Austin Air Healthmate Plus Air Purifier
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Austin Air HealthMate Plus Air Purifier (VOC, Formaldehyde & Chemical Filtration)
at 0.3 microns
iodide & zeolite
coverage
(66 dB on high)
The Austin Air HealthMate Plus takes the everyday HealthMate and builds it around chemical and gas control. Its 4-stage system pairs genuine medical-grade True HEPA with a deep bed of potassium-iodide impregnated carbon, a blend Austin Air formulates specifically for the gases plain carbon holds less well: VOCs, formaldehyde, benzene, and other chemical fumes. So you get the same particle and allergen filtration as the standard HealthMate, plus real protection against what you smell but can't always see.
It's the unit to reach for after a renovation, new flooring, or new furniture, when wildfire smoke works its way indoors, or if you have chemical sensitivities and react to fragrances and off-gassing. Want lighter, everyday odor and particle control instead, or a fifth military-grade filtration stage? The HealthMate and Bedroom Machine are compared below.
How the HealthMate Plus Compares: HealthMate vs HealthMate Plus vs Bedroom Machine
All three share the same all-steel body, the same 60 sq ft of True Medical HEPA, and the same 5-year warranty. They separate on how much chemical and gas filtration they add on top. The HealthMate is the everyday all-rounder. The HealthMate Plus loads in potassium-iodide impregnated carbon for VOCs and formaldehyde. The Bedroom Machine adds a fifth stage, a military-grade HEGA carbon cloth, for the most comprehensive coverage.
| HealthMate | HealthMate Plus THIS MODEL |
Bedroom Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday all-round air quality | VOCs, formaldehyde & smoke | Comprehensive filtration & sleep |
| Filtration | 4-stage | 4-stage | 5-stage |
| Particle filter | True Medical HEPA (99.97%) | True Medical HEPA (99.97%) | True Medical HEPA (99.97%) |
| Carbon & chemical control | 15 lb carbon + zeolite | 15 lb + potassium iodide carbon | 15 lb + military-grade HEGA cloth |
| Coverage | Up to 1,500 sq ft | Up to 1,500 sq ft | Up to 1,500 sq ft |
| Noise on low | Under 50 dB | Under 50 dB | Under 50 dB |
| Warranty | 5yr mech / 5yr filter | 5yr mech / 5yr filter | 5yr mech / 5yr filter |
| Price from | $844.99 | $894.99 | $994.99 |
Choose the HealthMate Plus when your main concern is chemicals and gases: formaldehyde, fresh paint, new flooring, VOCs, or wildfire smoke. Its potassium-iodide carbon is the reason to pick it over the standard model. The HealthMate makes sense if your air is mostly allergens, dust, and everyday odors, without the heavier chemical load. Prefer the Bedroom Machine when you want the most complete filtration Austin Air makes, with a fifth HEGA carbon-cloth stage layered on for chemicals, gases, and biological contaminants.
Filtering a smaller room or on a tighter budget? The HealthMate Plus Junior brings the same potassium-iodide chemical filtration to spaces up to about a single bedroom. Want Austin Air's top-tier unit for the highest-risk environments? Look at the Immunity Machine.
Coverage is an estimate based on air-change rate and 8-ft ceilings, and varies with layout, ceiling height, and how much you run the unit. Sound levels are approximate and vary by speed setting.
Is the Austin Air HealthMate Plus Right for You?
The HealthMate Plus is for homes where the air carries more than dust and pollen, where chemicals, fumes, and off-gassing are the real problem to solve.
It's an especially strong fit if you:
✔ Are dealing with chemical odors or off-gassing from renovations, new furniture, paint, or flooring
✔ Want serious VOC and formaldehyde control, not just particle removal
✔ Live somewhere touched by wildfire smoke or urban air pollution
✔ Have chemical sensitivities (MCS) or react to fragrances and low-level fumes
✔ Still want full allergy and asthma particle control in the same unit
Great fit for:
✔ Newly renovated or freshly furnished rooms up to 1,500 sq ft
✔ Bedrooms and living rooms where fumes and odors linger
✔ Homes near wildfire risk or heavy traffic and industry
✔ Chemically sensitive households that need gas and VOC filtration
✔ Homes with pets where dander and odor both build up
What the Austin Air HealthMate Plus Removes
Chemicals, Gases & Odors (Carbon + Potassium Iodide + Zeolite)
The Plus's Stage 3 does the chemical work: more than 780 cubic inches (up to 15 lb) of activated carbon blended with potassium-iodide impregnated carbon and zeolite. Plain carbon adsorbs gases, and the potassium iodide widens that reach into the lighter, harder-to-catch chemical molecules, which is why Austin Air builds this blend for chemical and VOC control:
- VOCs and formaldehyde, off-gassed from paint, flooring, cabinetry, and new furniture
- Benzene and chemical fumes, from building materials and household products
- Smoke odor, from wildfire smoke, tobacco, and cooking
- Everyday odors, from pets, cleaning products, and general household air
Particles & Allergens (True Medical HEPA)
Air also passes through a True Medical Grade HEPA filter with 60 sq ft of media, certified to capture 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns and 99% down to 0.1 microns. That lower 0.1-micron figure is what puts it ahead of a basic HEPA unit, since it reaches into the sub-micron range where viruses and bacteria live:
- Pollen and seasonal allergens, common triggers for allergy and asthma symptoms
- Dust and fine particles, caught by the two prefilters and the HEPA media
- Pet dander, the airborne skin flakes from cats and dogs
- Mold spores, captured before they settle and spread
- Smoke particles and sub-micron particles, including many airborne viruses and bacteria
Good to know: if your air is mostly allergens and everyday odors without much chemical load, the standard HealthMate covers that for less. For the most complete filtration Austin Air makes, the Bedroom Machine adds a fifth HEGA carbon-cloth stage on top.
