Air Purifier Reviews and Testimonials

“The [AllerAir] air purifier I purchased has helped my condition immensely. I have fewer problems with wheezing and rarely cough at night. As a chronic asthmatic this is definitely an improvement. It’s nice to wake up not feeling tired and congested!”
Barbara Fenton – Reg. Nurse

“I am extremely pleased with my IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier as I’ve a noticed a huge improvement in my allergies (sneezing and sinus congestion) and have gone months without having to take any medication for them. When I enter my apartment, the freshness of the air is immediately obvious. I would certainly recommend this product to anyone who would like to improve the quality of the air in their home.”
B. Mullins, Montreal, QC

“When we decided to improve the air quality in our day care center, we purchased an AllerAir air purifier on the advice of personnel at the Lung Association. There was such a major improvement in the health of the care giving personnel as well as the children at the center, the directors decided to buy 8 more units.”
Suzanne Latreille, Seattle, WA

“Our purchase of the IQAir HealthPro Plus proved to be worth every penny, with immediate benefits for our 7 year old daughter’s asthma and allergy symptoms. Her constant runny nose was gone within a day of setting up this air purifier, and her dry and itchy skin has cleared up significantly. Needless to say, we are very pleased with how effectively the IQAir works. Aside from the health benefits, the emotional and psychological well-being of our family of four has been maintained! You see, we love our two dogs, a Shih-Tzu, and a Maltese, which are key sources of allergens, along with the pollen and snow mould that our dogs track into the house. Faced with the thought of finding another home for our dogs was emotionally crushing to our family. However, with the IQAir HealthPro Plus, these sources of allergens no longer present a problem. My daughter now breathes freely and unlaboured during the day and in her sleep, and our two dogs, Buddy and Snoopy remain a part of our happy family. I highly recommend this product to any family faced with similar health challenges.”
R. Fong, Calgary, AB

“The Austin Air Pet Machine is the best air purifier I have used in my bird room, which contains 60 birds. Both my wife and I are allergic to bird dander, but we don’t want to give up the hobby we love so much. Thanks to the Austin Air Pet Machine, we don’t have to! There is no longer any dust in the room. Also, when our birds are breeding there are usually more odours from the nest boxes, but with the Austin Air Pet Machine running, you smell nothing but clean air.”
Steve Elich Aviaries (breeder of Cockatiels, Love Birds and Parrotlets), Brampton, ON

“Wow what a difference this Blueair 450E air purifier has made in our home; my regret is that I never found out sooner how truly efficient it is. I don’t have asthma, but I am allergic to dust mites and other things, and my nose was always congested. I started to look into air purifiers on tv and on the internet. It seemed the more I read, the more confused I got. I decided to phone you and boy I’m glad I did. After asking me a few questions, you were able to guide me to one that serves my needs perfectly. I am so glad to say that after the first night, I was not congested and was able to sleep through the night. Thank you so very much Mr. Mayr.”
B. Ball, Collingwood, ON

“The Austin Air HealthMate HM 400 is working great! I’m really surprised at the power the fan has to get the air circulating around the room! That’s quite reassuring since many purifiers don’t seem to have enough power/suction to actually draw air into them never mind push it out. I definitely noticed a difference in my breathing [the very first night.] In the morning my nose wasn’t plugged as it usually would be nor were my lungs kind of full feeling. I definitely notice that “fresh” smell in the room like the windows have been open. Thanks for your prompt and courteous service as that seems to be lacking in so many businesses nowadays!”
J. Batonyi, Calgary, AB

“I am delighted with the AllerAir MCS and Vocarb air purifiers. I acquired MCS from an overexposure to formaldehyde so I must be careful to avoid the off gassing of common products in addition to typical airborne particulate matter. The machines have provided me with a clear improvement in my quality of life. I have tried other purifiers, but I have found the AllerAir products to be superior. The sealed, varnish-free motors and non-toxic components make a great difference. My little daughter has also benefited from AllerAir products. Her chronic respiratory and ENT [ear, nose and throat] problems have decreased in both frequency and severity.”
Suzanne Greco

