerus is now the owner of Electrolux brand air purifiers and vacuum cleaners.  The company offers both a whole house air purification system that integrates into your HVAC system and portable air purifiers that can be moved from room to room in your house.  The portable units range in size and the amount of air volume they can purify.  Several of the units are rated under the clean air delivery rate program.  Most of them use HEPA filters which are the best method of capturing airborn particles.

Aerus Models

Aerus AQ 1000RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – NAClean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 375 Sq. FtCirculation ? : 62-100 CFMFilter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter & V.O.C. Blanket FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 60 MonthsSize: 12.5″H x 8.5″W x 8.5″DWeight: 6 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No
Aerus Electrolux EL490ARatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $43.5Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 210 / 450Pollen – 229 / 450Dust – 212 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 326 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma WaveFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 21.8″H x 16.4″W x 8.5″DWeight: 15 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL491ARatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $43.5Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 210 / 450Pollen – 229 / 450Dust – 212 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 326 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma WaveFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 21.8″H x 16.4″W x 8.5″DWeight: 15 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL500ARatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – NAClean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 261 / 450Pollen – 253 / 450Dust – 262 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 405 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : HEPA Filter & Carbon FilterFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 24.3″H x 17.6″W x 10.1″DWeight: 17.4 lbsNoise Level: 26-57.1 dbEnergy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL500AXRatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – NAClean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 261 / 450Pollen – 253 / 450Dust – 262 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 405 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma WaveFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 24.3″H x 17.6″W x 10.1″DWeight: 17.4 lbsNoise Level: 26-57.1 dbEnergy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL500AZRatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $310.25Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 261 / 450Pollen – 253 / 450Dust – 262 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 405 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : HEPA Filter, Carbon Filter & Plasma WaveFilter Life Est. ? : 3-12 MonthsSize: 24.3″H x 17.6″W x 10.1″DWeight: 23 lbsNoise Level: 26-57.1 dbEnergy Star? ? : Yes
Aerus Electrolux EL510ARatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – NAClean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 710 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : Carbon Filter & Electrostatic FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 12 MonthsSize: 19″H x 18.5″W x 10.5″DWeight: 20 lbsNoise Level: 31 dbEnergy Star? ? : No
Aerus Electrolux Z7040RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – NAClean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 710 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : Carbon Filter & Electrostatic FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 12 MonthsSize: 19″H x 18.5″W x 10″DWeight: 20 lbsNoise Level: 31 dbEnergy Star? ? : No
Aerus G2RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – NAClean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 2500 Sq. FtCirculation ? : 344 CFMFilter Type ? : Pre-Filter, HEPA Filter & Carbon Blanket FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 60 MonthsSize: 25″H x 15.75″W x 14″DWeight: 27 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No
Air Purifier Noise Chart – Decibel Ratings of Common Sounds
SourceDecibel Rating (dB)
Falling leaves0-10
Whisper10-20
Soft music20-30
Mosquito buzz40-50
Normal voices50-70
Traffic sounds70-80
Vacuum cleaner80-90
Thunder90-100
Chain saw110-120
Rock concert120-130
Pain threshold (jet take off)130-140
Perforation of ear drum (gun shot)160 and higher

Aerus Company Info

Swedish Company Electrolux — with reputation for quality vacuum cleaners — was acquired in 2003 by Aerus, a privately held LLC owned by the investment firm Engles Urso Follmer. The parent company converted the Electrolux retail stores into Aerus franchises, which promotes its product lines through scheduling in-home demonstrations. Aerus is located in Dallas, Texas, and run by direct marketing specialist Joseph Urso.

Aerus/Electrolux Criticism

Critics claim that Aerus “specializes in marketing, not manufacturing” and claims the company “rebrands outsourced products.” The disclaimer on the Aerus website states that they do not honor warranties on any Aerus products th purchased over the Internet, especially through sites like eBay, because they claim “these products are typically stolen, used or rebuilt,” and their only authorized products available online are replacement filters and supplies.

Prices for Aerus air purifiers are not listed in their literature, so you must contact a franchise dealer for a demonstration. A number of Electrolux air purification products are offered online by dealers not affiliated with Aerus that have different specifications and list specific prices.

Purification Technology

Air purification products made by Electrolux and promoted by Aerus remove particulates down to 0.3 microns and achieve 99.97% air stream purification and have a 5-year limited warranty. All motors have “silent operation” and rank high in quality performance.


Aerus Air Purifier Models

  • The Electrolux EL491A Oxygen3 PlasmaWave HEPA Air Purifier retails for $329.99 and measures 21.8 x 16.4 x 8.5 inches, weighs 15 pounds and covers 326 square feet, or a small room. The unit uses a 3-stage filtration process which includes activated carbon, true HEPA filtration, and PlasmaWave technology that uses an electrostatic attraction system. The unit has EnergyStar certification and a low noise level of 2.6 dB when in sleep mode.
  • The Electrolux Brisa 510A/Z7040 Electrostatic Air Cleaner retails for $399.00 and measures 19x19x12.5 inches, weighs 20 pounds and covers 710 sqare feet. This powerful unit combines an ionizer with an electrostatic filter and activated carbon filter. An electronic display shows readings from the monitors that automatically adjust filtration to match your room’s air quality needs. It received a four-star rating from the AllergyBuyersClub.
  • Aerus AQ™ 1000 is a portable three-stage air filtration system that uses a HEPA filter encased in an integrated air seal that prevents leakage so all air passes through the filter. It does not emit ozone and can exchange the air 7 times in 1 hour in a 700 square foot room. It also includes a washable pre-filter, a carbon filter and an aromatherapy essence container for adding your own essential oils scents. The fan has two speeds and the HEPA filter lasts five years and it is not EnergyStar certified.
  • Guardian Air is a portable four-stage filtration system that purifies an large area — up to 2000 square feet. In addition to the HEPA and charcoal filter, the unit uses a photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology that combines titanium dioxide and ultraviolet light to control airborne contaminants. This feature prevents mold growth and traps many nontoxic fibers, gasses and microscopic particles often missed by other filtration methods. Filter changes are required yearly and the unit is EnergyStar certified.
  • The AerusG2 is a whole central-home air purification unit that covers up to 2500 square feet that can be installed to work with existing HVAC systems. It uses a three-stage filtration process that includes machine washable pre-filter that must be cleaned or changed every 3 to 4 months, an activated carbon filter that needs changing every 6 to 12 months and a true HEPA filter that last for five years. It weighs 27 pounds and features a quiet brushless wire motor.
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