FilterStream Air Tamer Purifiers

FilterStream, makers of the AirTamer air purifier, is a division of Headwaters, Inc. based out of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Headwaters, Inc., originally in the consumer durables business, was formed in 1993 by Troy Anderson and Rudy Vandenbelt. Anderson and Vandenbelt, former co-workers at Black & Decker, founded Headwaters, Inc. to make a difference by creating sound, high-quality products that work.

Today, the company has a global presence in over 32 countries and features three main divisions through which various wellness-themed products are sold – Sound Oasis, Body Essentials and FilterStream. The FilterStream division sells its cordless hand vacuum, the DirtTamer, and the AirTamer air purifier, introduced in 2009.

AirTamer Purification Technology

AirTamer air purifiers are touted to deliver greater cleaning power at lower costs, all while conserving more energy per use compared to competitor models. According to co-founder Troy Anderson, there is no other air purifier of this type on the market that achieves the level of cleaning power from a watt of electricity than the AirTamer does.

The AirTamer design involves six fans that generate large amounts of air through capture filters that rid the air of harmful particles and debris. The AirTamer also features a flexible filter system, meaning users can replace AirTamer filters with any 16×20 filter on the market, giving them greater convenience, more options and the opportunity to save on operating costs.

Customers looking to stay loyal to the brand can try one of several replacement filters designed specifically for the AirTamer unit. The Germ-Odor-Virus Protection Filter is said to cause a 74.5% reduction of airborne viruses and a 22.5% reduction in mold, reportedly in the first two hours of use. This filter is recommended for combatting viruses like Swine Flu and other related virus strings. Additionally, AirTamer models feature Aroma System filters, which simultaneously clean and scent the air with scientifically-developed aromas like Energizing Grapefruit and Relaxing Lavender.

Each model boasts extremely quiet fans, flat-panel like thin design, five fan speed settings, a programmable timer and a built-in indicator to notify the user when it’s time for a filter change.

AirTamer Portable Air Purifiers

The company also features three portable air-purifier solutions: The A300 and A302 travel purifiers and the A400 auto air purifier designed for portable use in the car. Currently the company is offering a free travel air purifier with the purchase of any AirTamer model.

AHAM Certified Clean Air Delivery Rate

All AirTamer models are Energy Star compliant and certified by the American Home Appliance Manufacturers Clean Air Delivery Rate program. Each unit carries a one-year warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship.

FilterStream is an official selected sponsor of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show.


FilterStream Air Tamer Air Purifier Models

• AirTamer A600 – designed for rooms up to 280 square feet. Includes a High-Performance Electrostatic Pleated Filter.

• AirTamer A700 – designed for rooms up to 400 square feet. Includes an Ultra High-Performance Pleated Filter.

• AirTamer A710 – designed for the professional customer, or those rooms with heavier traffic and up to 400 square feet. Includes an Ultra High Performance Pleated Filter and three Germ-Odor-Virus Protection Filters.

FilterStream Air Tamer A300RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $59.99Clean 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 ? : NAFilter Type ? : NAFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 3″H x 2″W x 2″DWeight: 1 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No
FilterStream Air Tamer A600RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $249.99Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 160 / 450Pollen – 256 / 450Dust – 257 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 248 Sq. FtCirculation ? : 270 CFMFilter Type ? : High Performance Electrostatic Pleated Air FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 6 MonthsSize: 24″H x 18″W x 8″DWeight: 18 lbsNoise Level: 36-55 dbEnergy Star? ? : No
FilterStream Air Tamer A700RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $299.99Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 260 / 450Pollen – 275 / 450Dust – 285 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 403 Sq. FtCirculation ? : 275 CFMFilter Type ? : AirTamer Ultra High Performance Pleated FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 12 MonthsSize: 24″H x 18″W x 8″DWeight: 18 lbsNoise Level: 36-55 dbEnergy Star? ? : No
FilterStream Air Tamer A710RatingsTechnical Specifications
Est. Price – $329.99Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – 260 / 450Pollen – 275 / 450Dust – 285 / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – 57 / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke
(High Setting)
 – 4 / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA
Room Size ? : 403 Sq. FtCirculation ? : 275 CFMFilter Type ? : AirTamer Ultra High Performance Pleated Filter & Germ-Odor-Virus Protection FilterFilter Life Est. ? : 3-12 MonthsSize: 24″H x 18″W x 8″DWeight: 18 lbsNoise Level: 36-55 dbEnergy Star? ? : No
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