- True HEPA Filter captures 99.97% of dust and allergens as small as .3 microns such as household dust, pet dander, mold spores and plant pollens. Charcoal filter reduces common odors from pets, smoking and cooking.
- UV-C light technology works with Titanium Dioxide to eliminate airborne bacteria, viruses, germs and mold spores.
- 22 inch 3 speed tower is best used for medium sized rooms and CADR rated 100+
- IMPORTANT: Use GENUINE Guardian Technologies replacement parts to maintain product performance and warranty. Only one single filter needs to be replaced every 6-8 months depending on the use of the product; Replacement filter is filter B - Model FLT4825 (ASIN B0055521W0) . To lengthen the life of your filter, a 4 pack of the carbon filters is also available - Model FLT22CB4 (ASIN B017ANUVC6). Voltage: 120V 60Hz
- Safety certified by Intertek which is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. Units are constantly life tested to insure the product meets the performance and durability expectations of the consumer.
germguardian AC4825 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System with True Hepa, UV-C Power and Odor Reduction
Ideal for Medium Size Rooms
Multiple Levels of Cleaning
GermGuardian AC4825, 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System with True HEPA, UV-C and Odor Reduction stands at 22-inches and has multiple levels of cleaning to capture allergens, kill airborne viruses and bacteria, and destroy mold and odors. It is ideal to use in medium-size rooms and is CADR rated 100+.
How it Works
First, a pre-filter and a charcoal filter combine to capture large particles like dust and lint, as well as destroy common household odors. Then, a True HEPA filter captures 99.97 percent of airborne particles, as small as . 3 microns in size, such as dust mites, debris, mold spores, plant pollens, and pet dander. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Allergy & Immunology, doctors recommend HEPA air filtration systems to reduce exposure to indoor asthma triggers. Finally, UV-C light technology works to help kill airborne viruses and bacteria while Titanium Dioxide is activated by the UV-C light to decompose odor molecules caused by smoking, cooking, and pets.
By Toddler Teacher
My toddler and I both have severe allergies and asthma. To the point that over the past month we have both been having major issues with the pollen and smog in the air, even with being home most of the time! I ordered this one after doing A LOT of research, and I decided this was the best for the money. With a true HEPA filter that you replace once a year (opposed to once a month) it would save money in the long run. I chose this one for the den in our house and over the coming weeks we will be getting smaller ones for the bed rooms.
This review for right now is 24 hours in to having it on in the house, and later I will come back and add to it.
Set up was easy straight out of the box, and I put it out of traffic areas in the house. I was worried with where I put it there would be trouble for good air circulation, but it is doing great! In fact with it on high I noticed a tag on the other side of the room (directly across) was moving on one of the toys yesterday as I was cleaning. Then I cooked fish last night (our den has an open doorway to the kitchen), and I couldnt even smell it cooking!! I decided to test it this morning, and sat on the couch painting my nails. Even using nail polish remover I couldnt smell it!!! (which astounds me b/c I hate doing my nails simple b/c of the toxic fumes!!) As far as noise, its not that bad. On high, with the tv and with kids running around it is a little white noise and thats it. I sleep with the bed room doors open, and having a tower computer on in the den annoyed me, however on medium I couldn't even hear it in the den! It also moves a lot of air b/c even when the ac isnt blowing air, it feels like it is b/c of this tower! I am super excited at the thought of having better air quality in the house so we dont have as many issues, and I know it will take probably a good month for me to be able to judge that (and trust me I keep up with our flair ups b/c my son sees a specialist so I can tell you if it will make a difference or not). I also liked the UV light, since we have kids over to play all the time it makes perfect sense to have it to.
Also anyone that has lung issues, make sure to avoid any purifier that has the ion part (where you turn it on for a fresh smell) it actually causes lung problems (if you have underlying problems). Oh and check out the reviews on walmart . com for this purifier, it has hundreds of reviews and most are five star (which is one of the reasons I went with this model even though not everyone loved it on here).
