Austin Air Allergy Machine Air Purifier

Great Air Cleaner
Reviewed by: Basil on 2008-10-16
After looking at many different websites and reviews on different air cleaners, I finally decided to go with the Austin Air Allergy Machine with HEGA filtration. I have to say that this is one of the best air cleaners I have ever owned.

I love the fact that it has very little maintenance required and the filters last longer than some other air cleaners that you have to change every 6 to 12 months. My wife and I both have allergies and now we don’t wake up congested and we can breathe much easier throughout the night. The unit is built very well and is sturdy and moves around on the carpet with casters with no problems. I also like the fact that on any speed that it pushes out quite a bit of air. I also have a laser particle counter and can see the difference that this machine makes after running this for a couple of hours in our bedroom.

Sylvane’s online ordering was very easy and my product was shipped out on the same day. I received it by UPS 3 day just as advertised on their website with free shipping. I even e-mailed customer support on a question that I had about the Austin Air and received a reply later that day. I also like the fact that if I had to return something that I will not be charged re-stocking fees like some other on-line retailers do. They are great to do business with and I will look forward to using them in the future.

Very Happy
Reviewed by: Brian on 2008-07-30
We recently got a miniature schnauzer and at the beginning of the summer when the pollen levels were extremely high, our little puppy would bring in all sorts of allergens from outside. There were a few weeks there where I thought we would have to find another home for our dog.
I looked for all sorts of different products to help control the allergens as well as the pet dander and some things I tried helped a little, but I still could not stop itching and sneezing. We tried allergy shampoos, dander reducing sprays, all types of allergy medicines, and keeping the puppy from playing in the yard. No matter what we tried, he would bring in enough allergens to drive me insane.
After all of these attempts to alleviate the problem, I couldn’t take it any more and started looking for an air purifier that would help. I had been looking for an air purifier for a long time, but I never pulled the trigger on it. I guess this was my tipping point.

I looked at many other air purifiers that had better features such as being quieter, having more settings, having an ionizer, sleeker design, and etc. but I ended up choosing the Austin Air due to a number of factors.
First off, the reviews I read about this air purifier were extremely positive. Also, the energy usage of this air purifier was pretty good for the amount of air it cleans per hour. It’s amazing how many times it cycles clean air into our living room.
My friend who is a naturopath also has the Austin Air purifier at home, so that weighed into my decision as well. Finally, it came down to maintenance. Having to replace a pre-filter every 3 months along with replacing the HEPA every year would have been a pain as well as an extremely pricey option. The fact that all I have to do go over the outside of the unit with a vacuum every month and replace the HEPA filter every 5 years is fantastic.

I have noticed a huge difference in the quality of air in our home. In fact I noticed the change right after I got the unit, as I was working from home that day. The amount of dust and dander in the house has also been significantly reduced, and we’re very pleased with the unit. My allergies are completely under control now. I’ll have to wait until the beginning of next summer to really put it to the test. It is a little noisier than other units that boast quieter systems, but it’s a dull noise that I can sleep to. I’m the type that can’t fall asleep with noises in the bedroom, so it’s great that it’s dull enough that I don’t notice it.