“The IQAir HealthPro air purifier has made a big difference in our home. Six months ago, my girlfriend moved in with her two cats, and although we do not have any allergies, many of our family and friends cannot be in a home for more than 20 minutes where cats are present. We decided to invest in an IQAir because it alone filters down to 0.003 microns – small enough to remove cat allergens from the air. The extra expense was certainly worth it. The air in our home is so fresh and clean that we notice it every time we come home from other houses without air purifiers. Our friends with allergies are able to spend time even in the rooms most lived in by the cats. We also keep one room “cat-free” where guests with allergies have spent the night with the IQAir purifier and not noticed a single allergy symptom. Even though we don’t have allergies ourselves, it is so worth it to have cleaner, fresher and healthier air in our home. It’s great and I would recommend it to everyone.”
C. Butts, Fredericton, NB

“I must say that I’m impressed with the Austin Air Allergy Machine I purchased two weeks ago. It has made a significant difference in the quality of air in my home, especially in this climate when the house is closed up for the better part of the year. After experiencing this unit and the wonderful job it is doing, I thought that a Baby’s Breath would be a great gift for my daughter who is expecting in April, my first grandchild.”
J. Spooner, Edmonton, AB

“Being a moderate asthmatic, all traces of pet dander provoke a very unpleasant reaction in my breathing. When I begin to wheeze through my airways, it is quite detrimental to my daily productivity, and sleeping, exercising and studying become difficult. After we renovated our new home with hardwood flooring and had the air ducts cleaned, I found that I was still unable to breathe clearly. We called Robert at Modern Alchemy, and he gave us a thorough and helpful education on how air purifiers could help our situation. A Blueair 503 HEPASilent was selected for the basement, and two IQAir HealthPro Plus units were placed in the rest of the house. Within an hour, the air was noticeably easier to breath and smelled better. The very first night I noticed I could sleep through the entire night without waking up. That was amazing! A feat I have not experienced for years. The Blueair 503, which was placed in the basement where I exercise, dramatically increased my endurance while working out."
Chris C, Ottawa, ON

“We love our nine cats, but despite diligent cleaning, the house sometimes smelled a bit too much like a pet store or an animal refuge. After extensive research, we decided to purchase an Austin Air Pet Machine, which we placed in our finished basement. Within days the basement smelt clean and fresh. We were so pleased that we ordered a second Austin Air Pet Machine to put upstairs. Friends noticed the difference immediately, and visitors who come to our house for the first time are astonished to learn that we have nine feline residents.”
Patricia and Henry Srebrnik, Charlottetown, PEI

“When our organization opened our office in the old GE plant in Barrie, the air quality in the building was very poor. There was little air circulation and our staff was experiencing headaches, fatigue and various other discomforts related to the air quality. After examining a few different options, we tried an AllerAir air purifier. After having the unit in the office for a couple of weeks we definitely noticed a difference in the air quality. The staff indicated that the headaches and the fatigue that they were experiencing were greatly reduced.”
Kathy Willis – Executive Director

“We are very happy with our Blueair 650E air purifier. Since we began using it, we have noticed an increase in air quality. I am an allergy sufferer and since we started using the air purifier, my symptoms have decreased. We would recommend the Blueair 650E to any potential customer.”
D. Patey, St. Anthony, NL

“I’m so happy that I bought the Austin Air HealthMate HM 400 from you; I can highly recommend the product as well as Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers. Delivery was exactly as promised, and your customer service by telephone was excellent and so friendly. Within 24 hours we noticed the difference in the air. There are no more odours, we breathe deeper and better, plus the dust build-up around the apartment is pretty well non-existent now. The only little drawback I find is that the clean air the fan blows out is cool, which is great for the summer, but not in the winter when you are trying to keep your house warm. In conclusion, the HealthMate does an excellent job at keeping the air clean.”
S. Bertholee, Niagara Falls, ON

