The Top Ten Winners

Choosing an air purifier can be a dizzying task for the average consumer. There are a plethora of models and manufacturers, and unfortunately for the unwary consumer, many air purifiers are all hype and provide the allergy and asthma sufferer with very little benefit.

IQAir Air Purifiers. A king amongst princes and while other air purifier manufacturers may nip at their heels, in the end, IQAir reigns supreme. Put simply, this manufacturer has done everything right and when the it  staff are asked to recommend the best air purifier for someone with serious allergy and asthma problems, it is the IQAir first. When they tested these air purifiers virtually nothing escaped their HyperHEPA filter. This is very important as lung penetrating particles are smaller than even a regular HEPA filter can capture. Packed with superior technological features such as a huge capacity pre-filter, filter change indicator lights, a HEPA filter efficiency rating second to none and six fan-speed settings, IQAir air purifiers are as good as it gets. The IQAir HealthPro Plus at $899 is named the Category Winner as the all around best air purifier and the IQAir MultiGas at $1149 gains the #2 spot as the best all around odor and gas air purifier.

Airfree Air Purifiers. This is one of the very few air purifier manufacturers that are not based around a HEPA filter and still passed muster. In fact, Airfree models have no filters at all, relying instead on a unique patented technology for the sterilization and incineration of allergens. Thus there is no maintenance costs associated with any Airfree model. However, Airfree is not recommended for serious gas and odor removal and household dust is not reduced - but your allergies will subside. For innovative technology, attention to research and cost effectiveness, the Airfree Onix at $299 gained the #3 spot.

They gained very high marks for their ability to deliver large amounts of purified air, as certified by AHAM, at a very low noise level. This also makes them a top choice for a bedroom air purifier. Filter changes are exceptionally easy and with recent upgrades to include filter life monitoring, this manufacturer is still managing to keep ahead of its competition. The Blueair 600 series with HEPASilent filters start at $699 gained the #4 spot as a first rate all around allergy or asthma air purifier.