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What is the true cost of plastic store bought HEPA machines? Around $800-$1000 over 5 years. Why? Expensive and frequent HEPA filter changes and higher electricity requirements. It's always a good idea to check the electricity usage requirements of any appliance before making a purchase. (How to figure out the cost of electricity) Energy efficiency in an appliance is a sign of quality construction. Same goes with HEPA filters. Our larger HEPA machines have 60-100 sq. ft of true HEPA media and several pre filter stages that translate into 3-5 years between changes. The cheaper brands have 5-10 sq. ft of HEPA media and porous pre-filters and need to be changed ever 3-12 months.

Brand - Model	Hamilton Beach UV 04161	Honeywell Enviracaire 50250	Whirlpool AP450	Hunter Quiet Flo 401	Austin Air HEGA Jr	IQ Air Pro Plus
Coverage	200 sq ft	300 sq ft	450 sq ft	316 sq ft	325 sq. ft	450 sq ft
Retail Price	$139.99	$179.00	$189.99	$194.95	$299.99	$795
CFM	140	200	300	218	200	260
Material	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Steel	Plastic
Pre-filter	$25 yr	$34 yr	$25 yr	$50 yr	$17 for 5 yrs (vacuum)	$100 yr
Carbon	NO	N0	NO	Patented HEGA filter	18lbs $129 3 yrs	$90 - 10 months
HEPA filter	$42.95 yr	$89.95 yr	$69.99 yr	$74.95 yr	$134.99 5yrs	$190 -17 months
Watts on high	144	170	120	210	80	215
AC/DC to run 1 yr 12 hr day	$47.30	$55.85	$39.42 yr	$68.98	$26.28	$70.62
Warranty	1 yr	5 yrs	1 yr	5 yrs	5yr incl filters)	5 yr
Yearly Cost:	$145.00	$180.00	$134.42	$193.93	$56.67	$330
Operate 2 years	$290.00	$360.00	$268.84	$387.86	$113.35	$660
Operate 5 years	$725.00	$900.00	$672.10	$969.65	$283.35	$1600.00
Comments	Expensive over a 5 year period.	Expensive over a 5 year period.	Expensive over a 5 year period.	Expensive over a 5 year period.	Only 26 dbs on low. 360 air intake. Filters are guaranteed to last 5 years. Great for bedrooms	Great at removing dust, but filters pricey. Our Airpura I-600 cost only $600 over 5 years run 24/7, a better value.

Replacement HEPA Filter Costs