Air filters with a HEPA filter

An Insider’s Guide
to Buying Air Filters
in China
January 2014
PureLiving China
Why
buy
an
air
filter?
Why buy an air filter?
Using an air filter to remove pollutants from
indoor air is a practical solution to safeguard
the health of you and your family
What is Particulate Matter
(PM2.5)?
Sources: vehicle exhaust, coal burning, industrial emissions, construction, dust
buildup in school (no vacuum)
Health impact: Respiratory disease and infection, triggers asthma attacks.
Contributes to heart attacks and strokes, diabetes, and even obesity
These Are Very, Very Small…
Even though you don’t see or smell it,
PM2.5 damages your lungs
Indoor air pollutants:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
What: Class of organic chemicals slowly emitted from manufactured materials
Sources: Extremely common in building materials: particle board, glues, paints
Health impact: Causes headaches, rashes, nausea, vomiting, nose bleeding, or
eye, nose, or throat irritation. Linked to nasal cancer
Our Experience
• Around 80% of the buildings we’ve tested have
elevated levels of formaldehyde, volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), radon, particulates or other indoor
air pollutants
• On average, the level of particulates in China’s outdoor
air is 3-6x what the US EPA considers healthy
• Our personal and professional experience has shown
us which air filters are the most effective at controlling
different pollutants in different situations
• Each building is unique and there are many factors that
determine which system is the perfect fit for you
• Without considering your own situation, you may pay
too much for a system that is overkill or get something
that does not solve the problems you have
Yes, filters really work.
Note: Test conducted with a Blueair 303 in a 22m2 closed bedroom
Choosing an air filtration
system
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What do you need to remove from your air?
Coverage
Size and appearance
Energy consumption
Noise
Maintenance
Warranty/post sales support
Cost
Comparison of Units
IQ Air
Austin
Healthmate Jr
Austin
Healthmate
BlueAir
Origin
Switzerland
US
US
Sweden
Pollutants
Targeted
-particulates
-chemicals
-particulates
-chemicals
-particulates
-chemicals
-particulates
-chemicals
Maximum
Coverage
75m2
45m2
70m2
203: 20m2 , 403:
34m2 503: 56m2
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On high: 105W
On high: 135W
On high: 50-120W
Energy
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Consumption On high: 215W
Quiet
operation
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40-71dB
32-50dB
34-55dB
27-51dB (503)
Annual Filter
Cost (rmb)
~4000
800
1200
800 (203)
1600 (503/603)
Warranty
5 years
5 years
5 years
5 yrs (3 yrs for 203)
+ 1 yr free ext warr
Discounted
Price (rmb)
~ 15000 (HP 250) 5988 list
(ask us about
~19000 (Gas
discount pricing)
Control)
11980 (Model 603)
(ask us about discount 6860 (Model 503)
5650 (Model 403)
pricing)
3590 (Model 203)
11688 list
IQ Air
• The Rolls Royce of
home air filters
• Best solution for
people who are
sensitive or for high
gas levels
• May be overkill for
small rooms or
average health
• Covers up to 75m2
Austin Air Healthmate Jr
• Powder-coated steel
construction is extremely
durable
• 6.5 lbs of carbon/zeolite
reduce chemicals and odors
• 30 sq ft of medical grade
HEPA filter
• Perfect for rooms from 2045m2
• Set of filters lasts for 2-3
years, so lowest maintenance
costs in class
Austin Air Healthmate
• Powder-coated steel
construction is extremely
durable
• 15 lbs of carbon/zeolite
reduces chemicals and odors
• 60 sq ft of medical grade
HEPA filter
• Perfect for larger rooms from
40-70m2
• Set of filters lasts for 2-3
years, so lowest maintenance
costs in class
Blue Air
• Solid, simple and
effective
• Includes carbon/HEPA
filter, between 2-10 lbs
• Good value for money
• Attractive design
• Extremely quiet
• Wide range of sizing –
from 20-65m2
• 5 year warranty (plus 1
year free extension if
purchased through us)
Additional Considerations
• Emplace one filter per room – doesn’t work well
around corners.
• Prioritizing on a budget: bedrooms, then
living/dining room, then study
• Home owners may also consider custom filters
for their central aircon system, which may be
more price effective if size is more than 500m2
• Maintenance: replace filters every 6 months
(except for Austin, which last 2-3 yrs). Filters cost
bet 400-800rmb depending on model
• Filters can be operated 24/7 in the home
Leasing
• Here on a short stint or contract? Not ready to
commit? Prefer to expense rather than
purchase?
• We lease Blueair (403 or larger)
• All units are new or near-new and include
delivery, testing, all maintenance and
automatic replacement filters
• Rental periods of 3 months – 2 years
• Monthly lease costs for Blueair 403 start at
400rmb and 500rmb for 503 (2 year plan)
The PureLiving Advantage
• We are indoor environmental advisors – we diagnose
before recommending a solution
• We recommend the right product for your needs, even if it
is not a filter
• We have personally and professionally tested and used
every product we sell
• We negotiate discounts with our suppliers and share the
discount with you
• We will remind you when your unit is due for maintenance
and provide a tip sheet on getting the most out of your
filter
• Exclusive special: free extended warranty by (1) year
(Blueair) and 20% off replacement filters for life (Austin)
More Information
If you still have unanswered questions about indoor
environmental quality, feel free to ask your
PureLiving consultant for more advice.
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