“My wife and I enjoy the whisper quiet operation. Her trips to the hospital for sinus headaches have decreased dramatically since using the Austin Air HealthMate in our home.”
Dr. R.Y., Chandler, AZ

“We absolutely love the AllerAir 5000 Vocarb! I am ordering yet another one [our 4th unit], this time for my son who also has MCS. Thanks so much!”
B. Pentland, Fairview, AB

“I bought an AllerAir AirTube from you folks about two weeks ago, and am writing to thank you. The difference in the air that I breathe is amazing! I teach in a small music school, and we have many students and their family members pass by every day. Many of these folks wear perfumes and scents, and the air purifier makes my studio just about scent-free! It’s made my working life much better.”
D. O’Heare, Ottawa, ON

“I absolutely love the Austin Air HealthMate HM-400 I ordered from you. Now my apartment always smells fresh, and I only have to dust once every two weeks.”
B. DeLong, Montreal, QC

“For 3 years I suffered from headaches and nausea. My doctor finally diagnosed it as a chemical sensitivity to household cleaning solutions and synthetic materials. After using the Austin Air HealthMate+ and following the guidelines of Dr. Rapp’s book (Our Toxic World), I have experienced complete relief.”
J. Blake, IL

“I highly recommend this air purifier [the IQAir HealthPro Plus]. There’s no doubt that it is working hard in this open [office] space, as we all notice a huge difference in air quality whenever we have to go to another floor. We have the cleanest air in the entire building! I let it run on the 2nd level and if I suddenly smell a fragrance or other chemical, I turn it up a few levels. The reason I’m contacting you is to purchase a second IQAir unit for our office.”
M. Brunet, Ottawa, ON

“We own a bird, and he’s a part of our family, but we have always been concerned about feather dust and the diseases it is known to carry. After buying The Austin Air Pet Machine for our home, we feel more confident that our family’s health is not being compromised. An unexpected benefit is the amount of dust in the room is greatly reduced and it always smells fresh and clean.”
S. Coleman, FL

“I am delighted with my Blueair 503 HEPASilent. Within hours of turning it on, the dust in my apartment was visibly less and the air so much fresher. I wish I had gotten one sooner.”
Timothy O, Toronto, ON

“I’ve been on allergy medication for years and nothing was working. My doctor recommended AllerAir, so I purchased an air purifier for my office. I used to start coughing every afternoon and I always had a tissue for my runny nose and cough drops in my desk. With the AllerAir unit I no longer have any of those symptoms. I purchased two for my home and now wake up with a clear nose. My husband says that I don’t snore as loudly either. We purchased one for my mother-in-law who has suffered from asthma for years and guess what? Her asthma is gone! AllerAir has definitely improved our quality of life!”
Debra Hernandez

“We recently purchased a solvent printer. The fumes were driving us crazy. We have four-inch and eight-inch exhaust systems. We bought [an AllerAir] unit and it’s like magic. It is currently running on the lowest speed with our exhaust fans off and it does a beautiful job. I would not have believed it.”
Mike Morrow

“The Austin Air Pet Machine and HealthMate Plus Jr. arrived today…safe & sound, and well packaged. I turned them on immediately after reading the manuals. The air output in the Pet Machine is a WOW factor! Before I bought your machines I tried the Hunter Quiet Flow – guess what? There was no flow!!! I even tried it in my 4×8 bathroom for 2 hours on ‘hi’ and there was absolutely no difference. Brought it back to Sears. I will highly recommend you for the machines as well as for your informative and super friendly service. I never want to open the windows again. I think everyone in polluted cities should own theses!!! A huge thank you.”

FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS: “I have been sleeping so soundly since I’ve received my HealthMate Plus Jr.. I do not wake up with eyes burning nor do I wake up stuffed up anymore. This is such an improvement! Thank You. I can breathe so much easier, and deeper, you can feel the air is clean! Very happy client! Thanks very much.”
M. Renaud, Windsor, ON

“We are very happy with the Austin Air HealthMate air purifier we purchased from you. My partner really sees the difference. One night we turned the unit off and she didn’t sleep very well and was sneezing a lot. We turned the air purifier back on the next day and everything was perfect!!!”
C. L., Buffalo, NY

“After doing some research and discussing our issues with Robert, we decided to purchase an IQAir HealthPro Plus for our bedroom. We liked it so much that, less than a month later, we purchased a second unit for the family room/kitchen area. When Robert came to deliver the second unit he performed an air analysis and we noticed that the particles in our entire home had dropped significantly. If you are considering purchasing an air purifier, I strongly recommend that you give Robert a call. With his professionalism and knowledge, he will suggest the best unit for you.”
M. Levac, Orleans, ON

“I am reaping the benefits of the Austin Air Pet Machine I purchased from you already. Within only a few minutes of running it, I was breathing better, and the smell of 2 female pet rats caged in the living room was gone.”
K. Keith, Kemptville, ON

“The two [AllerAir] air purifiers I bought…were a lifesaver. I had just moved into a place that had been freshly painted and re-carpeted, and the off-gassing was destroying my respiratory system and health. When the units arrived, I cranked them up, and I remember going to bed that night breathing the freshest air you can imagine, right in my freshly painted/carpeted bedroom. It’s a great product.”
G.B., Laurel, MD

“I have found the Blueair 203 HEPASilent to be very quiet and its narrow profile fits well into my home. I have had mine for about 2 months, and I just ordered another unit (a Blueair 503 HEPASilent) for our main living space.”
A. Low, Toronto, ON

“I have been conscious about my family’s health, particularly my son who is very susceptible to allergies and respiratory concerns. I have always wanted to invest in a decent air purifier (not the commercialized ones we usually find on the market), and have searched the net to compare prices and study reviews. I ordered an Austin Air HealthMate Plus air purifier from your company and I have really felt the difference. It felt like entering an air conditioned room during the warmest part of summer. I felt refreshed. According to my son, his habit of blowing his nose, coughing and sneezing has also decreased. We were also surprised that the unit actually removed the odour produced by frying fish in 5-10 minutes. I am ordering a second unit this week because it really works.”
R. Suva, Winnipeg, MB

“I never thought of myself as an allergy sufferer but after buying the Austin Air HealthMate for my husband, I notice that I sleep better and wake up rested without my usual stuffy nose. Now, I have much more energy to get through the day. I didn’t recognize my “symptoms” as allergies. I thought they were a normal part of life.”
J. Patterson, NE

“I have had my Austin Air Allergy Machine for a week now, and there has been a considerable improvement in the air quality in our home. Love it.”
D. Richardson, Fort Macleod, AB

“Our son had been sick for 4 months and on a Nebulizer twice a day when we decided to get an air purifier. We did a lot of research and found AllerAir to have the best product and best prices. After putting the 5000 Exec UV in our son’s room, he has made a 100% recovery! He’s off all medications and is not wheezing at all anymore. He sleeps through the night now, he is a much happier kid, and that makes us much happier parents!”
Heather, Jason & Colby Barth

“I wish to convey to you how very much I like [the AllerAir] air cleaner! It runs constantly in my bedroom, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, on the highest speed. This area is my sanctuary from all the pollutants in the air. In the year that I have had my AllerAir cleaner, it has made every overnight trip with me. I might leave home overnight without my Visa or MasterCard, but I won’t leave home without my air cleaner.”
Lee H. Whitaker

“The Austin Air Pet Machine I purchased from you works quite well in getting rid of my Shar Pei’s smell. I keep it running throughout the day, and the house feels cleaner and smells fresher. I noticed the dog smell when I turned it off for one day, so it’s doing its job.”
B. Chan, Markham, ON

“I found the Austin Air HealthMate to be far superior to all other portable purifiers in my treatment of patients with multiple chemical sensitivity.”
Dr. W.G.L. Chester, NS