Check back in August and I will add an update =)
****************************UPDATE****************************** 12/2/2012
Hi ALL! Sorry took me so long to come back and update =) Fortunately if you see below I did give a heads up three weeks in we still loved it. This unit is holding up well, and really does a good job! Since buying it (I guess going on six months ago now --WOW THAT WENT FAST!!) it helped with our asthma and allergies. Within the first month I stopped waking up with a stuffy nose, and it was taking particles out of the air so I wasn't seeing as much dust. I still would love to have them in each room, but that is on the back burner. Make sure you have enough for the sq footage of your room. We have since moved to a larger place, that has more sq footage in the den, and also two open doorways leading to other rooms. As such, this unit is doing really well for how much air it has availability to; when I should honestly probably should have one more in here. It isn't too loud, and I love the uv light. Within the first month of us having it we were exposed to someone (a visitor) that wound up having pneumonia. With the fact we have a higher risk of catching lung illnesses, I was really nervous. I think a big contributor to not catching it is because we had this unit running on high with the uv light. I highly recommend this unit, and I hope it helps! =)
***********************************Update 6/26/13
We just about hit the year mark! Still working great and going strong! Make sure you wipe down (inside and out) once a month (as the book says). Still going strong, and working well! =) Buy this one, and you wont regret it!
***********************************Update 11/13/13
Unit is still working great! We added a second one earlier this year, and pleased with both! =)
***********************************Update 06/29/14
Both units are still going strong with no issues. Still helping with our asthma and allergies.
This review for right now is 24 hours in to having it on in the house, and later I will come back and add to it.
Set up was easy straight out of the box, and I put it out of traffic areas in the house. I was worried with where I put it there would be trouble for good air circulation, but it is doing great! In fact with it on high I noticed a tag on the other side of the room (directly across) was moving on one of the toys yesterday as I was cleaning. Then I cooked fish last night (our den has an open doorway to the kitchen), and I couldnt even smell it cooking!! I decided to test it this morning, and sat on the couch painting my nails. Even using nail polish remover I couldnt smell it!!! (which astounds me b/c I hate doing my nails simple b/c of the toxic fumes!!) As far as noise, its not that bad. On high, with the tv and with kids running around it is a little white noise and thats it. I sleep with the bed room doors open, and having a tower computer on in the den annoyed me, however on medium I couldn't even hear it in the den! It also moves a lot of air b/c even when the ac isnt blowing air, it feels like it is b/c of this tower! I am super excited at the thought of having better air quality in the house so we dont have as many issues, and I know it will take probably a good month for me to be able to judge that (and trust me I keep up with our flair ups b/c my son sees a specialist so I can tell you if it will make a difference or not). I also liked the UV light, since we have kids over to play all the time it makes perfect sense to have it to.
Also anyone that has lung issues, make sure to avoid any purifier that has the ion part (where you turn it on for a fresh smell) it actually causes lung problems (if you have underlying problems). Oh and check out the reviews on walmart . com for this purifier, it has hundreds of reviews and most are five star (which is one of the reasons I went with this model even though not everyone loved it on here).
Check back in August and I will add an update =)
****************************UPDATE****************************** 12/2/2012
Hi ALL! Sorry took me so long to come back and update =) Fortunately if you see below I did give a heads up three weeks in we still loved it. This unit is holding up well, and really does a good job! Since buying it (I guess going on six months ago now --WOW THAT WENT FAST!!) it helped with our asthma and allergies. Within the first month I stopped waking up with a stuffy nose, and it was taking particles out of the air so I wasn't seeing as much dust. I still would love to have them in each room, but that is on the back burner. Make sure you have enough for the sq footage of your room. We have since moved to a larger place, that has more sq footage in the den, and also two open doorways leading to other rooms. As such, this unit is doing really well for how much air it has availability to; when I should honestly probably should have one more in here. It isn't too loud, and I love the uv light. Within the first month of us having it we were exposed to someone (a visitor) that wound up having pneumonia. With the fact we have a higher risk of catching lung illnesses, I was really nervous. I think a big contributor to not catching it is because we had this unit running on high with the uv light. I highly recommend this unit, and I hope it helps! =)
***********************************Update 6/26/13
We just about hit the year mark! Still working great and going strong! Make sure you wipe down (inside and out) once a month (as the book says). Still going strong, and working well! =) Buy this one, and you wont regret it!