Key Design Features
Potassium-Iodide Impregnated Carbon
The heart of the Plus. Treating the activated carbon with potassium iodide extends what it can grab, reaching chemical gases and lighter VOCs like formaldehyde that untreated carbon holds less reliably.
Sealed 4-Stage System
Two prefilters, the deep potassium-iodide carbon and zeolite bed, and medical-grade True HEPA sit in sequence, so each stage does its job before air reaches the next. Nothing bypasses the filters.
60 sq ft of True Medical HEPA
A large pleated HEPA area means slower air speed through the media, which lifts capture efficiency and stretches filter life.
360° All-Steel Intake
The unit pulls air from every side of its powder-coated steel housing, which improves circulation and keeps airflow up as the filter loads.
No Plastic Off-Gassing
The all-steel body avoids the plastic smell that cheaper purifiers can add to a room, which matters most for chemically sensitive users.
Simple 3-Speed Dial
One manual dial sets low, medium, or high. Run it low for quiet background cleaning at under 50 dB, or high to clear a room fast at about 66 dB.
Maintenance & Filter Life
Austin Air keeps ownership simple. Instead of juggling several filter schedules, the HealthMate Plus uses one integrated filter that you replace as a single unit:
- Filter life: up to 5 years under normal residential use
- Replacement: the entire filter assembly swaps in as one piece, no separate carbon, HEPA, and prefilter to track
- When to replace: when chemical smells or odors start to pass through, or airflow noticeably drops
- Routine care: vacuum the outer steel intake and wipe the housing now and then
The HealthMate Plus is designed to run continuously, which is the simplest way to keep air quality steady. It draws about 147 watts on high, and less on lower speeds. Homes with ongoing chemical exposure, active off-gassing, or high pollution may need to replace the filter sooner than 5 years.
Replacement HealthMate Plus filters are available right here at Pure Indoor Living, and a low-cost standard pre-filter keeps the main filter cleaner for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get the HealthMate, HealthMate Plus, or Bedroom Machine?
Start with what's in your air. The HealthMate Plus is the pick when chemicals and gases are the problem: formaldehyde, VOCs, fresh paint or flooring, and wildfire smoke, thanks to its potassium-iodide impregnated carbon. Choose the standard HealthMate if your air is mostly allergens, dust, and everyday odors without the heavier chemical load. The Bedroom Machine is the most complete option, adding a fifth military-grade HEGA carbon-cloth stage for chemicals, gases, and biological contaminants.
Is the HealthMate Plus a true HEPA air purifier?
Yes. The HealthMate Plus uses 60 sq ft of True Medical Grade HEPA, certified to remove 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns and 99% down to 0.1 microns. This is genuine medical-grade HEPA, not a "HEPA-type" or "HEPA-like" filter, so you get full allergy and fine-particle control on top of the chemical filtration.
Does the HealthMate Plus really remove VOCs and formaldehyde?
Yes, that's what it's built for. Stage 3 carries more than 780 cubic inches (up to 15 lb) of activated carbon blended with potassium-iodide impregnated carbon and zeolite. That combination is formulated to adsorb VOCs, formaldehyde, benzene, and chemical fumes from paint, flooring, furniture, and household products, along with smoke odor. It's the reason to choose the Plus over the standard HealthMate.
What does the potassium-iodide impregnated carbon actually do?
Potassium iodide is a compound that Austin Air bonds onto the activated carbon. Plain carbon traps a lot of gases by adsorption, but some lighter chemical molecules, like formaldehyde, slip past it. The potassium iodide gives those molecules something to react with and hold onto, so the filter catches a wider range of chemicals and VOCs than carbon alone. It's the single feature that separates the Plus from the standard HealthMate, and it's why the Plus is the one to choose for renovations, off-gassing, and chemical sensitivities.
Is it quiet enough to run in a bedroom?
Yes. On low the HealthMate Plus runs at under 50 dB, quiet enough for most people to sleep with it on, and many owners like the steady background sound. On high it's louder, about 66 dB, closer to normal conversation. If you want the most comprehensive Austin Air unit built specifically around sleep, the Bedroom Machine is designed for exactly that.
How often do I replace the filter, and what does it cost?
The HealthMate Plus filter lasts up to 5 years under normal home use, and it replaces as one complete assembly rather than several separate filters. Genuine replacement filters are available here at Pure Indoor Living, and adding a low-cost standard pre-filter helps the main filter last as long as possible. Ongoing chemical exposure or active off-gassing can shorten that lifespan.
Does the HealthMate Plus produce ozone?
No. The HealthMate Plus cleans air by mechanical filtration only: prefilters, carbon adsorption, and True HEPA. There's no ionizer and no ozone-generating process, which is what you want in a unit built for chemically sensitive users and continuous use.
Does it arrive assembled, and what's the warranty?
Yes. The HealthMate Plus ships as a single assembled unit on casters, ready to plug in and run. It's backed by Austin Air's 5-year mechanical warranty and a 5-year pro-rated filter warranty, which is one of the longest coverage terms in the category.
Is this a medical device?
No. The Austin Air HealthMate Plus is a residential and commercial air purifier for general indoor air quality. It's not a medical device and isn't intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
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Let Us Help You Find Your Perfect Austin Air Purifier
The right Austin Air unit usually comes down to two things: the size of your space, and whether your main concern is particles, chemicals, or both.
If you're weighing the HealthMate Plus against the standard HealthMate or the Bedroom Machine, tell us about your space and what you're trying to clear, and we'll point you to the right fit.