When it comes to air purifiers, the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is the top of the line. Our testing has revealed that it is powerful enough to clean a large room, quiet enough to sleep nearby, and designed to last for years. It is also affordable enough to be installed in multiple rooms. HEPA air purifiers, such as those from Coway and Airmega, are great for filtering out wildfire smoke from your home air.
We have tested these air purifiers in different environments over the years to assess their performance, durability, and user satisfaction. In areas with poor air quality, such as when your area is affected by a nearby wildfire, we recommend running air purifiers at a high temperature for one hour and then running them in a quiet environment or medium to create and maintain clean air in the home. We tested this method on the Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty and the Airmega 400 from Coway for three hours (one hour at high temperature), followed by two at medium temperature after burning 15 wooden matches to create a large initial load of fine smoke particles. The Honeywell InSight HPA5300B is a model for large spaces, but after measuring its electricity demand, we ruled it out. Compared to the Blueair Blue Pure 211+ that we chose for large spaces, the Honeywell consumes 33, 60, 94 and 117 watts at its four speeds (from low to turbo), respectively.
The Blue Pure 211+ reaches a maximum of 64 watts and is slightly more powerful in terms of clean air supply rate (CADR). When selecting an air purifier, we consider the type of filtration they offer and the particles they filter, the square meters they cover, and special features such as automatic mode configuration, remote control operation, and automatic air quality detection. It's also helpful if an air purifier has an activated carbon element to help eliminate odors. The Coway Mighty has PECO-HEPA Tri-Power filters which use photoelectrochemical oxidation (PECO) to absorb odors and remove indoor air pollutants at the molecular level. It can be connected to an app that will tell you how clean your air is and when to change the filter.
There is also a filter replacement light directly on the machine. The Germ Guardian purifier cannot detect air quality and users claim that it is not effective in larger rooms. While an air purifier alone doesn't offer perfect indoor air quality (IAQ), it can help alleviate the worst symptoms. An air purifier with a HEPA filter is an effective way to protect against pet dander that circulates throughout the house. In conclusion, our testing has shown that the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is the best choice for those looking for an air purifier that can handle large rooms and filter out wildfire smoke. It has PECO-HEPA Tri-Power filters which use photoelectrochemical oxidation (PECO) to absorb odors and remove indoor air pollutants at the molecular level.
It also has an app connection so you can monitor your air quality and know when it's time to change your filter. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking for an effective way to protect against pet dander that circulates throughout their home.
