Austin Air HealthMate® Air Purifier

They’re the same size with the same 60 sq. ft. of HEPA. The HealthMate Plus adds potassium iodide-impregnated carbon for chemicals, VOCs and formaldehyde. For dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke and everyday odors, the HealthMate is the one most people need. If you’re chemically sensitive or dealing with new-construction or renovation smells, choose the Plus.

It’s the one we recommend for pet owners. Pet allergens come from proteins in skin flakes, saliva and urine that dry and become airborne. The HEPA captures the dander, and the carbon and zeolite adsorb pet odors instead of masking them the way a room spray does.

It’s the last of three steps. First find and fix the moisture, like a leak or a poorly ventilated bathroom or basement. Then clean the mold itself. We like steam from the VapAmore Primo because it works without bleach. Then run the HealthMate around the clock: its HEPA captures airborne spores before they settle, and its carbon takes care of musty odors.

It comes down to the room. The HealthMate has twice the HEPA and nearly three times the carbon of the Junior, so it’s the better fit for larger bedrooms, living rooms and open spaces. The Junior is made for nurseries, home offices and small bedrooms.

The Austin Air HealthMate Filter (FR400). Choose the white prefilter for a White or Sandstone unit and the black prefilter for a Black or Midnight Blue unit.

Austin Air designs its filters to last up to five years under normal home use. Each filter combines the pre-filters, carbon and mineral media and HEPA in one unit, so there’s nothing else to change in between. The Austin “it” is the exception: its optional VOC carbon wrap is designed to last about three months.

Austin Air gives every purifier a five-year mechanical warranty, which requires returning the warranty registration, and a five-year pro-rated warranty on the filter.

Yes. In a study published in Pediatrics in 2011, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital placed HealthMate purifiers in the bedrooms of children with asthma who were exposed to secondhand smoke. Those children had 18.5% fewer unscheduled asthma-related visits than children given a placebo unit. A Johns Hopkins study published in Indoor Air in 2014 found the HealthMate lowered nitrogen dioxide from gas stoves by 27% in the kitchen and 22% in the bedroom within a week.

No. Austin Air purifiers clean the air purely by filtration: pre-filters, carbon and mineral media, and HEPA. They don’t use ionizers or anything else that creates ozone.

Yes. Austin Air purifiers and replacement filters are FSA/HSA eligible. Depending on your plan, you can pay with your FSA or HSA card at checkout, or pay another way and submit your receipt for reimbursement. Some plans ask for a letter of medical necessity, so check with your plan administrator if you’re not sure.

Orders of $200 or more ship free within the lower 48 states. If you have any questions about your order, chat with us or call and we’ll help.

Start with what you most want to filter out. The HealthMate is the everyday choice for dust, pollen, pet dander and smoke. The HealthMate Plus adds potassium iodide-impregnated carbon for chemicals, VOCs and formaldehyde. The Bedroom Machine adds a HEGA carbon cloth, and the Immunity Machine combines every layer Austin makes. The Junior models suit smaller rooms. If you’re not sure, chat with us and we’ll help you choose.