Aireox Air Purifiers
Aireox Research produces 2 types of air purification units: one for the house and one for the car. Both units filter down to .5 microns in size which will trap many particles that can be harmful to health. However, Aireox does not say on their website what types of filters are used.
Aireox Models
| Aireox D-Model 22 | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – NA | Clean 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 ? : NACirculation ? : 75 CFMFilter Type ? : Half Micron (0.5) Partical FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 12 MonthsSize: 6″H x 10″W x 10″DWeight: NANoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Aireox D-Model 45 | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – $359.95 | Clean 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 ? : 240 Sq. FtCirculation ? : 125 CFMFilter Type ? : Half Micron (0.5) Partical FilterFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 14″H x 10″W x 10″DWeight: 12 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Air Purifier Noise Chart – Decibel Ratings of Common Sounds | |
|---|---|
| Source | Decibel Rating (dB) |
| Falling leaves | 0-10 |
| Whisper | 10-20 |
| Soft music | 20-30 |
| Mosquito buzz | 40-50 |
| Normal voices | 50-70 |
| Traffic sounds | 70-80 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 80-90 |
| Thunder | 90-100 |
| Chain saw | 110-120 |
| Rock concert | 120-130 |
| Pain threshold (jet take off) | 130-140 |
| Perforation of ear drum (gun shot) | 160 and higher |
Company Info
Aireox air purifiers are produced by Aireox Research Corp. Aireox, a company based in the city of Riverside, California, has been in the business of making air cleaners for a fairly long time, dating back to the early 1970s. They claim, “We did not invent air purification… we revolutionized it.”
Aireox Air Purifier Models Currently Available
Aireox produces only two kinds of air cleaners. One is intended for use in the home. The other, smaller model is designed specifically to be used in automobiles, which can easily become quite polluted. Aireox’s home air cleaners cost in range of $270 to $305. Replacement filters run in the low $90s, and the company recommends that customers change the filter every six months to maintain the cleaner in proper working condition, and at the minimum replace the filter no less frequently than once a year. The other model of air cleaner made by Aireox, designed to work in cars and trucks, can be purchased for around $210 to $250, with new filters costing about $62.
Technology Claims
Aireox claims that its purifiers target not only particles, but also the unhealthy gasses that contribute to indoor air pollution. They call their offerings “user-friendly” and say that they run “whisper quiet.” This last point is something Aireox emphasizes; the company’s website makes the claim that their purifiers are quiet enough to be used comfortably in the bedroom while you sleep.
Aireox also states that they have worked with individuals who have Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and other breathing difficulties for decades and that the air cleaners they produce are “specially designed for chemically sensitive people.” Their products, Aireox maintains, are constructed in a way that ensures no production of out-gas to disturb those who are sensitive to such material. Also, the company says that their sealed motors have twice the life expectancy of non-sealed motors.
In addition, Aireox makes the claim that their air cleaners are “the most popular on the market today for people serious about the risks that air pollution presents to their family’s health,” as well as the air purifiers “most often recommended by Allergists and Physicians for prevention and/or relief of pollution related problems.”
Aireox’s website, located at http://www.aireox.com/ is fa,irly small and simple, though it does contain some more information about the products made by Aireox, including a list of specifications and features of their two purifiers. The site also includes some information about the intentions behind the design of Aireox’s purifiers and the materials used in their construction, such as the purafil/carbon mixture used in their filters. There is a short list of Frequently Asked Questions, as well.
Aireox Air Purifier Models
- Aireox Model 45 (for rooms): A “broad spectrum carbon/purifil chemical control media” is used for eliminating harmful gasses from the air. For particle filtration, the company describes the filter as having a “.5 micron particle filter, free of sealants or adhesives.” Recirculation rate of 125 cubic feet per meter.
- Aireox Model 22 (for automobiles): Same carbon/purifil combination that is used in the D-Model 45. Also, same .5 micron particle filter as the D-Model 45. Recirculation rate of 75 cubic feet per meter.
