AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 HDS Smoke Eater Air Purifier
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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 HDS Smoke Eater Air Purifier (Serious Smoke Filtration for a Single Room)
airflow
(3.5" deep bed)
at 0.1 microns
The AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 HDS is the Smoke Eater built for everyday serious smoke exposure in a single room. It pairs a tar-trapping pre-filter, made specifically for the sticky residue smoke leaves behind, with a deep 3.5-inch activated carbon bed and a Super HEPA filter.
That stack targets tobacco and cigar smoke, wood smoke from a stove or fireplace, wildfire smoke drifting indoors, and the smoke odor and tar that linger in a room long after the visible haze is gone. It's the entry point into AllerAir's smoke-specific Pro 5 units, sized for a bedroom, living room, or den.
How the Pro 5 HDS Compares: Pro 5 HDS vs Pro 5 Ultra S
Both are purpose-built smoke units with a tar-trapping pre-filter and a fixed carbon set, not a choice between Exec and Vocarb. They separate on carbon depth. The Pro 5 HDS carries a 3.5" bed for serious, regular smoke exposure. The Pro 5 Ultra S carries a full 5" bed, the deepest smoke configuration AllerAir builds into the Pro 5 chassis, for the heaviest and most persistent smoke problems.
| Pro 5 HDS THIS MODEL |
Pro 5 Ultra S | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Serious, regular smoke exposure | The heaviest, most persistent smoke problems |
| Carbon filter | 3.5" bed, 21-23 lb | 5" bed, 26-27 lb |
| Tar-trapping pre-filter | Yes | Yes |
| Particle filter | Super HEPA (99.99% at 0.1 micron) | Super HEPA (99.99% at 0.1 micron) |
| Airflow | 400 CFM | 400 CFM |
| Coverage | 1,500 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft |
| Sound level (low) | 39 dB | 39 dB |
| Warranty | 5yr labor / 10yr parts | 5yr labor / 10yr parts |
| Price from | $722.98 | $892.98 |
Choose the Pro 5 HDS when smoke exposure is real and regular but not the worst case, since it costs less for the same tar-trapping pre-filter, Super HEPA, and airflow. The Pro 5 Ultra S is worth the extra spend when smoke is a daily, heavy problem and you want the deepest carbon bed AllerAir puts in a smoke-specific Pro 5 unit.
Smoke isn't your main concern and you'd rather choose your own carbon blend? The Pro 5 HD uses the same 3.5" carbon depth with a choice of Exec or Vocarb, at the same starting price, but without the tar-trap pre-filter. Need the same smoke protection for a larger room? Look at the Pro 6 HDS and its 560 CFM airflow.
Coverage is based on 8-ft ceilings and AllerAir's recommended two air changes per hour. AllerAir sizes its units by room volume, so contact us if you want help matching a unit to your space. Sound levels vary by fan speed.
Is the AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 HDS Right for You?
The Pro 5 HDS is for homes, apartments, and shared spaces where smoke is a recurring problem and a general-purpose purifier keeps falling behind.
It's an especially strong fit if you:
✔Deal with tobacco or cigar smoke regularly, in your own space or drifting in from neighbors
✔Burn a wood stove or fireplace and want to keep smoke odor and tar from building up indoors
✔Live in a wildfire-prone region and need real indoor protection during smoke season
✔Want both heavy carbon filtration and fine-particle capture in one single-room unit
✔Need a smoke unit for a bedroom, living room, or den rather than a whole floor
Great fit for:
✔Bedrooms, living rooms, and dens up to 1,500 sq ft
✔Apartments where secondhand smoke travels in from neighboring units
✔Homes with a wood-burning stove or fireplace
✔Cigar rooms and shared common areas
✔Wildfire regions during smoke season
What the AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 HDS Removes
Particles & Allergens (Super HEPA)
Air passes through a Super HEPA filter certified to capture 99.99% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns:
- Fine smoke particles, including the smallest particulate from tobacco, wood, and wildfire smoke
- Pollen and seasonal allergens, common triggers for allergy and asthma
- Pet dander, the airborne skin flakes from cats and dogs
- Mold spores, captured before they settle and spread
- Ultrafine particles in the 0.1 to 0.3 micron range
Smoke, Tar & Odors (Tar-Trap + Activated Carbon)
Before air reaches the HEPA, it passes through a tar-trapping pre-filter and a 3.5-inch bed holding 21 to 23 pounds of activated carbon:
- Tar particles, the sticky residue smoke leaves behind, caught before it reaches the main filters
- Smoke odor from tobacco, cigars, wood smoke, and wildfire infiltration
- VOCs and airborne chemicals that ride along with smoke and household fumes
- Everyday household odors from cooking, pets, and cleaning products
Key Design Features
Tar-Trapping Pre-Filter
A pre-filter built specifically to capture sticky tar residue from smoke before it can clog the carbon and Super HEPA filters. It's the reason a smoke-specific unit outlasts a general-purpose purifier in a smoke-heavy room.
3.5" Deep-Bed Activated Carbon
A 21 to 23 pound carbon bed, deep enough to hold substantial adsorption capacity for smoke odor, tar vapor, and the VOCs that come with smoke.
