Overall Score 6.3
The GermGuardian AC4825E Air Purifier is a budget-friendly and effective air purifier suitable for medium to large rooms, having a True HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of airborne particles, including allergens.
The Germ Guardian AC4825 offers 3 fan speeds, low, medium, and high to adjust noise and cleaning power levels. Its optional UV-C light reduces bacteria and viruses, while the activated carbon filter reduces household odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by paints.
It also has a replacement filter indicator that notifies you when it's time to change the filters, a quick change keeps the purifier in optimal performance, however, it lacks Wi-Fi connectivity for app controls and is noisy at high fan speeds.
HEPA filters are a type of air filter intended to filter particles from the air. These filters are commonly used in air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, and other filtration systems and GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E uses these filters in its air purification process Activated carbon filters are another common component found in many air purifiers such as the GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E. These filters are designed to adsorb various gases, odors, and chemical contaminants from the air.
The term activated refers to the treatment of carbon with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms, this creates a highly porous structure. This porous nature gives activated carbon a larger surface area, giving it more efficiency to trap and remove a wide range of airborne pollutants. Ultraviolet-C light, is germicidal, meaning it has the ability to inactivate or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and even mold.
GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E utilizes this technology during its air purification process. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E CADR is 99 smoke, 118 dust and 125 pollen, when considering an air purifier, it's important to choose one with a CADR that is the size of the space you intend to use it in. The Air Changes Per Hour (ACH) is a measure of how many rounds an air purifier can clean the entire volume of air in a space in just one hour, GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E's value of ACH is 5.
The coverage area of an air purifier refers to the maximum size of the space for which the purifier is would effectively provide air purification. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E covers 743 Square Feet. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E comes with 3 fan speeds, many air purifiers come equipped with adjustable fan speeds allowing you to adjust the intensity of the air purification process.
Adjustable fan speeds provide flexibility in terms of sound level, energy usage, and the speed at which air is circulated through the purifier. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has 61.2, 54.8, and 44.2 dB, the decibel (dB) rating of an air purifier refers to the level of noise it makes during operation. It's an important consideration, especially if you plan to place it in a bedroom, or any space where noise levels can impact comfort.
Filter replacement of the GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E is easy, the ease of filter replacement is a key practical note when selecting an air purifier. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E is designed for easy cleaning, air purifiers that have designs that offer easy cleaning are better for keeping up optimal performance and ensuring a better indoor environment. The GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E is Energy Star certified, this program aims to make known energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by identifying and promoting products that meet certain energy performance.
GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E consumes 55W, the energy consumption of an air purifier means the amount of electrical energy the unit uses in operation. The GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has an Ozone-free operation, this means its ability to function without producing ozone as a byproduct. The GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E's dimensions are 6.75 x 10.25 x 21.5 inches, size and form factor of an air purifier are key considerations which impact where and how the air purifier can be used.
GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E is in black and white colors, the color and finish of an air purifier is an important point for some users, especially if the device is to be placed in a visible area of the office. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has a display panel, the display panel on an air purifier shows info about the air purifier's current state, settings, and sometimes real-time air quality data. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has Indicator lights, these serve several uses and provide you key information on the purifier's state and performance.
GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has an allergen-specific filtration feature, air purifiers often use different types of filters targeting specific allergens in the air using the supported filtration technologies. If you're looking for an air purifier to address smoke and related particles, GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E could be what you are seeking for. Smoke particles is challenging to filter totally due to their small particle size.
GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has an odor elimination feature, which means it's good at addressing unwanted smells in indoor rooms. GermGuardian Air Purifier AC4825E has a manufacturer's warranty of 5 years, this is an important aspect to consider when buying an air purifier, since it gives protection and assurance concerning the purifier's performance and durability. The availability of customer support is an important factor to keep in mind when buying an air purifier.
This can indicate the level of support you can expect after the purchase.