“I have personally witnessed the extremely effective qualities of the Austin Air HealthMate. It has proven itself as an effective method to reduce problems associated with chemical sensitivities.”
Dr. J.D., Ann Arbor, MI

“I am a divorced Dad with three asthmatic children. Dust and pet allergies made my kids miserable when they came to stay at my place. I thought an air purifier might help and after much reading on the Internet, I chose an AllerAir model 6000 Exec. After only one night with the unit in his room, my youngest son woke up without the usual complaints. He no longer needs to use his asthma inhaler when he visits either!”
Evan Berljawsky

“The Austin Air Allergy Machine Jr. that I received as a baby shower gift is awesome. It’s hard to describe, but now the upstairs air feels like fresh outside air. It is wonderful.”
L. Dukart, Edmonton, AB

“I’m so pleased with the AllerAir Model AirMedic+ MCS unit. I love the look, and I could tell the difference in just one night. I have asthma and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. I think that this is the best unit we have purchased.”
M.T. and K.T., Syracuse, NY

“I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my recent purchase from you. I’ve been using my IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier for nearly three weeks now and can certainly attest to a vast improvement in my breathing comfort. Although I’ve always been fussy about maintaining a clean environment, particularly in the bedroom, I would still wake up several times each night all stuffed up and unable to breathe thru my nose. This pattern has gone on for many years. The change for me after using the IQAir has truly been dramatic! I’m finding I’m so comfortable thru the night and therefore more rested and refreshed each a.m. My husband (who doesn’t suffer with any particular sensitivities) seems to feel more rested as well – perhaps in part because I’m sleeping so much better.

The first two nights the machine was running, I did suffer quite a headache. Night #1 was more intense than night #2. I’m convinced it was related to the running of the machine itself because I noted an unusual odour in the room. However, by the 3rd night, all was fine. I’ve been running the purifier from 8-10 each evening on HIGH and then letting it run on the #4 fan speed setting for the remainder of the night. It stays on standby during the daytime hours and this regime seems sufficient for my needs.

I feel this has been a great purchase for me and would recommend that anyone suffering from environmental sensitivities or other breathing ailments, give it some serious thought”
J. Hutchinson, Newmarket, ON

“This summer, when I moved into a recently-renovated house with my roommate and her two cats, I had no idea how badly I would react to the cats, the renovation, and the dust from all the boxes. I started wheezing like I hadn’t done in nearly a decade and went through practically a box of Kleenex a day. I was miserable, and I finally took to wearing a dust mask at all times while in the house; this kept me from reacting, but was clearly not a lifestyle choice I wanted to maintain indefinitely.

As I investigated all my options, several people suggested air purifiers, and I stumbled across the Modern Alchemy Air Purifier site online. The site was detailed and informative, and Robert was friendly, knowledgeable, and really helpful when I called. He came in person to take an air particle reading and examine our situation, and he recommended purifiers based on what we needed (and not on what was most expensive); we really felt as though he were trying to help us get the right product.

We invested in two purifiers (the Austin Air HealthMate and the Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr.), the large one for the living room and the small one for my bedroom. It’s now two months later, and I have been dust-mask free the whole time! Kleenex usage has been drastically reduced, and I don’t even feel stuffy-nosed most of the time

I like how straightforward the HealthMate units are; you just plug them in, turn them on, and let them go. The outside gets vacuumed/wiped down when we do our regular cleaning, and I have the peace of mind of knowing that the filter only needs to be changed approximately once every five years (for which Modern Alchemy will send me a reminder e-mail, so I don’t even have to remember that!).

As an aside, the purifiers on their highest setting have also worked great as low-level white noise generators to filter out sounds that tended to keep me awake or wake me up at night. For times when we want quiet, on the lowest setting, we can barely even tell that the purifiers are on.

The house feels like a home now, and we’re delighted that we don’t have to pick between my living there and the cats living there. I feel a great deal healthier and much happier, and I would recommend Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers and their line of purifiers to anyone who’s in a similar situation.”
E. Dowden, Ottawa, ON

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