Super HEPA Wrap
Certified to 99.99% at 0.1 microns, it wraps the carbon canister and catches the fine smoke particles a standard HEPA filter lets through more often.
400 CFM of Airflow
Moves the same volume of air as the rest of the Pro 5 line, so it cycles a room of up to 1,500 sq ft several times an hour.
Variable Speed Control
Run it higher when smoke is heaviest and lower it for quieter, continuous operation the rest of the time.
Optional UV-C Germicidal Lamp
Add a 10-watt UV-C lamp if you want an extra layer of treatment on top of filtration. It's a supplement to the carbon and HEPA, not a replacement for them.
Compact Housing on Wheels
At 20.5 inches high and 15 inches across, the Pro 5 HDS is the same footprint as the rest of the Pro 5 line and rolls on four caster wheels, so you can move it near the source of smoke.
Maintenance & Filter Life
The Pro 5 HDS is built to run continuously in smoke-heavy environments, and filters can load faster here than in ordinary household use:
- Tar-trap pre-filter: replace every 2 to 3 months, sooner if smoke exposure is heavy
- Super HEPA filter: every 1 to 2 years, best changed together with the carbon filter
- Carbon filter: every 2 to 3 years, with a 5-year shelf life
- UV-C lamp (if fitted): every 16,000 hours, or once a year
The pre-filter changes in seconds. For the main Super HEPA and carbon filters, you turn the unit off, unplug it, and open the base with a screwdriver to lift the filters out. AllerAir recommends running the unit 24/7 on a low setting and placing it near the source of smoke for best results.
Genuine replacement filters for the Pro 5 HDS are available right here at Pure Indoor Living.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the tar-trapping pre-filter actually do?
Smoke carries sticky tar residue that a regular pre-filter isn't built to handle well. The tar-trap pre-filter on the HDS catches that residue before it reaches the carbon and Super HEPA filters, so those main filters stay cleaner longer and keep working instead of getting gummed up early. It's the reason a smoke-specific unit outperforms a general-purpose purifier in a smoke-heavy room.
How is the Pro 5 HDS different from the standard Pro 5 HD?
They share the same 3.5" carbon depth, the same Super HEPA, and the same starting price. The Pro 5 HD lets you choose an Exec or Vocarb carbon blend but has no tar-trap pre-filter. The Pro 5 HDS adds the tar-trapping pre-filter and ships with one carbon set built for smoke. Buy the HDS if smoke is the main problem you're solving. The Pro 5 HD makes more sense if you want the carbon-blend choice and smoke is only part of the picture.
How is the Pro 5 HDS different from the Pro 5 Ultra S?
Both use a tar-trapping pre-filter, Super HEPA, and the same 400 CFM airflow. The difference is carbon depth. The Pro 5 HDS carries a 3.5" bed with 21 to 23 pounds of carbon. The Pro 5 Ultra S carries a 5" bed with 26 to 27 pounds, the deepest smoke configuration in the Pro 5 line. Choose the HDS for serious but manageable smoke exposure, and the Ultra S when smoke is a daily, heavy, ongoing problem.
Should I get the Pro 5 HDS or the Pro 6 HDS?
They use the same tar-trapping pre-filter, Super HEPA, and a comparable carbon bed. The difference is airflow and cabinet size. The Pro 5 HDS moves 400 CFM in a 20.5-inch cabinet, sized for rooms up to 1,500 sq ft. The Pro 6 HDS moves 560 CFM in a taller cabinet for rooms up to 2,000 sq ft. If your smoke-affected room is larger or more open, the Pro 6 HDS clears it faster.
Do I need the UV-C lamp?
For most homes, no. The Pro 5 HDS does its real work through the tar-trap pre-filter, carbon, and Super HEPA filters, and those handle smoke, tar, and particles on their own. The optional 10-watt UV-C lamp adds a supplementary layer of germicidal treatment if you specifically want it, but it isn't required for the unit to filter effectively.
How loud is it?
The Pro 5 HDS runs at 39 dB on its lowest speed, quiet enough for most people to sleep near, and 62 dB on high when you want to clear smoke fast. The variable-speed control lets you set it anywhere in between.
Can I run it 24/7?
Yes, it's built for continuous operation, which is how AllerAir recommends using it in smoke-heavy spaces. Running it on low near the smoke source is the most effective way to keep a room clear.
Does the Pro 5 HDS produce ozone?
No. The Pro 5 HDS cleans air by filtration: a tar-trap pre-filter, a deep activated-carbon bed, and Super HEPA. There's no ionizer and no ozone-generating process. The optional UV-C germicidal lamp doesn't generate ozone either.
Where do I get replacement filters?
Genuine AllerAir replacement filters for the Pro 5 HDS, including the tar-trap pre-filter, are available here at Pure Indoor Living. The pre-filter changes every 2 to 3 months, the Super HEPA every 1 to 2 years, and the carbon filter every 2 to 3 years.
What's the warranty?
The Pro 5 HDS comes with AllerAir's 10-year limited warranty. That covers repair of defective components for 5 years from delivery, including labor, plus an additional 5 years on parts. Expendable items like pre-filters and filters aren't covered, and the warranty is for the original purchaser.
Is this a medical device?
No. The AllerAir AirMedic Pro 5 HDS 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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