Do you feel that? That's your springtime allergies. They are coming. No, air purifiers are by no means a cure for allergies, but they can certainly help to remove allergens as well as other harmful pollutants you may have at home, according to the EPA.
Right now, Coway is having a sale of air purifiers on Amazon that will last for the rest of March, some of which are going for up to 38% off. If you suffer from strong allergies, have pets at home, have a gas stove, or like to light candles or spray aerosols, an air purifier can help make your indoor air quality healthier.
Airmega AP-1512HH
I've had the Airmega AP-1512HH for four years, and it's still going strong. It is a simple yet effective air purifier. Like all air purifiers, it will require some minimal maintenance to keep it working at its best (regular cleaning and changing filters). Coway claims the AP-1512HH can purify 361 square feet in 12.5 minutes, 874 square feet in 30 minutes, and 1,748 square feet in 60 minutes. It has three filters, including a True HEPA filter, which catches 99.97% of fine particles in the air (including pollen), a deodorizing carbon filter for things like odors and harmful compounds, and a pre-filter to catch things like dust, pet hair, and mites. You can see more of its features on Coway's website.
Airmega AP-1512HH $141.47 (originally $229.99)
Airmega 250
From here on out, the air purifiers are more costly because they have more filtration, which means covering more square footage in less time. They will also be quieter and might have some extra features that are not necessary but might help (like alerting you when each filter needs maintenance or more lights to indicate how clean the air is). Coway says the Airmega 250 can filter 930 square feet in 30 minutes and makes 22dB of noise, which is quiet. You can see more of its features on Coway's website.
Airmega 250 $259.99 (originally $399)
Airmega 400
The Airmega 400 is a big step up from the Airmega 250, with two intake areas, leading to much faster air filtering. In 30 minutes, Coway says the Airmega 400 filters 1,550 square feet. It also has a sleep mode that automatically turns on when it detects darkness (it can also be turned on manually), rotating the fan slower and getting quieter (down to 22.8dB). I've had this air purifier for less than a month, mainly not to have to move my Airmega AP-1512HH around the house so much, and I have been impressed by how much more efficient this one is. It is also not much bigger than the Airmega AP-1512HH, but it's much stronger. If you want a single air purifier for a home or a large space, the Airmega 400 might be all you need. You can see more of its features on Coway's website.
Airmega 400 $350 (originally $444.47)
Airmega ProX
The Airmega ProX might be overkill for most people's homes unless you live in a castle or own a hospital. The Airmega ProX filters 2,126 square feet every 30 minutes and can also capture smaller particle matter. It is also much heavier than the others at 51 lbs. You can see more of its features on Coway's website.
Airmega ProX $649 (originally $830.21)