***********************************Update 11/13/13
Unit is still working great! We added a second one earlier this year, and pleased with both! =)
***********************************Update 06/29/14
Both units are still going strong with no issues. Still helping with our asthma and allergies.
By Alex Walker
So I do love the GermGuardian it works extremely well, and as a long time allergy sufferer it has been a godsend. Honestly though the Filters are extortion which led me to find a very inexpensive alternative to their insanely priced filters. You simply purchase a 14 x 24 X 1 allergen grade home air filter (pictured), and cut it down to fit the unit. This makes about 3 to 4 filters that work just as well and possibly better if you get really high quality filters. I attached a couple pictures, one shows the type of filter and the other is a cut down filter after three months of use (it used to be pure white). The home filter cost me $20, and after cutting it up into 3 pieces each filter for the guardian really only cost me around $7. I attached a link to the Filtrete brand filter which is $32 for a 2 pack which is even cheaper than the Honeywell one I got from Home Depot. Anyway don't be fooled and don't over pay. Filtrete Healthy Living Ultra Allergen Reduction Filter, MPR 1500, 12 x 24 x 1-Inches, 2-Pack
By Kate W
I purchased this about 4 months ago, and I have to say, it has changed my life! I have two large dogs and allergies. Though my dogs don't shed much, they still have dander and they used to send me into middle of the night asthmatic fits. I wasn't sleeping a full night through without a double dose of allergy medicine and an inhaler (and even then it was iffy)...Until I got the GermGuardian. Upon first use there was a little of that "new plastic smell," but it went away after about 36 hours of continuously running it. The first night I used it, I took my allergy medicine, but did not have to use the inhaler. Did not wake up once! The second week after using it, I noticed that there was less dust in our bedroom, and I had been able to take my allergy medicine less and less (now maybe once a week if that). In fact, I haven't touched my inhaler in over two months!
I am going to buy a second (larger unit) for our upstairs living area. I take the smaller one upstairs while I'm cooking if I am making something that is really smelly (like fried fish or bacon) and run it while I cook. It really helps to minimize the amount of lingering odors. It would be nice to not have to move it around all the time!
The best part though...In this yucky cold and flu season, I am pretty sure the GermGuardian kept me from getting full-blown sick! I started to feel a sore throat and stuffy, but it never broke out into a full cold.
I have recommended this item to four people who ordered it, and all of them said that they are noticing a huge difference in the air quality in their home.
***ONE THING TO NOTE*** You have to rinse the thinner filter off about every two weeks (and be careful, it can tear easily). I don't recommend vacuuming it (I tore it up, and it didn't seem to get all the crud out). I usually just rinse it out in the tub with cool water and let it air dry for about 5-10 minutes. It will help prolong the Hepa filter in it.
I am going to buy a second (larger unit) for our upstairs living area. I take the smaller one upstairs while I'm cooking if I am making something that is really smelly (like fried fish or bacon) and run it while I cook. It really helps to minimize the amount of lingering odors. It would be nice to not have to move it around all the time!
The best part though...In this yucky cold and flu season, I am pretty sure the GermGuardian kept me from getting full-blown sick! I started to feel a sore throat and stuffy, but it never broke out into a full cold.
I have recommended this item to four people who ordered it, and all of them said that they are noticing a huge difference in the air quality in their home.
***ONE THING TO NOTE*** You have to rinse the thinner filter off about every two weeks (and be careful, it can tear easily). I don't recommend vacuuming it (I tore it up, and it didn't seem to get all the crud out). I usually just rinse it out in the tub with cool water and let it air dry for about 5-10 minutes. It will help prolong the Hepa filter in it.
By Ashlei
I just moved into an apartment in Houston and there is construction going on in the building next door. I also have 2 schnauzers living with me so you can imagine how quickly the dust and allergens accumulate!
I decided to buy this product because of all the great reviews on it. I was hesitant at first because of the price but eventually I got it and I'm so glad I did!
In just one hour I noticed a huge difference in the air. I can actually breathe again without getting that burning, dusty feeling in my nose. (Yes my apartment was that bad) The product also is made very well. Small, quiet, and very simple to use.
I highly recommend buying this product. It's worked wonders!
I decided to buy this product because of all the great reviews on it. I was hesitant at first because of the price but eventually I got it and I'm so glad I did!
In just one hour I noticed a huge difference in the air. I can actually breathe again without getting that burning, dusty feeling in my nose. (Yes my apartment was that bad) The product also is made very well. Small, quiet, and very simple to use.
I highly recommend buying this product. It's worked wonders!
By fiveunderfive
UPDATE: look at how much dust is on here after I vacuumed off a small strip. I cannot say enough good things about this. My kids' attendance levels have improved greatly since we have this.
5 kids, 2 adults, 2 guinea pigs, and a golden retriever in a 3 bedroom ranch. No matter what I do, it smells unpleasant in my home. This has done WONDERS for the quality of air, I'm disgusted at the amount of dust it has gathered in such a small time. I'm going to buy a 2nd one when I can afford it. You won't regret this!!
5 kids, 2 adults, 2 guinea pigs, and a golden retriever in a 3 bedroom ranch. No matter what I do, it smells unpleasant in my home. This has done WONDERS for the quality of air, I'm disgusted at the amount of dust it has gathered in such a small time. I'm going to buy a 2nd one when I can afford it. You won't regret this!!
By Cale O.
This futuristic droid blasts junk out of the air so allergy sufferers can sleep easy. The alien visor is a bit bright and may strike fear into any Luddite but I find it comforting to know that the blue light means doing its job. I feel like it has done a good job so far - I haven't done any air tests to verify this, but sometimes you just gotta buy a big black placebo machine to keep you from sneezing psychosomatically.
By MIA
Clears bathroom smells like a champ!!! Tip, buy activated carbon filter, place it behind the machine's stock filter for extra odor removal capacity and to extend the life of the HEPA filter.
By Amy lee
I am a film and lighting technician, meaning i deal with fog machines a lot. I set this up and in seconds it cleared the room and I was ready for our next set of shots. Im glad I got this for my house and will be happier to see how long it lasts dealing with the daily beating of cigar smoke, cigarette smoke, stage fog, and dry ice fog I will put it through. I will comment further if it has any troubles.
Update: (30 days since purchase) I could not be happier. I have added pictures of the old and new filter. Gross was all I could say. Im glad Im not breathing that in.
Update: (30 days since purchase) I could not be happier. I have added pictures of the old and new filter. Gross was all I could say. Im glad Im not breathing that in.
By DM
I decided to get this GermGuardian Air Purifier after my fiancé complained his sinuses were always clogged and I thought the room seemed very stuffy. After a lot of research and relying also heavily on reviews and the price, I decided to spring for this and I'm so glad I did! My fiancé cleans the back of the tower where the filter is with a vacuum and I find that this has prolonged the life of our filter by a lot, especially since the filters are so expensive. As soon as you open the back, the purifier stops working, and then when you put the back back on, it starts up again immediately so none of that dust gets in your face and you do not even have to turn it off to clean it. I also swear that it makes the room less stuffy and humid. Our bedroom used to be super humid and we were beginning to get mold spores, but this seems to have halted all of that. I also like that it has the UV light because I have not gotten sick as much as I used to and to prevent the spread of germs when one of us is sick, we face it towards us and turn it on even when we are sleeping. It's been 4 months since I purchased this and I have had no problems with it at all. I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and I think it is the best one hundred dollars I have ever spent on anything in my life to improve the quality of my life!
By Dan McIntyre
Well, I was very skeptical about trying one of these, even after reading the reviews, but out of desperation , I ordered one. My wife and I have both battled allergies for a long time and it seemed to be getting worse every day. I would wake each morning with a stuffed up head and a terrible headache from all the pressure. It would take several hours after waking to get my head cleared up enough to function. I was taking Allegra D on a regular basis. We have two small schnauzers that live with us and sleep in our bedroom at night. I was also suspecting some mold allergens also might be present in our home/bedroom! When our Germ Guardian arrived , we sat it up in our living area and ran it until bedtime and it seemed to really improve the air quality. That night we ran it in our bedroom and for the first time in months, I slept so good because I was able to breath through both sides of my nose all night and woke up with a clear head and no headache! Praise God! We have had the purifier for several days now and we are thrilled with the way it has removed the allergens from the air in our home. Thank you Amazon!
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